What's in a Name? 8 Ways to Call Your Dog

So, you've decided on a name for your dog. Congratulations!

But names are not without problems. They often reflect the writer's interests and life. This article, therefore, is chock-full of newness.

1) So- how do you choose a name? Do you follow a certain sequence? Do you pay a lot of attention to detail? Do certain names just scream " microscope!"? Or do you take a more common approach- bump! "Buster!" "Efficient!"

2) so- how do you know the dog already? If you adopted your pet from a shelter, chances are the adoption person told you what the dog's name was. You may have heard it before, but if you don't- now you'll know it isn't particularly important.

You adopted Buster because you like vowels. Why, he's owned by seven different people, and only once did he ever get a chance to say it.

3) So- how do you choose a name for your new puppy? If you adopt from a shelter, you already know the name that the puppy will ultimately grow up with. If you choose a dog that came from a similar breeder, you can probably guess what his fate will be. That's all you need to know.

4)So- how do you choose a name for the dog who will eventually grow up on the show avenue?

There are as many techniques as there are dog breeders, and everyone will have her own way of selecting a name. My favorite is what my veterinarian recommended.

When you bring your new puppy home, tell your children the following: "Today we are going to make a life changing decision that will change our lives forever- whether you like it or not, that's going to be that."

As you are composed and confident, so will your dog.

5)So- how do you choose a name for your dog who will eventually grow up on TV? You are going to need a name that is interpretable and dynamic. For example, I didn't realize The Hard Lady was a real name for a dog until

I watched The Dog Whisperer. But that's a different story. This name lawsuit in Los Angeles a while back prompted me to do some research on dog names and TV embeds. TV is a visual medium, so I watched a program that quickly showed several people yelling their dog's names to select a name.

I was surprised to learn that the top twenty most popular names for dogs in the US are all male names. In fact, two of the top names for dogs in the country are Own Immediate family's Mace anodic Jack.

6) So- how do you choose a name for your female dog, considering she will shortly be taking care of new babies? If she's like nine months old now, she'll probably be the primary caregiver.

Her name might be appropriate there. Or it might not be. Owning a female dog in her first year is a challenge, but not an impossible one. The Hard Lady seems to be working pretty hard to be Cool.

Maybe she'll choose to be assertive instead. If we're talking about a puppy or a senior dog, odds are she already knows her name. It's just a matter of giving her a bit of personality.

7) As you think about your dog's name, try to think beyond your own human names. They're not all bad, you know. Naming the dog is an incredibly exciting moment! But you do want to be unique and dynamic.

Teaching your dog a human name can be a little post traumatic. But giving her a name that fits her? That feels more like personal identity for your dog.

In short-try to think of other ways to say what you want to communicate with your dog in a unique and interesting way.