While your dog will probably be confused at the beginning, dogs quickly learn new names. Additionally, many experts recommend changing the names of dogs who are known, or are suspected, to have been abused or dogs who have come from a very negative environment. This is because such trauma might have led the dog to associate his original name with punishment, abuse, and fear. In these situations, you are changing more than just the dog's name; you're also helping him recover and move forward from trauma. There's no reason to feel guilty about renaming a dog, just as long as the previous owner didn't specifically request that the name not be changed. Once you've decided to change your dog's name, the next step will be deciding what the new one will be. For advice, read how to name your new puppy or dog. Here are some basic guidelines:  If you know what the dog's previous name was, consider choosing something similar to the original name to help your dog learn his new name more easily. For example, the names could rhyme or begin with the same sound. Typically, it is easier for your dog to learn a shorter name, one that is 1-2 syllables long, such as Ruby, Bonnie, Billy, etc.  Try to use 'hard' consonants or vowels, such as 'k,' 'd,' and 't'. These are easier for dogs to hear and distinguish from soft consonants, like 'f,', 's', or 'm.' For example, names like Katie, Deedee, and Tommy are names that most dogs will recognize and respond to more quickly than names like Fern or Shana.  Avoid names that sound like commands commonly used for dogs, such as "no," "sit," "stay," and "come." These can make it very difficult for your dog to know exactly what you want him to do.  Avoid picking a name that sounds like the names of other family members or household pets. This too can result in confusion for your dog and slow his learning process.  Avoid using temporary nicknames until you choose a proper name, as being called multiple names can confuse a dog and make renaming him more difficult. Before you begin re-training your dog, make sure everyone knows the name is being changed and is agreement about the new name. It can be very confusing for a dog if he is being called multiple names. By letting everyone know, the training process will be more consistent.
كن مطمئنًا إلى أن تغيير اسم كلبك هو أمر لا بأس به. اختر اسمًا. أخبر الجميع في منزلك بشأن الاسم الجديد.