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My 3 month old black female GSD does not respond to her name, Texas.
During training time, I say "Texas, sit" and she sits. "Texas, lay" or "Texas, watch me" and then does the trick. During walks, I address her with "Texas, come." However, when I call her "Texas" she does not come to me, but if I say "come" and signal her, she somewhat comes to me. I tried treats and physical excitement to get her to react to her name (techniques I read in Puppies for Dummies), but she doesn't. Do you think a dog can dislike their name? Do you think she does not like her name?
I named her Texas after the state I live in (I love this state). Also, Texas means "friend, ally" which is what I want, a friend. I am a firm believer that a name fits an individual's personality, and I wanted a name that would represent something I look for in a companion pet.
So far, she has been able to catch on to the trick commands, but not her name. Should I change her name? If so, does anyone have any name suggestions? I want to name her something that means calm, peaceful, friend, companion, wise, loving, caring, etc just something that would not represent a "mean or tough" dog. Human names are encouraged.
All suggestions, opinions, or stories are much appreciated. Thank you.
During training time, I say "Texas, sit" and she sits. "Texas, lay" or "Texas, watch me" and then does the trick. During walks, I address her with "Texas, come." However, when I call her "Texas" she does not come to me, but if I say "come" and signal her, she somewhat comes to me. I tried treats and physical excitement to get her to react to her name (techniques I read in Puppies for Dummies), but she doesn't. Do you think a dog can dislike their name? Do you think she does not like her name?
I named her Texas after the state I live in (I love this state). Also, Texas means "friend, ally" which is what I want, a friend. I am a firm believer that a name fits an individual's personality, and I wanted a name that would represent something I look for in a companion pet.
So far, she has been able to catch on to the trick commands, but not her name. Should I change her name? If so, does anyone have any name suggestions? I want to name her something that means calm, peaceful, friend, companion, wise, loving, caring, etc just something that would not represent a "mean or tough" dog. Human names are encouraged.
All suggestions, opinions, or stories are much appreciated. Thank you.