"In dog training, jerk is a noun, not a verb." Dr. Dennis Fetko
For the past number of years, the world has seen a resurgence of "human" names rating as the most popular dog names. More people consider their pooches a member of the family and their choices reflect that. In certain circles, a puppy is like a child.
Check the guidelines set out in 7 Simple Naming Tips, and you'll see that these names follow the basic rules:
These puppy names are mostly one or two syllables
None of these dog names sound like a command
They're all "people-friendly" names, meaning you can proudly call it across the dog park and not get funny looks
Kids will love using these names for their new pet
MOST PUP-ULAR NAMES FOR 2005
Max comes out as top dog...again! According to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the ten most popular dog names based on policyholder queries for 2005 are: