January 13, 2012
Posted in Pet Food, Pet Training

When you meet someone, one of the first things you do is tell that person your name and learn theirs. When you first bring a new puppy or kitten home, it is only natural to go through this same process. Humans have a tendency to name things in order to assign them with a personality, so choosing a name for a new furry friend is usually one of the first things owners do.

If you have a puppy or kitten, you can choose from any name in the world. Once you pick a moniker, it is time to differentiate that word from others for your animal. Generally, the goal is to have your cat or dog look at you when you say its name. To do this, begin by saying its name while doing something it will definitely want to be involved in. Call its name in a friendly voice while offering some Wellness CORE Dry Dog Food in its Durapet Dish & Bowls or say its name while handing out some PureBites treats. Giving the treat is a reward for responding to its name, and petting it when it responds is also a good technique.

Even if you adopt a shelter pet, it is sometimes OK or even suggested that you change its name. A new name can signal a new beginning for a pooch that was formerly abused or neglected. Sometimes shelters aren't sure of an animal's name, so it will be up to you to choose one. In this case, it may take some extra time and patience to get your animal to respond to its new name, and perhaps even more to get a dog to respond to the "come" command. Continue to use positive reinforcement like Greenies for dogs and pet food like Candidae Grain Free Pure Elements Dry Dog Food as well as adoring attention to get your pet to learn its new name.

If you have more than one dog, the news source reports that it's a good idea to come up with a "pack name." For instance, two male dogs could be called "boys" collectively. "Dogs," "puppies," or "girls" could also work, depending on your preferences. Using the same teaching method as before, your dogs will soon come running when you call out this group name, which will make your life much easier. 

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