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Naming Your Puppy: What You Need to Consider
You are excited because you are getting a puppy? You just can’t wait and are thinking about all the preparations you need to make before you can welcome him to your family? You will need to buy toys and all kinds of other equipment.
And when all is ready for your new pup, you will still need to do one thing: Pick a name for him. This is a crucial task, since it will stay with him for all his life – and you will say it thousands of times.
So it is important to pick a name that you won’t get tired of saying or that will cause problems. Here are some things to keep in mind when naming your puppy. Pick a name that suits your puppy.
You may have picked a name before you picked your puppy out but it is better if you get to know them and then choose a name that fits them.
You can take a day or two to get to know your puppy’s personality to make sure you pick a name that is perfect for them.
Moreover, it is important to avoid names that sound very similar to dog commands, because this might only end up causing confusion. Noel, for example, sounds kind of like no, say it may not be ideal.
Additionally, choosing a name that is very common is not in your dog’s best interest. You want to be sure that if you are out and about in a dog park, for example, your dog will not be confused by too many people calling his name. Just make it unique.
One more thing to steer clear of is derogatory words. Here is an example: Chubby would sound kid of sweet, especially for a puppy. But just imagine being in public one day, and you say “Chubby,” as someone who is chubby walks by. Talk about something being awkward.
Take the time to look up names or brainstorm with family members to find a name that fits into your family.
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