Thinking Outside The Box: Unique Puppy Names

With certain puppy names, such as Max and Molly, being so popular among puppy owners, more and more people are looking for more obscure and unique dog names.

Who can blame them when several owners are recalling their puppies by the same name in one environment? By choosing a unique puppy name, you not only make training easier by limiting confusion, you also create a unique identity for your pet.

A unique puppy name can certainly make your pet stand out from the rest.

Choosing a moniker like Phoenix or Romeo will make you pet easily identifiable in a communal situation.  Calling one of those names will not draw several dogs to you, just the dog you want to respond. Unique dog names are also helpful for training purposes.

As soon as they begin to respond to their name at home they are ready to train, but responding to a unique dog name makes them less likely to heed distractions. For example, you are less likely to say Phoenix in a general conversation than Max and so they will only pay attention to what is relevant rather than being distracted by what is not.

Unique puppy names also make your puppy more memorable than general puppy names. If a neighbor has a dog named Blaze you are more likely to remember than if he is called Sam. Therefore, a unique puppy name will make you more likely to remember what a puppy looks like if he or she goes missing than a regular one. We tend to take in the unusual better than the common.

Unique puppy names are getting harder to find these days because everyone wants to create a unique identity for their pet. They can certainly enhance their visibility and long-term prospects. You do have options when trying to find a unique puppy name. The secret is to think outside the box!

Today in Toronto, a man lost his best friend. His chocolate Lab who he is ready to offer $15,000 for his return. Bert Clark is offering 15 grand for the return of his dog- Huckleberry. Huckleberry was tied up outside the bakery when he went missing.

To quote Clark- "There isn't any sum of money that I would associate with him. Life isn't about money- it's about the connection you make with other souls. Huckleberry was like my soulmate".

So, can you one day be this close to your puppy? Maybe not 15 grand worth but he/she can become your best friend very quickly. But it all begins with puppy training… and training the right way the first time. I know many clients who would pay you to kidnap their dog. Funny but sad…

And it all started with the wrong puppy training. So, which side of the fence will you be on, if your puppy is missing has a lot to do with the training and the loving before something happens. I hope Clark finds Huckleberry and secondly- my hope for you is that you will train your puppy the right way.

Puppy Training: A Simple Reason Why Your Puppy Is Chewing Everything

Before you can train your puppy to stop his destructive chewing habits, you must first identify the type of chewing that your pet is demonstrating. There are different reasons why puppies engage in this habit, as well as a variety of ways to fix the problem. Therefore, identifying the type of destructive chewing is an important step in eliminating the issue.

There are different motivational factors for chronic and destructive chewing. The most common types are:

1. Puppy chewers
2. Spiteful chewers
3. Jealousy chewers
4. Boredom chewers

Puppies chew mainly for two reasons: to explore their new world and to soothe their aching gums during the teething stage. Dogs between the ages of six to eighteen months have a different motivation to chew: boredom (although this motivator can also apply to puppies as well).

Most dogs who are going through their adolescent stage have high amounts of energy in their systems. This energy, when not utilized or given the proper channel, can result in problem behaviors like destructive chewing. Chewing out of boredom between puppyhood and adulthood usually occur because the newness and excitement of the pet’s presence in the home wears off. The family does not pay as much attention to them as they used to when he was still a puppy.

A different motivating factor that’s responsible for problem-chewing is jealousy. This usually occurs in adult dogs. It could be caused by having a new pet in the household, or because the family has turned their attention to something else, thereby, causing the dog to feel alienated.

For example, if you keep catching your dog chewing on your books, it’s very likely that he thinks that the books cause you to spend less time with him. The same reason can be stated for puppies who like chewing on their owners’ shoes. Our beloved pets felt that the shoes were responsible for alienating the owner’s attention. Each time you leave the house, the dog sees those shoes “going with you” and he will take his jealousy and frustration out on those shoes at any chance possible.

In this case, the best way to eliminate destructive chewing is as simple as spending more time with your puppy. Spend ten or fifteen minutes with your pet before you start reading. Take him for a nice stroll, or maybe brush his coat before leaving the house. Most of the time, all it takes is giving your puppy personal attention to get rid of these bad behaviors.