Thursday 16 April 2009

Naming your Lhasa Apso puppy

I've heard many comments about the new White House puppy, and the name of 'Bo'... with people saying that the name is too like 'no'!

I agree totally with Victoria Stillwell, where on page 75 of her "It's Me or the Dog" book she says that 'NO' is one of the least effective vocal corrections. Puppies hear 'no' so often, she claims, that they must think it is their name.

I DO know that the last dog we had from a pup completely ignored the word 'no', though in all other respects he was amazingly knowing and obedient.

'Ah - Ah' said in a harsh type of voice is far more effective in getting a dogs attention, and at stopping them from doing something they should not be doing.

So call your dog 'Bo' if you want, just like the Obamas, after all it is a nice short name... I know a Spaniel with that name and she is lovely!

And if you are looking for more sensible advice on all things doggy and like the sound of the "It's Me or the Dog" book, just click the Amazon link in our right-hand margin!

For further help on finding names and naming your Lhasa Apso puppy try the following link... Puppy Names

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