One of the first joys of pet ownership is picking out a name for your new 4-legged family member.  For some, this may come easy, but for others, deciding on a name is a task that requires much thought.  On average, dogs live 10-13 years so you will be stuck with whatever name you choose for the foreseeable future.

Tips to consider when naming your new furry-friend:

• Short and sweet. Short, 1 -2-syllable names often work best, as they are easy for the owner to say and for the pet to distinguish. 
• Rhymes with no = a no-no. Names that sound similar to common obedience commands can be a challenge for both pet and owner.  While Snow may seem fitting for a fluffy, white puppy, it could make teaching ‘No’ difficult.
• Give it time. Getting to know your new pup’s personality may make a name choice obvious. 
• Think it through. Inevitably, you will be yelling whatever name you choose out the back door every day.  Snuggles may seem like a wonderful name to your 5-year-old, but may lose its sweetness when calling outside for him at 3 am!

Classic pet names:

• Duke
• Lady
• Rocky
• Lassie
• Fluffy
• Daisy
• Buddy
• Sadie

It might not be a surprise that here at Durvet we have a long list of  dog names:

• Opie
• Jackson
• Molly Brown
• Dixie
• Cowboy
• Oslo
• Killian
• Chevy
• Allison
• Axl
• Boone
• Taby
• Jessie
• Goose
• Bo
• Sugar
• Lacy
• Dog
• Odie
• Kibou
• Storm
• Queso
• Cole
• Arlee
• Ludo
• Cole
• Sophie
• Meesha
• Avery
• Hank
• Buddy
• Java
• Mia

Drop us a comment with your favorite pet name!