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Dog Names:

One of the first things you need to do after adopting or buying a new dog is pick out one of the great dog names. Some tricks on picking dog names are:

1. Use only one or two syllables. Dog and puppies respond better to dog names with one or two syllables, like Ted, Mia, or Toby. Your goal should be to get your dog to come when you call, so save yourself A LOT of time and anguish by picking dog names that are easily recognizable by your dog. Calling your Pug "Ugly Betty the Most Wonderful Dog in the Whole World" will probably not get the positive results you were hoping for, no matter how much your 5 year old really wants to name her!

Avoid dog names that sound like commands; Chip may sound like sit to your dog. Pick a dog name that you like, but do not confuse your hound.

2. Another tip picking a dog name is to use his personality, size, breed, or color. Goldie would be a great name for your longhaired Golden Retriever with a bubby personality.
3. Pick a dog name that is appropriate with the breed. For instance choosing "Tiny" as a name for your St. Bernard puppy would be fine at 10 weeks, but when you are calling "Tiny" and your 11 months old 100 pounds St. Bernard coming running you may feel a little bit silly.
4. If you have a long name, keep in mind that you may end up using a shorter version more often. My dog name is Theodore, shorter versions are Theo, Teddy, or The Ted. He is very recognizable and popular at the dog park; other people have told me he is the "Brad Pitt" of the dog world.

Dog Name Hints:

Because the name you choose for your dog will last a lifetime, picking one is not always the easiest thing to do. Here are a few questions you might want to ask yourself to narrow down the possibilities:

• Decide whether you want a popular dog name.
• Figure if you want the name to be breed specific.
• Or if you want for your dog name to be completely original.

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