{"id":6481,"date":"2021-10-20T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hartz-v2.local7\/the-name-game-choosing-a-name-for-your-dog\/"},"modified":"2023-02-24T15:21:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T15:21:21","slug":"the-name-game-choosing-a-name-for-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/en-ca\/the-name-game-choosing-a-name-for-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"The Name Game: Choosing a Name for Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The name you choose for your dog can help in his\/her training and behavior.<\/p><\/div>\n

Was it something about the dog that made you decide on a particular name or was your dog given a name simply because it had a nice ring to it? Choosing the right name for your dog can be a simple decision for some and a tough one for others. Whatever your methods may be, the name you ultimately give to your dog and how you use it can help determine successes in training and behavior.<\/p>\n

When naming your pup, it\u2019s important to remember that they are vocal animals, not verbal. Avoid possible confusion for your dog in training<\/a> by making sure that their names don\u2019t rhyme with basic commands! Dog names that rhyme with \u201cno\u201d should especially be avoided. You wouldn\u2019t want your dog to wonder whether you\u2019re calling him or reprimanding him!<\/p>\n

Contrary to popular belief, studies have shown that it is okay to rename a newly adopted dog<\/a>. You can\u2019t assume the previous owners did everything right and it\u2019s a great way to get a fresh start! Here are some tips on renaming:<\/p>\n