Pet Names - Don't Let Pet Names Become A Nightmare

By Victor C.
Wow, finding a name for your pet can be difficult. When people have a pet it is a very personal relationship for them. Pets truly are like children to most people. Pet's very often take on their owner's persona. Television shows have been created around how much pet's look and act like their owners. These shows are very entertaining.

Finding a name for a pet can be just as difficult as naming a child. Most people do not really think about what their pet can understand when naming their pet. We tend to give them all kinds of odd and unique names. Reality is, our pets cannot understand all the incredible names we give them. They usually learn one or two syllables of the name we give them.

Pet owners should think about this when naming their pet. Here are some things pet owners should remember when naming their pet:

• Remember that your pet is only going to recognize one or two syllables. Find a name that is simple and easy for your pet to remember.

• Make it easy for yourself. Pick a name that is easy for you to remember.

• Pick something you will not be embarrassed about. Don't find yourself embarrassed in public calling for your pet; here "Idiot Boy" or come "ugly mutt". Pick something nice and easy; here "Fluffy", come "Rover".

• Popularity: if you are going to be using a kennel or a park to walk your dog you want to use a name that is different. Do not use a name that is so popular that when called another pet may respond. When you call "Rover" you only want your pet to respond.

• Remember your pet will grow and become an adult. Do not use a name that is only appropriate for a young animal. "Kitten" is a good example.

When naming your pet it is always a good idea to wait a few days. Watch your pet's behavior and their personality. Observing your pet for a few days, even a week or two, will give you time to match a name to your pet that is appropriate. For instance; after observing your pet cat for a few days you may determine that it has a very ferocious attitude. Observing this, you may name the cat "Tiger".

The Internet is a wonderful tool that can help you name your pet. There are several websites devoted to naming your pet on the Internet. Often, these websites have huge databases of names that you can search. This gives you thousands of names to choose from. You can find websites devoted to every different kind of pet. From A to Z. Don't forget to use this tool when trying to name your pet.