How to Teach Your Dog Their Name (Even Change a New Dog’s Name!)

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About this video: In this video, Ian Stone from Simpawtico Dog Training shows you the simple steps to teach your dog their name. This is great for a new puppy, OR for a newly adopted adult dog when you want to change your dog’s name. It’s easy, fun, and builds your bond!
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[@noelnickelodeon4347]

The first three times I called Ryan (my dog) I gave him a treat for responding . Now every time I call him and I don't give him a treat he does a sad face like he's about to cry invisible tears !😂😂😅

[@pan6338]

Even though the belgian is the most smartest breed its still very stupid even.

[@pixellia5343]

DANK MEMES I thought the Border Collie was the #1 smartest dog breed. But yeah, all dogs are pretty stupid and smart loo

[@gracie5463]

@@pixellia5343 Lol the border collie is the smartest breed.

[@nuggets003]

That’s how my dog is now with a treat he gets mad when there’s no treat after I tell him to sit n he sits n get nun in rerun

[@devesree3479]

Bruhhh pls tell me how did u teach your puppy to respond when u call there name????? Mine doesn't even give a shit if I him by his name😢

[@CamrannPacheco]

I'VE GOT MY EYE ON YOU JAYQUELIN I'VE GOT MY EYE ON YOU JAYQUELIN I'VE GOT MY EYE ON YOU JAYQUELIN I'VE GOT MY EYE ON YOU JAYQUELIN

[@todayiglowup4286]

Camrann key and peele!!!!

[@tjcib]

Oh A-a-ron

[@O.B.E.A.S.T.T.]

YOU'VE GOT YOUR EYE ON JACQUELINE YOU'VE GOT YOUR EYE ON JACQUELINE YOU'VE GOT YOUR EYE ON JACQUELINE YOU'VE GOT YOUR EYE ON JACQUELINE

[@mikhailswartz]

🤣🤣 Love this!

[@3_up_moon]

We all seem to use the same "dog accent" when praising the dog and we all seem to kiss the dog on the face the same way. It reminds me of how chickens all speak the same language even if they are hatched in different places whether they are human-raised or chicken-raised.

[@dominiccsanjay]

RDR 🌙 There’s a reason for that! It comes with our perception of cute - big eyes, big and round head, small and low facial features, etc. All of these are also facial features of a human baby and most baby mammals. Science has shown that talking in “parentese” can grab a baby’s attention faster and harder due to its higher pitch, teach a baby words faster due to its repetitiveness, and build a stronger bond. Seeing a cute dog evokes the same reaction we would have if we saw a cute baby, so we talk to them the same way.

[@mcxband1352]

@@dominiccsanjay cool! 😮

[@edarion01]

i love that you're back. really missed your videos

[@mparkin1989]

Yes, so glad to see you are back!

[@charlotteholden4424]

I really like the tip about the butt tap! My GSD goes deaf when he sees another dog walking by so I'll add this on top of all the counter conditioning I'm doing to get him back when he's right on his threshold.

[@summercornetta-webb5901]

I'm preparing for my first puppy, after having only grown dogs, and your videos have been super helpful! I've been going back and watching a bunch of them. Thanks for making such a wonderful resource.

[@Sessa107]

Yeeeeeeees another video!!! I love your channel so much, even though I don't own a dog (yet 😁)

[@kaylagarland7567]

Thank you for coming back!💕 I just got a new puppy 4 day's ago & I felt crazy just calling his name & him looking at me like I was crazy!

[@cavumine]

Thanks for the wonderful video and relevant content - our new puppy arrives in 3 weeks, so we're sharpening our training skills and learning new techniques! It doesn't hurt that you're from my "original" part of the world (I was born in Elmira) and my first vets were those at Lake Rd Animal Hospital, so that's a sweet touchstone. Hope all is well with you!

[@GloriousXoyas]

I'm so glad i discovered your videos man. I go to puppy school with my doggy, she's smart and does commands but didn't listen to her name. Now thanks to you she follows me everywhere and when i call her by her name, she looks at me and runs towards me, followed by sitting infront of me. Thanks so much!

[@Irroxin]

You've got the best dog training videos on KZbin. Please keep them coming!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Will do!

[@Funkmachine911]

just got a puppy and love the videos, need more pleaseeee!

[@nightfly4664]

We're picking up our rescue dog (Malinois/Czech wolfdog mix - We're experienced dog owners) and her name is Amara. Only I misread it as "Amira" and we like it more than Amara. So we'll be renaming her, even though it's just a relatively small change this video will come in immensely helpful! As many of your others will as well.

[@jagaro]

Hey - you are by far the best trainer we have come across.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

THANK YOU!

[@xElleroche]

This is so helpful - I grew up with a breed of dog that can't really go off-leash, generally speaking (Shiba Inu), so I'm super scared of the idea of letting my new puppy off-leash. I feel a bit better knowing these tips for getting her to listen well and come though, thank you!

[@KittyF17]

You’re back!!! 😍

[@faisalalhazmi2850]

Ayyy, welcome back!

[@keki7187]

All the Videos really helped me so much and are the best around. Watched a lot of other dog channels but nothing worked better for me in terms of time/ information/ layout / clarification and structure

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Wow thank you for the feedback! It means a lot!

[@imarmite9846]

Getting our new family member in one weeks time and the advice given here is going to help a lot, ta muchly! Subbed.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Welcome aboard!

[@siobhan3520]

Thanks so much for your videos! I’ll be getting a 4 month old puppy next week and he’s had absolutely no training. Your content has really made me feel more at ease about the training process. I know it won’t be perfectly smooth sailing, but I definitely feel more confident. 🙂

[@olidubbs]

Wednesday is such a perfect creature! So happy she can demo in these awesome videos!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

She's pretty awesome.❤️

[@darlenedengler7755]

great information, thanks.

[@user-ph6rj2ur4i]

This is great, most informative video I have seen.

[@bradross7526]

So glad I found this channel, very well presented and informative.We have two border collie sister pups that are 2 months old and would love a video on training and owning two puppies,if we should separate them at bedtime and training etc. Thanks for what you do Ian! Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@Gilliebeany]

This is wild to be looking up after already having the puppies, but I get it lol I am in a similar boat

[@4DR14N209]

Love your videos! Can you make a video discussing how often in a day a puppy can have training sessions?

[@unfunny189]

THANK YOU1! Now I can give Junior his new name....Lucky!

[@craigjones8319]

Where did you get the thsirt that's awesome !!! Getting a rescue this week your videos have been really helpful.

[@MissElisabelle]

Honestly my favourite channel, such a pity there is not much content, but I am grateful you are sharing these tips for free. Unrelated question: my dog is a large Maremma mix, and he is almost 8 months. He has always been wary of men because of the way they always approached him (grabbing his head, snouth, slapping his back, thinking that a puppy meant to be a large dog can handle rough play), and now we've reached the point where, if he's unleashed, he runs at men and barks at them, VERY closely, like touching their hips with his head and barking. So we never let him off leash unless there are just dogs or we're alone. It doesn't matter if there are other owners with the dogs, as all of his attention is focused on dogs, he doesn't care if there are men around. I have always worked on him, by changing direction whenever I saw him about to bark at men, and praising for being good. So far he's doing fine, there are days when he actually goes to men very calmly and demands to be petted. BUT, my family does not train him, and this slows down his progress. Do you think that this can be considered an aggressive behaviour, or just being reactive? Is there any chance that he can finally be comfortable around men?

[@terryklemesrud758]

Great video!!!

[@margariteolmos3457]

Great tips.

[@joannelloyd9542]

Just about to collect our first puppy , an 8 week old cockapoo! Been watching your videos to help with our future dog training, you have helped so much ! Thankyou from new puppy parents in yorkshire , England

[@susank6492]

Thanks for a very helpful video

[@sethtaing8080]

Prefect video!! Thanks 😊

[@Denofcreativity]

I got my 5 1/2 month old beagle Lucy a week ago and she was looking for a treat from me every time you said good girl. She is such a foodie.

[@jesusisaliveannie3594]

These videos are superb - excellent content!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Many thanks!

[@georgelukemire5743]

Found this video because I plan on changing the name of a rescued dog. Great advice and tips but a better T shirt lol

[@SadMrPenguin]

I seriously cannot belie how well these videos are made. Are you an IT nerd like myself that just loves dogs or do you outsource your editing??? Amazing videos, keep it up!!!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

I do all my own editing! I am (currently, at least) a one-man band.

[@SadMrPenguin]

I’m amazed! I’ve watched almost all your videos now and you have by far the best video production than any other dog trainer. Keep up the amazing work! Any tips for crate training my Bernedoodle? He is very reluctant to actually go inside. I keep playing with him by throwing his toys inside and feeding him in the crate but he hates staying in it. He will just reach in with his hind legs out and snatch the toy and bring it out. I’ve never forced him in. And should I ever just shut the gate on him and let him bark it out? Thanks a lot!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

I would say focus on the moving in and out before attempting duration. Make the going in and coming out fun and dynamic and add layers of duration slowly before you shut the door. I don't know if you've seen them yet, but we have a couple of crate training games/drills: Power Tip #4: Crate Game 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmXRhaqMiNKjjJY Power Tip #3: Crate Game 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4LagoxpaJernsU

[@SadMrPenguin]

Simpawtico Dog Training I have seen both I guess I just need to be more patient! So you wouldn’t suggest just putting him in there and hoping for the best? Or wait until he actually enjoys going in and out before we close it on him. Also it’s a plastic crate and I was contemplating getting a wire crate also to see if he likes it more. Thanks again!

[@gabymeneses1758]

She is so cute 🥰🥰🥰

[@silver6428]

Hey hey welcome back! 😊😊😊👋

[@deautrs79]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paigereardon2252]

This really help with my new dog Luna

[@jimbrannlund4677]

I wish I could like this video more than once. Working on this right now. Struggling a little bit, but I think that has to do with our puppy (Atlas, Australian Shepherd) not being very food driven.

[@carinoceramics]

Same here! We just got a border collie pup and it has been pretty hard, the only time I seem to get her attention is during meal time XD

[@mari1tausend]

thanks for teaching me. i think I decided for a new name for the new rescue dog that is with me since just six days...and i will start with the first session immediately.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

You are so welcome!

[@pixlbit9167]

Neat, really helpfull video!

[@trishnash6594]

Your shirt is awesome! A-a-ron and Dee-nice are listening!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

LMAO good eye!

[@Droguez5]

Oh my god that dog is adorable.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

THANKS!

[@OswaldMoreno]

awesome video.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Thanks!

[@sarethgarcia3759]

Can you make a video about flea control please!!! I really value your opinion.

[@alexiscalderon9976]

Great video and your shirt is hilarious

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

LOL thanks!

[@onetrue217]

Love you videos, so helpful, thank you. Do you have a video on heeling?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

We don't have any on KZbin, but we're developing an online course for it. It should be out next month.

[@onetrue217]

Simpawtico Dog Training thank you. Keep up the good work 👏

[@shanakarlsen3952]

Great video. I practice this in my training so clients know it all starts with the name. I don't understand why you don't put outt more content. Your voice has a very pleasant cadence to it. I HATE YELLING, CURSING!! There are some trainers that do those things and I find it very unprofessional and annoying. I don't know where you are located, but, did u ever think of going on the road for a little while and doing workshops?? Come to NYC, LA and a few places in between.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Shana! Thanks for the feedback! I'd LOVE to put out more content, but we just bought a new training facility and are converting the second floor to our living space. We're just putting 110% into that building right now and I'm sneaking in video creation when I can. I'm expecting that this winter ought to open up. I have lots of new videos planned! As for travel, I'd never really thought about it. I mean, there are tons of heavyweights in the training world that do that kind of thing that are better and well known than me. I suppose if some kind of function or convention asked I'd come!

[@OhSnapItsJamaica]

I love your vids, but I especially love that shirt! hahaha

[@KaitlynElise]

I just got a new dog named Jaxx and decided to change it to Kylo and he’s so smart he’s already started coming to the new name

[@briana2677]

Just wanted to say kylo is an awesome name

[@Ilikeit05]

Here watching "Wednesday" on Wednesday. And thanking you two for this awesome video! Please tell Wednesday that Molley and Winnie say " Arf."

[@PeterPham]

Love the videos, you go deeper than Zak George with the science of why. I have a Yorky rescue 2yrs old. Took us 6 months to get her from being a scared dog to a somewhat normal one. She was doing fine but I was using an electronic fly swatter this week in the kitchen & I think it triggered something, she went running away hiding, now she's shaking, trembling at all times if she's anywhere near the kitchen, always listening to see if someone is in there. She's a mess & I thought she'd get over it but it's been a week. Would love some advice.

[@jackfay1267]

Peter Pham Zak is a joke this guy is way better, definitely training my dog off his vids

[@Bxgodson2fl2]

I have watched this video 10+ times, but im JUST noticing your shirt! #Hilarious

[@Abneyselena7]

Im getting a 9 month old husky next weekend on August 1st. His name is Nihteh(Ni-tay) but im trying to change it to demon bc he looks like demon from snow dogs. Thank u for this i will definitely be trying this once i get him

[@PatrickPrejusa]

amazing shirt

[@Raijin224]

This will be useful, I’m getting a dog in the summer but I want to change it’s name from the one it has I know his name because it’s on a website and I want to change it

[@DGisnasty]

Hey my man I love the video. I have a suggestion, my puppy is 11 weeks old and he continues to jump on the bed and the furniture trying to get up with us. Seems like no isn’t working.. have any advice? Thanks a lot!

[@blancalobo16]

Hi thanks for your videos! Quick Q: Can I change the name of my puppy I adopted 4 months ago? We first named her Nucita because it was a name associated with the country we are from but, it’s sometimes hard to get people pronounce it correctly so we are thinking for rename her and use an easier name. She is not very responsive to her name right now but if she is close to us and we say her name, she’ll look. What should we do?

[@swiftymattcha211]

That’s smart

[@Barcelona_Bubble_Events_2]

All content and video quality perfect. Can not understand why heavy traffic noise is spoiling this great video

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

I should have used a different mic.

[@suni3091]

Hello I really like your videos and wanted to ask you for help me with my situation; my 9 year old dog is scared of the new hyper 2 month old dog who we just adopted from a shelter and we dont know how to help the older dog from running away from the new one because he doesnt even want to sniff her or come close.I guess it will be better with time,just wanted to ask for some tips ☺️

[@lilwendy92]

Thank you for making great videos! Can you please provide some tips on resource guarding? My dog is very good at leave it and drop it when we’re in “training mode”, but when he actually grabbed something he’s not supposed to (towels, paper etc) he would run around with it and growl when we try to take it away. He does the same thing with new food/toys. He would only drop it if we give lure him with treats. I’m not sure if the treat is reinforcing this behavior?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hey there! We have a PDF on Resource Guarding on our website: www.simpawtico-training.com/learning/downloadables/

[@deangiacopassi8757]

Your bulldogs are so cute

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Thanks!

[@Mojoislive]

Guess who's back, back again

[@brynhildursigurardottir7145]

Hi, we just got our german shepherd puppy a week ago she is now 9weeks old. We are working on teaching her her name, but I was wondering you also use a “yes” marker when wednesday looks at you. Our puppy has not been aquainted with the marker yet. Do you teach this side by side or teach it in two seperate lessons? Should we start off with teaching the name and then go into the markers?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Funny you should ask. The way I teach the Marker is with the Engagement Game, which we JUST-like five minutes ago-posted a video for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIiTm6SDgd-Wi7M

[@gethatmoney1]

What food do you recommend for your dog/puppy? Best value.

[@vaehvaeh3929]

Do I have to have the dog eat out of my hand? My family got us a yorkie a few months ago, and even till this day she refuses to eat out of someone’s hand. She will only eat her food including treats when it’s in her bowl or on the floor. However if we just got done eating something or if we were handling food she would always lick our fingers when we would pick her up. Another thing I noticed, sometimes when her food is in her bowl she would take a few pieces of kibble out the bowl then walk 2 feet away from the bowl and then chew it then she would walk back to the bowl take more food and walk away again and chew it then repeat.

[@ninalivermore2647]

which subscription box is the best to get for dog? best bang for your buck? highest quality products?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

We use Bullymake and so far we we love it: bullymake.go2cloud.org/SH1b

[@ceecrb1]

Can you make a video that could help me out? When I take my mini dachshund for walks, I cant get him to follow me. He just gets taken over by any smells, marking territory or investigating other things. I get that its part of what he is, but it shouldnt be at the cost of a walk not processing and me having to go back and actually get him. For him a walk is 2 or 3 meter steps between the next thing to smell. Not ideal. I've tried treats, enouragement, being more forcefull, on lead, off lead... what else can I try?

[@miichaaelv91]

What website you use to edit

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

I don't use a website. I do it myself with FinalCut Pro X.

[@mikoj5788]

Can you do a vid on how to introduce a new rescue dog to a cat? Both around 2yrs or over so past puppy and kitten stages

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Oliver. We don't currently have a video for that, but we have a free PDF on our website about it: www.simpawtico-training.com/learning/downloadables/

[@goldenhearts8822]

Hey Ian! Are there any negatives to hand feeding your dog meals?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

None at all. It's an awesome way to bond, use regular food for training, and to make the experience more enriching.

[@goldenhearts8822]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining Awesome, thank you!

[@inextinguible_5]

What do you recommend when there are two new puppies in the home

[@bobgraham5571]

where do you train out of?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

We're based in the Southern Tier of upstate New York. Our studio is in Big Flats, NY.

[@curtimongous]

Ok so since he said that dogs don't understand English can I name my dog any sound I want like a whistle what's the ups and downs to that

[@umloiro3219]

You talk very well 🫡

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Thanks!

[@annmariegarko-hill436]

Can we do this to strenghten their name? I never did this in the beginning and she is hit or miss in responding to her name. I would rather recharge her name then change it.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Hi Ann Marie. YES absolutely this can be used to strengthen their existing name. Should work really well! Just make sure to follow the best practices in our other Name video so you don't unravel all the work!

[@evanshear5378]

How come there are no new video's? Great channel.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Working on it!

[@evanshear5378]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining excellent video's please do. Yours are the best out there! (very detailed and thoughtful suggestions etc.)

[@christinajohnson7603]

His shirt got me DEAD 🤣

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Good eye! 🤣

[@anonymousppl4528]

I'VE GOT MY EYE ON YOU JAYQUELIN lol

[@brendanartita333]

I’ve had a puppy for about 2 months and idk what I’m doing wrong but I always say his name and I did what you said so idk

[@shanakarlsen3952]

I'm in Brooklyn, NYC. Never heard of Big Flats. Obviously, you're upstate. Do u know how far u are from me? I'm a trainer in excellent standing, have all 5star reviews, but, always looking to up my game. COME TO LONG ISLAND OR BROOKLYN!!

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Big Flats is about four hours and change from the City. It's in the Finger Lakes area.

[@denysarcuri1213]

Don't get me wrong, I think your video is the best on this subject for many reasons: excellent presentation, clear instructions, simplicity of the program, etc. But I am sort of surprised that your beautiful backyard is fronting a busy, high-speed roadway, necessitating your use of a long, long line on the leash. Wouldn't a nice fence, with all of the aesthetic considerations taken care of, work much better. It's a nice open space, but obviously you have to exercise additional cautionary measures because of that busy street. A more private backyard would be more pleasant for humans, and safer for other creatures. I know, I know . . . I'm missing something that constrains you: city ordinance, HOA, expense . . . maybe something else. I don't know. But, nevertheless, great video. Informative and clearly superior to the half dozen or so that I have seen. Thumbs up!

[@Hockeyking86]

We’ve had our 8 week old puppy for about 6 days now and still can’t get the guy to look at me when calling his name. Thanks for the tips!

[@marjoleinvaningen7686]

Do you have any tips on teaching a dog how to fetch? My 2 year old labradoodle does not want to give the ball back. She knows the command "drop it" and she really enjoys playing tug, but we can't make fetch happen. Do you have any tips? Or should we go back to our dog trainer/behaviour specialist for that?

[@busyhero]

Just a suggestion... have you tried using two balls? :D If she won't let go of the first one, throw the second one. Maybe she'll get the hang of it. I have a newly adopted dog that likes it when I chase her. I made the mistake of chasing her when she had a ball. Now she only wants to play keep away. I've started reserving games of chase for one specific toy. Hopefully she'll catch on soon.

[@marjoleinvaningen7686]

@@busyhero tried that, she always prefers one over the other, even if I use 2 the same tennis balls. Thanks though!

[@sancoribero]

You can start at a very close distance and with them on lead. Also reward the dog when they pick up the ball, and progress in steps to bringing it back to you, then giving it to you, and then increase the distance and work off lead.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Stonnie Dennis has a couple of really good fetch and retrieval training videos on his channel. I like his content a lot.

[@NettieA]

I just tried this but my puppy is being super fussy with her kibble and I don't want to over feed her treats every time I say her name so I'm not sure what to do haha!

[@limbertqc]

Butt tap is a winner!

[@luisarias3822]

Hello Ian, I just rescued a puppy. He is only 35 days old. I would like to chat with you about a couple of questions. Can we exchange emails please?

[@annettehopkins6895]

How do you teach the difference between their name and come? I'm thinking calling their name is asking them to pay attention to you.

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Yes, exactly. Their name gets their attention. From there whatever you tell them is up to you. "Come" means "Move over to me," but you could give a direction like "Down," or "Wait," or something else. I do distinguish between their name and other prompts, though.

[@jvawwagenaar8455]

Hi

[@deedrakirkby445]

What brand of harness is Wednesday wearing?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

She is wearing the Ruffwear Front Range

[@deedrakirkby445]

@@SimpawticoDogTraining thank you!!

[@DaniMetro803]

Why does my dog lay on her back or walk away when I try to teach her her name (Roxie)

[@waleedsheikh4948]

I'm a little confused. Is it Name > Reward or Name > Marker (Yes) > Reward?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

During the first, Classical Conditioning phase it's Name > Food > Pause. Then, during the Operant phases where you're doing more active stuff, it's Name > Marker > Reward. Hope that helps!

[@gusdagoosesmom4902]

What do you do if you are outside and they don't respond? go back inside and teach him his name again?

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

Yes. Either that, or decrease distance and try again, or decrease distractions. It may need to start inside if you're struggling.

[@Rachellstone]

I have an 8 week old puppy and inside low distraction environments he focuses on me with his name 5/5 times, but anything less than a low distraction environment and I get nothing at all...

[@SimpawticoDogTraining]

More practice, then!

[@matthewvandyke8794]

Hi 👋

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