{"id":1324,"date":"2022-11-02T06:02:22","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T06:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/?p=1324"},"modified":"2022-11-02T06:02:22","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T06:02:22","slug":"how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Your Cockapoo Puppy&#8217;s Name"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#Choosing_a_name_for_your_puppy_is_first_time_dog_owner_can_be_a_daunting_task\" title=\"Choosing a name for your puppy is first time dog owner can be a daunting task.\">Choosing a name for your puppy is first time dog owner can be a daunting task.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#How_do_you_know_what_to_call_your_new_dog\" title=\"How do you know what to call your new dog?\">How do you know what to call your new dog?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#We_have_some_advice_and_a_few_tips_that_might_help_you_pick_the_perfect_name_for_your_canine_companion\" title=\"We have some advice and a few tips that might help you pick the perfect name for your canine companion.\">We have some advice and a few tips that might help you pick the perfect name for your canine companion.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#What_not_to_name_your_puppy\" title=\"What not to name your puppy\">What not to name your puppy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#1_Avoid_names_which_sound_similar_to_commands\" title=\"1) Avoid names which sound similar to commands.\">1) Avoid names which sound similar to commands.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#Using_a_name_that_sounds_like_a_command_such_as_Bailey_could_result_in_confusion_for_your_dog_as_he_might_think_you_are_calling_his_name_when_you_are_trying_to_give_him_a_simple_command\" title=\"Using a name that sounds like a command, such as &#8220;Bailey,&#8221; could result in confusion for your dog, as he might think you are calling his name when you are trying to give him a simple command.\">Using a name that sounds like a command, such as &#8220;Bailey,&#8221; could result in confusion for your dog, as he might think you are calling his name when you are trying to give him a simple command.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#2_Do_not_use_common_training_words_or_phrases_in_your_puppys_name\" title=\"2) Do not use common training words or phrases in your puppy&#8217;s name.\">2) Do not use common training words or phrases in your puppy&#8217;s name.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#You_dont_want_common_training_words_like_sit_stay_or_quiet_to_be_part_of_your_puppys_name_since_this_will_only_make_it_harder_for_him_to_understand_the_difference_between_his_name_and_these_commands\" title=\"You don&#8217;t want common training words, like &#8220;sit,&#8221; &#8220;stay,&#8221; or &#8220;quiet&#8221; to be part of your puppy&#8217;s name since this will only make it harder for him to understand the difference between his name and these commands.\">You don&#8217;t want common training words, like &#8220;sit,&#8221; &#8220;stay,&#8221; or &#8220;quiet&#8221; to be part of your puppy&#8217;s name since this will only make it harder for him to understand the difference between his name and these commands.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#3_Select_a_name_that_is_neither_too_long_nor_too_short\" title=\"3) Select a name that is neither too long nor too short.\">3) Select a name that is neither too long nor too short.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#While_you_may_think_it_is_funny_to_give_your_tiny_Chihuahua_the_name_Ponce_De_Leon_this_would_be_incredibly_difficult_for_the_poor_little_guy_to_understand_and_could_potentially_cause_some_serious_confusion\" title=\"While you may think it is funny to give your tiny Chihuahua the name &#8220;Ponce De Leon,&#8221; this would be incredibly difficult for the poor little guy to understand and could potentially cause some serious confusion.\">While you may think it is funny to give your tiny Chihuahua the name &#8220;Ponce De Leon,&#8221; this would be incredibly difficult for the poor little guy to understand and could potentially cause some serious confusion.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#4_Do_not_use_names_that_are_commonly_given_to_people_in_your_area\" title=\"4) Do not use names that are commonly given to people in your area.\">4) Do not use names that are commonly given to people in your area.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollpet.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-your-cockapoo-puppys-name\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a name for your puppy is one of the first things new dog owners must do. The best thing to do is to take some time and think carefully about what you want your pet&#8217;s name to be.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_a_name_for_your_puppy_is_first_time_dog_owner_can_be_a_daunting_task\"><\/span>Choosing a name for your puppy is first time dog owner can be a daunting task.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a name for your puppy is often the first time dog owner can be a daunting task.<\/p>\n<p>You want to choose a name that suits your puppy&#8217;s personality, and not one that will make it seem like he or she should be in the circus. It is also important to avoid names that are common in your area because then your pup might end up being called by their middle name instead of their first or last name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_what_to_call_your_new_dog\"><\/span>How do you know what to call your new dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve all heard the story of someone who had a dog named Spot, and Spot just turned out to be a biter. Or maybe your friend&#8217;s dog was named Fido, but it kept running away. Dogs are like people\u2014you need to think about what their names mean before you name them.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First off: make sure you choose something that&#8217;s easy for other people to say and spell! This means no &#8220;Q&#8221;s or &#8220;Z&#8221;s or apostrophes in their name!<\/li>\n<li>Also try not to pick a name that&#8217;s too long\u2014like &#8220;SpotSpotSpotSpotSpotSpot&#8221; (worst name ever). Most puppies will just start running away if they hear their own name over and over again all day long while they&#8217;re being trained by the family pet trainer. If your puppy has an eight-syllable name&#8230; well good luck!<\/li>\n<li>Finally, avoid using common words as first names because someone else might have already chosen those names for their dogs too! For example: if I wanted my puppy&#8217;s name to be Fred Smith then I wouldn&#8217;t want to end up with some other person who chose Fred Smith as his\/her puppy&#8217;s first name either because then we&#8217;d both have trouble telling our dogs apart from each other when we took them out for walks together.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_have_some_advice_and_a_few_tips_that_might_help_you_pick_the_perfect_name_for_your_canine_companion\"><\/span>We have some advice and a few tips that might help you pick the perfect name for your canine companion.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We have some advice and a few tips that might help you pick the perfect name for your canine companion. Avoid using common training words or phrases, like &#8220;sit&#8221;, &#8220;stay&#8221; and &#8220;come&#8221;. Dogs may not respond as we expect them to when they hear these words as part of their names. Also, avoid choosing names that are similar to commands such as \u201cclick\u201d or \u201cpaw\u201d (if you want your dog trained in agility).<\/p>\n<p>Select a name that is neither too long nor too short \u2013 don&#8217;t go over 6 syllables if possible. Some examples of good names are: Bailey (5), Lucky (4) and Charlie (3). In general, short names tend to be easier on both humans and dogs but there are exceptions! If your family has a lot of other dogs in it already then it might be wise to choose something more unique than &#8216;Fido&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, while it may seem very tempting at first glance; avoid giving your new puppy any name which could be considered offensive by anyone in your local area or community who knows about dogs generally speaking &#8211; this includes anything having something bad said about their personality traits or actions!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_not_to_name_your_puppy\"><\/span>What not to name your puppy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid names that sound similar to commands.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid names that are commonly given to people in your area.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid names that are too long or too short.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid names that are hard to pronounce or spell.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Avoid_names_which_sound_similar_to_commands\"><\/span>1) Avoid names which sound similar to commands.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When choosing your puppy&#8217;s name, avoid names which sound similar to commands. For example, if you have a dog that is trained to sit when you say &#8220;sit,&#8221; you would not want to choose a name that sounds like &#8220;sit&#8221; or has the same number of syllables as the command. This can lead to confusion and make it difficult for your pup to understand what he should do.<\/p>\n<p>One way this could happen is if your puppy hears the word &#8220;stay&#8221; and thinks it means &#8220;get up.&#8221; Eventually, after hearing this enough times over time, he may start running away whenever someone says they are going on a walk or wants him outside (instead of staying in his crate). Another example would be if someone asks their pup where was he last night when they come home from work (and then later gets mad at said pet because he didn&#8217;t respond).<\/p>\n<p>These examples illustrate how important it is for us humans not only think about our own needs but also how we communicate with our furry friend&#8217;s needs &#8211; both physically and emotionally.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_name_that_sounds_like_a_command_such_as_Bailey_could_result_in_confusion_for_your_dog_as_he_might_think_you_are_calling_his_name_when_you_are_trying_to_give_him_a_simple_command\"><\/span>Using a name that sounds like a command, such as &#8220;Bailey,&#8221; could result in confusion for your dog, as he might think you are calling his name when you are trying to give him a simple command.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to use a name that does not sound like a command. For example, if your puppy has been named &#8220;Bailey,&#8221; you might confuse him when you are trying to give him a simple command like &#8220;sit.&#8221; Instead of saying &#8220;sit, Bailey,&#8221; try saying &#8220;sit.&#8221; Avoid using common training words in the names of your dogs as well. For example, don&#8217;t name your dog &#8220;down&#8221; or &#8220;stay.&#8221; These names can create confusion and lead to disobedience when giving commands because they sound similar to what they are actually supposed to do (i.e., sit on the floor).<\/p>\n<p>Also avoid using names that are commonly given in areas where you live or work with people who have pets with similar names (e.g., Mike&#8217;s Dogs &amp; Cats Grooming).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_not_use_common_training_words_or_phrases_in_your_puppys_name\"><\/span>2) Do not use common training words or phrases in your puppy&#8217;s name.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not use common training words or phrases in your puppy&#8217;s name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When choosing a name for your puppy, avoid using names that sound like commands. For example, if you have an American Bulldog and his name is \u201cCome\u201d, he may be manipulated into obeying by simply calling him by his name. Similarly, avoid any other common training words or phrases that would make it easy for others to give a command without being obvious about it (i.e., \u201cSit down! Come here! Lay down! etc.). Names with these kinds of associations may also cause problems at obedience school since they are likely to train the pup to respond accordingly just because they heard someone else say it before them.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, avoid names that are similar enough to their corresponding commands so as not confuse your dog between them or accidentally trigger their response before giving proper instruction such as \u201cSit\u201d rather than \u201cSidney\u201d which sounds very close but says nothing about sitting down at all! Finally, remember that when naming any pet including dogs; less is more since long names can lead some people away while short ones might make others think twice before approaching without knowing what kind of animal they&#8217;re dealing with first hand yet again &#8211; especially if said pet happens NOT<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_dont_want_common_training_words_like_sit_stay_or_quiet_to_be_part_of_your_puppys_name_since_this_will_only_make_it_harder_for_him_to_understand_the_difference_between_his_name_and_these_commands\"><\/span>You don&#8217;t want common training words, like &#8220;sit,&#8221; &#8220;stay,&#8221; or &#8220;quiet&#8221; to be part of your puppy&#8217;s name since this will only make it harder for him to understand the difference between his name and these commands.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oops! Click Regenerate Content below to try generating this section again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Select_a_name_that_is_neither_too_long_nor_too_short\"><\/span>3) Select a name that is neither too long nor too short.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>3) Select a name that is neither too long nor too short.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using names that are too long or too short, as they may be difficult to pronounce or remember.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using common names like Bob and Joyce, as these will not make your puppy unique in any way. Instead, try to use first names that are not very common. For example, if your puppy&#8217;s father is named John and his mother is named Mary Jane, you could name him Mikey or Jimbo for a more original choice of name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"While_you_may_think_it_is_funny_to_give_your_tiny_Chihuahua_the_name_Ponce_De_Leon_this_would_be_incredibly_difficult_for_the_poor_little_guy_to_understand_and_could_potentially_cause_some_serious_confusion\"><\/span>While you may think it is funny to give your tiny Chihuahua the name &#8220;Ponce De Leon,&#8221; this would be incredibly difficult for the poor little guy to understand and could potentially cause some serious confusion.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid common names.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid names that are hard to pronounce.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid names that are hard to spell.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid names that are too long or too short.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid names that are too similar to commands (Sit, Stay).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For instance, &#8220;Ponce De Leon&#8221; would be difficult for a small dog like a Chihuahua to understand and could potentially cause some serious confusion for anyone who heard it spoken by the owner of said pup. If you&#8217;re going through the trouble of picking out an awesome name for your new friend, make sure it&#8217;s not too similar to people in your area either! For example, if you live in LA and call your new puppy &#8220;Lamar Odom&#8221;, there might come a time when he hears an announcer say something like: &#8220;And now here&#8217;s Lamar Odom with his new hit single&#8230;&#8221; And then he&#8217;ll look up at you expectantly because he thinks they&#8217;re talking about him!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Do_not_use_names_that_are_commonly_given_to_people_in_your_area\"><\/span>4) Do not use names that are commonly given to people in your area.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid names that are commonly given to people in your area. This can make it difficult for your dog to distinguish between his name and someone else&#8217;s. If you live in a neighborhood where everyone has dogs, it would be confusing if they all had the same name.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid using names that are commonly used by people you know or work with if you want to avoid confusion (or jealously) at the dog park! It&#8217;s also helpful to avoid names that are too common so as not to inadvertently offend anyone with a child or spouse who shares that name, but it&#8217;s even more important for safety reasons: if there&#8217;s another dog around who happens to share the same moniker as yours, he may run away from home because he thinks he just heard his own name and wants no part of it! Similarly, using overly unique or long\/short monikers could cause problems when trying to find him when he runs off into traffic after hearing something interesting on TV; plus, these types of names can make life hard for other pets too!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DSC_0801<\/p>\n<p>We hope you have enjoyed our list of tips for choosing the perfect name for your puppy. The best advice we can give is to take your time and be patient. Your puppy will eventually learn what his name means, but it may take some time so don&#8217;t get frustrated if he doesn&#8217;t respond immediately after hearing it! 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