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in reply to a message by Elena
I've had lots of (adult) rescue dogs and since we never knew what their original names were, we gave them new names. They never had a problem learning the names even as adults. Why in the world would it be cruel? Animals don't care what they're called, as long as they're fed and loved. If a family member is attached to the name Sweetie, they should take in the dog. If you're the only one willing to take the dog in, you can call it whatever you want.
The new name doesn't have to have anything to do with the old name. As far as the dog is concerned, any new name will be new, and they will learn any new name just as easily. You can name the dog a similar name to honor her former owners, but i wouldn't do it for the dog. She won't care.
I would just start training them to come to the new name cold turkey. Transitioning with "sweet _" would more likely add confusion imo and draw the whole process out. It would be like changing their name twice, rather than just once.
The new name doesn't have to have anything to do with the old name. As far as the dog is concerned, any new name will be new, and they will learn any new name just as easily. You can name the dog a similar name to honor her former owners, but i wouldn't do it for the dog. She won't care.
I would just start training them to come to the new name cold turkey. Transitioning with "sweet _" would more likely add confusion imo and draw the whole process out. It would be like changing their name twice, rather than just once.
This message was edited 10/19/2016, 10:05 AM
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