I just adopted a 11 month old puppy. Any thoughts/experience out here with changing the dogs name? I changed the name of a Brittany I rescued without any problems but this dog is coming from a good home.
Thanks!
Changing a dog's name
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i dont see why you couldn't. but one question what does the name mean to the dog? unless if it comes when you say its name besides that a dog most likely doesn't even need a name unless its a command to do something. like the 5 month old pup that i just got i am training it to come to ace.
kick'em up knock'em down
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I have heard and agree to some extent that when you adopt a dog if the dog responds positively to its name there is no reason to change it. If you have a timid dog that may have been mistreated changing the name could be a good idea and form a better bond between owner and dog.
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I think you are asking about changing the call name, not the registered name.
American Field, FDSB will allow you to change the registered name for a fee, it happens often.
AKC will allow you to change the registered name if there are no wins and I think under a certain age.
There are dogs that have one name under FDSB and another under AKC.
As to the call name, most of my dogs have about 5 printable names, as I tend to use nicknames, we won't talk about the unprintable ones.
Neil
American Field, FDSB will allow you to change the registered name for a fee, it happens often.
AKC will allow you to change the registered name if there are no wins and I think under a certain age.
There are dogs that have one name under FDSB and another under AKC.
As to the call name, most of my dogs have about 5 printable names, as I tend to use nicknames, we won't talk about the unprintable ones.
Neil
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We have a Jack Russell we got as a puppy and named Gromit. His name is still Gromit, and he's 2 years old now. But somewhere along the line he got the nickname Monkey, and we use it a LOT. Now he answers to either, no problem.
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Why do you feel its necessary to change the name? If the dogs well adjusted I would leave well enough alone they go thru enough stress just being rehomed.
but to answer your question I've rescued many dogs (like you with your brittany) that I haven't had a clue what their original name was without problems
Dogs are like me.... you can call me anything just dont forget to call me to dinner
but to answer your question I've rescued many dogs (like you with your brittany) that I haven't had a clue what their original name was without problems
Dogs are like me.... you can call me anything just dont forget to call me to dinner
currently two shorthairs, four english pointers, one Brittany, one SPRINGER a chihuahua and a min pin lol
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My GSP at the age of 5 months came to live with us with the name Dutch.
I kept the name Dutch; HOWEVER Dutch will come and respond to a number of different names such as Liver Lips, Sxxt Head, Numb Nuts, Helmet Head etc.
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I really don't believe your dog will ignore your kind voice even if you call him Sue.
I kept the name Dutch; HOWEVER Dutch will come and respond to a number of different names such as Liver Lips, Sxxt Head, Numb Nuts, Helmet Head etc.
=I really don't believe your dog will ignore your kind voice even if you call him Sue.