jellykelly Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I have been reading through the threads and see that there are a few of you that foster dogs. - so I'm hoping a few of you are able to offer advice on how to, if possible rename a dog that I've rehomed. He's a 19 month old Shar pei. He's very big, very strong but as dopey as anything. He's very soppy , affectionate and not at all protective! The only thing is his name.I can't say it without giggling. It's just wrong for a big dog to be named.......Winkle. I'd like to rename him, but only if it is able to be done in away that doesn't cause any confusion or problems. Is it possible at this age?? many thanks kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 It is - but usually a name with simlar sounds. Although my mum rescued a Chihuahua who was about 2. He was called Mr Magoo & mum called him Jack. Just try calling a few names & see which he shows a head tilt to. What names you thinking of? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 There's several names I'm thinking of, but if we need to go with one that's similar sounding, Wrinkles is the only real option. Other names were.... oso, baxter, brewster, Custer, Hogan, Willard, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 We got out Huskamute when he was eight months old. He was called Kenny but changed it to Ozzy which he learnt in about a week. I have always renamed adult cats when I have got them and even horses. They all seem to have learnt thier names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 The Rescue I got my dog from, advises renaming, to break the connection with a previous negative situation..we did, only because I couldn't stand in the park shouting "buffy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 We got a new rescue AMB called Chloe which was about as imaginative as gruel so we changed it to Bowie (she has odd-coloured eyes) and she got it immediately. That name is absolutely appauling! However something similar-sounding is a challenge.... Crinkle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 From your list, how about Willard? He may learn it more easily with it having the same start letter? Poor Winkle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 We've decided on changing the name to wrinkles, although it should be Dyson from the way he hoovers up food. I think the name change should be easy. I'll call him wrinkes every so often and then gradually increase the amount of times I use wrinkles instead of winkle and hopefully make a complete change within about 10 days. Thanks for all of your advice. Here is Wrinkles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Awww He is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I think Wrinkles is a fun name .. but I am having to avert my eyes from Dog on the Sofa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Lovely dog. I think Wrinkles is a fun name .. but I am having to avert my eyes from Dog on the Sofa me too; I've never allowed any of my dogs on the furniture - much to a friend's disgust - she allows her dogs to share her bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 well, there was a cunning plan behind the sofa. You see that blanket thats covering the sofa - that is the dogs blanket. He was allowed to 'stink' it up on the sofa that day (he was allowed on the sofa at his old home). That brown blanket is now on his dog bed on the floor of the lounge. He does try and get up onto the sofa, but gets no further then his front paws. A firm "down" and he slinks off. He has amazed me though with how easily he has settled in. Aside from the odd snap from my lhasa (he tries to mount her) there are no problems. I'm hoping that castration in a few weeks will stop him from trying to mount her. She really isn't keen on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Sounds like a plan! I always chuckle to myself if watching "Its Me or the Dog" as the damn problem pooch is invariably sat next to them on the furniture.. where did you get him from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Good idea, glad to hear it's working As the hound trainer Jim Greenwood says 'by all means love them as your children, but don't treat them as if they are' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 One of my friends said that they know someone who makes their dog eat at the table with them . I don't know whether to laugh or be appaled by that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
