Everyone has probably heard this saying: dogs are humans’ best friends. Although dogs cannot speak, they can understand their owner’s meaning very well. Nowadays, more and more people are raising dogs, and many even treat their dogs as family members. So how should we name a dog? Let’s take a look with editor Boqi.

First, name according to the dog's appearance

Choosing a name based on the dog’s appearance is one of the most common naming methods. For example, if you raise a Bichon Frise (detailed introduction), you can call it "Cotton Candy" or "Cotton" or "Sugar", etc.

Second, name according to the dog's personality

The owner can first observe what kind of personality the dog has, then choose a name based on those traits. For example, if the dog is very gentle, you can name it "Well-behaved"; if it is very naughty, you can name it "Naughty" or "Little Rascal"; if it is particularly quiet, then names like "Silent" or "Peaceful" will work.

Third, use favorite foods as names

Nowadays, many owners name their dogs after foods or snacks, such as “Cola”, “Sesame Ball”, “Chocolate”, “Pudding”, “Milkshake”, and even “Steamed Bun”.

Fourth, use the simplest and most easy-to-pronounce words

In fact, when naming, if the owner uses simpler and easier-to-pronounce words, the dog can understand that it's its name more quickly. However, the downside is that this often leads to many dogs sharing the same name.

Fifth, you can choose some English names

Now many owners like an international style, so why not give your dog a nice foreign name? For example, a very popular Husky on Douyin is named "Ha K".

Finally, the editor wants to remind everyone that after choosing a good name, you should let your dog remember it. So how to let the dog remember its name?

1. Using treats to guide training. The owner can call the dog’s name while holding treats. This uses the dog's natural seeking reflex for conditioning. Smart dogs can remember their name after two or three tries.

2. Avoid using the dog’s name when scolding. If the owner often calls the dog’s name during scolding, the dog will form a conditioned reflex that hearing its name means punishment, and in the future, the first reaction upon hearing its name will be to run away.