Re-naming

Hi was wondering if it was easy enough to change dogs name. I will be getting rescue dog soon but he doesn't seem to respond well to it.

Moo was called missy when i rescued her, it soon got changed

Just have a few really tasty treats handy. Say the new name & give a treat at the same time. Repeat several times & he'll soon associate the new name with good things.

Don't forget that many rescue dogs are picked up off the streets & nobody knows their name! A name, to a dog, is just a way to gain their attention.

Toby was in family home prior to kennels he had to be rehomed due to allergies. I like the name Olly as got soft spot for Olly Murs

Yes, you'll be able to change it. As I said, just make sure he associates the new name with good things & he'll soon respond to his new name.

I like Olly as well!

I love the name olly of course we'll need pics

Olly is a great name and yes pics please   

Olly is a great name need to see photos to make sure he suits his name ( any excuse to see some poochie pics)

Will be seeing him again tomorrow so will try get pics then that's if he sits long enough lol. Really can't wait till he gets home

You've made a great decision to adopt a Staffy. Changing the name is easy. After a few days of playing obedience games in the house, with tasty treats to encourage him, he will recognise his new name. Just use it sparingly.... only for calling him to you. Try to keep the association with the name positive (never during admonishments).

I hope you will be very happy together

am seriously considering changing 'lady's name to 'daffy'
( i.e. daffy duck / daft )
she doesn't respond to 'lady' anyway .. but does respond to 'come 'ere' :-)
yelling 'come here lady' in public .. never thought that was such a great idea

Daisy was from the pound and the rescue named her, she didn't really know her name when I got her but soon learned it, although now she answers to all her nick names too!

Well done for giving a rescue dog a home, there are so many that needs homes, well done. As for the name change I'm sure if you follow the advice given he will soon respond to it.

I wouldn't worry, I have no idea what Biscuit's name was as she was a stray, as were 90% of the shelter dogs I used to work with.. as others have said just make a positive association with the new name and all will be okay

Ledger was George at dogs trust but really didn't seem to respond to a single syllable name and he really doesn't look like a George

i like the name olly too,well done for rescuing him,i hope he settles in well   

Thanks all I got him today he's so hyper at the moment but sure will settle soon. Him & cat don't like each other so glad got puppy gate in place so cats live upstairs and dog down. Will post some pics after dinner

Look forward to them   

Hope this worked as on kindle at the moment.

Can't see them   These are the instructions but not sure if its the same on a kindle?

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t12017-how-to-post-a-photos-onto-the-forum

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t37927-upload-from-your-mobile-phone?highlight=upload

Is that it now?

Yay it worked   He is gorgeous   

Thanks he's finally calmed down and lying in new bed

Awww, what a handsome boy!