Dog challenge, especially for Plank

[Deleted account DD]

Didnt want to hijack his thread and Im dead pleased Adz has named his dog

But my problem..........we're about to take on (if he passes the final "I don't mind cats" test ) a 2yr old Staffi who's had a bit of a tough start to his life. He's a lovely dog and ticks all the boxes for us.



However he's called Zues which my missus doesn't like it and reckons sounds like a sort of pretend macho bullshit name an a hole would give him (she is quite blunt lol but probably correct about the person who had him last)

Problem is he answers to the name and it would be a shame to pratt him around changing it completely so we're trying to think of something that sounds like Zues

Closest we've got so far is Moose


Any ideas

[bailey]

how about Bruce

[jims-terrano]

Sues, you never heard the song about a boy named sue

Jim

PS Shoes

[solarman216]

Difficult one this, dogs do not know words its the simple sound (sorry I am not into text book stuff so I may be saying all this wrong but you will get my meaning) that a dog hears Zues sounds zzsss, so bruce sounds very different berooss or brooss, to get your dog to respond to that depends on the dog, personally I would choose a new different sounding name, and use it from the beginning he will learn to come to that in no time, especially if every time he responds you give him a little treat, just my thoughts, Rick

[makeitfit]

"Deuce"
As in model B ford coupe, a sort of second name for the same thing , if you see what I mean
Oooph, that hurt, think I'll return to madame shiraz

[Deleted account DD]

Thanks Fellas Duece could be a good un.

Rick ,I do know where you're coming from and I agree. I did wonder about a complete change of name and its on the cards. I've had staffis in the past and they're bright dogs he should pick up on a new name.

I recall my ex telling me one of the collies we had understood different words.......hmmmmm a quick shout of Banana which got his attention, when his name was Bob , tends to prove they'll pay attention anyway.

Thing is my missus likes "Moose" and you know what women are like.................

[(RIP) PLANK]

I agree a complete change of name shoudl work, have you thought of clicker training? I kknow stafies can be a bit 'thick' excuse my bluntness as i have owned a few.

how about these

hard B**tard

killer

terror

mutant death fiend

lol

no i quite like Bruce I think a short sharp name, with strong first letter and clear pronunciation would make the change easier and it is nice and macho for a nice looking dog

[extreme-4x4]

most rescue dogs get new names.... our gsd was named emmet by the irish pound that had him. no one knows his first name.

he's danny now and responds well to it.............. until there are sheep around


so any name you like id say

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

best bet is rewarding good behaviour, and not punishing bad.

treats, and clickers work.

what a bout zoo, bit out of the box, but then look at plank's
wish list for future pet names in a recent post...

[(RIP) PLANK]

we have a new goldfish to name,what do you think of;

wise old grey eagle

I think it has a good ring to it?

[Adz]

Lucky (as his at a home at last)

Albi short for Albino as his white but not an Albino

He looks nice n i want him

[Deleted account DD]

Originally Posted by PLANK

we have a new goldfish to name,what do you think of;

wise old grey eagle

I think it has a good ring to it?

Do you really want fish names?

I can help on that one having (at the last count) nearly 30 fish spread between two tanks , most named by the missus

[Deleted account DD]

Originally Posted by Adz

Lucky (as his at a home at last)

Albi short for Albino as his white but not an Albino

He looks nice n i want him

Ta

He is a smart looking chap. We're just hoping he passes the I don't mind cat test this week. He passed on Saturday, actually turned it into the walk of shame, he couldn't wait to get away from them.................wuss

Thats probably why he was leaning against my leg in the pic for a bit of security. I was quite impressed , he showed the classic staffi "whats that over there" interest but stuck to having a look rather than bombing off (you can just make out the slack lead).

[Adz]

Typical Staffy, scared of the cat but would take on a Masstive
I love pedigree Staffys, had 3 of my own, 2 lived till they where 13 human years & the other my whore of an x gave away when she kicied me out she would of been 4 now n i would of put er to stud with the breaders friend who i bought er from
O well
Got Mutley now n his funny as fook

[(RIP) PLANK]

Originally Posted by daved

Do you really want fish names?

I can help on that one having (at the last count) nearly 30 fish spread between two tanks , most named by the missus

yes, this one belongs to my 5 year old daughter and is mostly white, though is a goldfish, bear in mind i know nothing about fish/

I think the new dog looks great, I like you 'slack lead' observation I hate to see staffie's walking their owners, with terriers you need to be in control and show them who's boss or they walk all over you.