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Alysser
02-03-2006, 09:35 PM
Do you think if you adopt an older dog you can change his/her name? I mean, I have fallen in love with this Foxhound mix at my local shelter. But I HATE his name. He is older though so will they respond to an new name?
Glacier
02-03-2006, 09:38 PM
Absolutely. I've done it tons of times. Most of my dogs were strays who were given a shelter name or I changed their names when I adopted them. They were all adults when they arrived here, between one year and 8 years old. Heyoka was Nanook, Deuce was Bandit, Kayleigh was Cowley ect, ect.

Just teach the dog it's new name like you would a puppy. Say it all the time, every time you talk to them and reward like crazy when they respond to their new name. Dogs are smart creatures, he'll figure out his new name in not time.
Alysser
02-03-2006, 09:43 PM
Thanks. I was just wondering that. Sadly, I can't adopt him. My mom isn't fond of huge dogs.
BC_MoM
02-03-2006, 10:00 PM
Foxhounds aren't THAT big.. :(
luvofallhorses
02-03-2006, 10:05 PM
I am sure you can. :) yeah, foxhounds aren't that big! ;)
Alysser
02-04-2006, 06:40 AM
I know. But he's a mix. So, he's pretty big and its not like I CARE how big he is. I'd take him hands down. It's always my moms fault that we can't get another dog :(
Roxyluvsme13
02-04-2006, 07:01 AM
:( It took me years of convincing to get Lily. Just keep trying, and dont give up ;)
Alysser
02-04-2006, 07:06 AM
She says I can get one a year before I move. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Roxyluvsme13
02-04-2006, 07:09 AM
:D! It took me over 5 years to get Lily. My mom finally gave in, once we realized how much we loved the breed. :p
Alysser
02-04-2006, 08:14 AM
I too now love the breed thanks to Tink,Lily,and Meeko :D But my breed will always be Malteses,Collies,and Hounds.
Roxyluvsme13
02-04-2006, 08:15 AM
I too now love the breed thanks to Tink,Lily,and Meeko :D But my breed will always be Malteses,Collies,and Hounds.
:D I wouldnt trade Lily (or Roxy!) for the world. <33
buttercup132
02-04-2006, 10:34 AM
Hmm maybe I can convince my parents to let me get my dog ayear before I move out..I dont want to move out on my own no dog I want the puppy to be used to me and know I'm there mommy so they will protect me.
Alysser
02-04-2006, 10:44 AM
I want a dog to! MY OWN dog.
Roxyluvsme13
02-04-2006, 10:53 AM
I want a dog to! MY OWN dog.
Sassy isnt yours? I technically have 2 of my own dogs...