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First you have to remember to adjust the name of your dog to the basic nature of the dog.
A short catchy name is a good name for a dog. It is recommended that the name of the dog will be composed of two syllables. A sort name is good way to ensure that it will be easy for the dog to comprehend. It is less likely that longer words with more syllables be understood by your dog.
A familiar mistake with dogs is a product of a behavior process of anthropomorphism, which is, attribution of human motivation, characteristics, or behavior to animals. Shouting the name of the dog after he had done something bad is a "humanizing" behavior like yelling at the dog as you were shouting at a friend or family member in a similar situation.
People are, in most cases, intelligent enough to understand that the person yelling their name is angry with them right now.
Dog has no such understanding. If we shout the dog's name in negative association situations like chewing objects, or toilet inside the house - the dog will make an "exclusion" of his name - avoid from coming to us when he called.
The name should always be a with a positive association
One of the basic ways you can carry out with your dog, from the beginning, in order that the name will catch has a few simple steps.
You have to walk with the dog during the daily trip,
with some of the dog's favorite treat in your pocket.
While walking with the dog say, about every two minutes, the dog's name.
Repeat the name of your dog at least three times in every interval.
When the dog responds to the name - offer him some of his favorite treat.
Another tip is to avoid giving your dog a human name. It is not hard to find people who get offended easily when they find out that the neighbor's dog has the same name as the grandfather, daughter or close friend.
It is recommended that the name of the dog will not be composed from more than two syllables.
