Tips on Naming Your Pet!

When it comes to naming your pet, it can be challenging.

When you adopt an animal they usually come with a name and you can certainly choose to keep it, or change it if they’re still fairly young.

The most popular name for a dog or cat is “Bella,” according to Veterinary Pet Insurance. Other popular names include Bailey, Max, Lucy, Molly and Buddy

Today, people are more likely to choose a human name for their pet, which reflects their place as a genuine part of the family.

Tips for choosing a name for a new pet:

1. Keep it simple and short.
   Pick a name that your pet will easily recognize. For example, it may be easier to get your dog’s attention with a name like “Bella” versus “Princess Dandelion III.”
2. When you get a new pet, don’t name him immediately. Wait a few days.
   It might be a good idea to observe your new four-legged friend’s behavior to find the name best suited for his personality. You may not want to name your new puppy “Bounce” if he doesn’t bounce or a new kitten “Meow” if she’s not very vocal.
3. Use breed heritage as an inspiration.
   Consider a French name for your Poodle, something German for a German Shepherd Dog, Schnauzer or Dashshund or Scottish for your Terrier.
4. Make it appropriate.
   Your pet is going to go through her life with her new name, and as a pet owner you’ll be saying this name hundreds–if not thousands of times — throughout her lifetime. Choose a name you’ll feel comfortable using in public.

When we got our dogs, we named our Chocolate Lab, Remmy, the first day we got him. When it came to our yellow lab, I initially wanted to call him Scout, but after having him a few days I decided that that name didn’t suit him. It actually took me about 2 weeks to settle on Westley.