by Kyle Kittleson

Dog owners in Los Angeles and San Diego call Tully's Training for a variety of reasons; their dog barks too much, jumps on guests, pulls on the leash, etc. They ask us for help on potty training, nipping and biting, or how to keep their dog from chewing up their brand new pillows. They ask us how to keep their dog entertained or how to train a German Shepherd. They ask us gross questions like, "why does my dog eat its own poop" and puzzling questions like, "why does my dog sneeze when he's on his back?" The point is, we get asked about everything—except, how to properly name a dog.

Naming your dog is a crucial part of training and can sometimes mean the difference between a well trained dog and a confused dog.

In this week's article I am going to discuss the logic and psychology behind naming your pup, how to properly name your dog, and the most common dog names.