Your New Puppy
Naming Your Dog
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If you want your new dog to come when you call, he'll need to know what to answer to. The numerous incidences of "Rover" and "Sparky" notwithstanding, naming your dog can be a challenge. A true animal lover will try to match the name to the dog — either his personality, looks or behavior. Others name their dogs as they would babies — after relatives, their favorite places or even public personalities. Remember that it's easier to train a dog if the name is not too complicated. A one-syllable name might be confused with other words, but keep it to no more than three syllables. Once you've decided upon a name, use it often, and tell others to do the same. Only begin using nicknames when you're sure your dog knows his real name.
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