Selecting A Good Name For Dachshund Puppies

Dachshund puppies are adorable, and if you have decided to add one or more to your family, you've likely thought a lot about your decision, as well as learned everything there is to know about the breed. However, have you given any thought to the name you would like to give your dog? Picking a name for your canine pal is very important, because the sooner he/she has a name, the faster they will learn it. When your puppy knows his/her name, it makes the early training process much easier and more rewarding. Therefore, it's a good idea to select a name before you bring your pup home.

That being said, there is more to selecting a dog name than one would first realize. In fact, it's a lot like picking the right pup form a litter of dachshund puppies. For instance, instead of attempting to select a complex, wordy, or artsy name, stick with something simple; something the dog will quickly understand and you can say with ease. After all, if you need your dog to immediately respond to a command, a complicated or long name can really slow down the response time.

Your dog must associate his/her name with the positive, not the negative. In other words, avoid using names that rhyme with the word "No" (I.E. Moe, Bow, Jo, etc.), as you don't want your pooch to misinterpret his/her name with something bad. Thus, don't choose a name that rhymes with any of your disciplinary words.

Just as you need to decide if you want one or more dachshund puppies, you must also determine the number of words and syllables for the name. A good rule of thumb is to pick a name that is a single word and has one or two syllable sounds. Two syllables tend to have a friendly and sweeter sing-song tone, while one tends to be sharper. Nevertheless, both will suffice.

Finally, choose a name you really like, and teach your pup to like it too. Since you'll be calling your dog by this name for the rest of his/her life, give it some thought and have your family participate. Once you choose a name (or names if you are bringing home dachshund puppies), use it when you speak to your dog and be sure to reward him/her with a few treats and plenty of affection when he/she hears it and responds.