Questions tagged [pet-names]
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Can I rename a dog I get from a shelter?
I’m looking into adopting an adult dog from a shelter. As I’m looking through some of the ones available, I’m not always thrilled with the names they are given.
Is it possible to rename a dog so that they respond to a new name? And if so, is that an…
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Can you teach a dog a new name?
What approaches and evidence is there that you can teach a dog a new name?
I am looking for specific techniques and sources that validate such claim.
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Should cats be given names which end with a vowel?
I have a veterinary book that states the name given to a cat should end with a vowel. The paragraph in which I read this is here:
Naming your new pet should be fun and involve the entire family. You can even find at your local bookstore entire…
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How to select a name that the cat will learn quickly and enjoy hearing?
Cats' hearing is fundamentally different from humans'. What makes for a name that a cat would easily recognize? Specific sounds? Combinations? Rhythm? Length?
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A name that starts with "No"
We started trying to think of a name for our new 8-week old puppy almost as soon as we got word from the breeder that she was born. After a lot of names considered, our family settled on "Nova". However we just got her home and now we realized how…
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Could a dog (hypothetically) respond to two names?
Often, when playing with my puppy, I interchangeably use his name with labels, such as "good boy" and other various lovable labels - I just can't resist my dog's adorableness. ;)
I call my puppy "good boy" so often that it led me to think of this…
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Is there a way to "change" the name of my dog?
I want to change my dog's name because back then, I somehow liked it. but now I think it is too hard to pronounce. If it's possible, how hard will it be?
I know that changing the name is instant, but what I mean is the association of my dog to the…
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