Mexican dog names: ideas for boys, girls and every personality

How to choose your dog's name

• One or two syllables work best: Luna, Paco or Chuy sound clear and are quick to call at the park.
• Avoid names that sound like a command: «Kit» sounds like «sit» and «Bo» like «no».
• Make sure it doesn't sound like someone else in the house, person or pet.
• Say it out loud a few times, as if calling from far away. If you'd feel shy shouting it, pick another.
• Spanish names are easy for dogs: what matters is that you always say it the same way.

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How to teach your dog its name

1. 1. Say its name somewhere quiet. When it looks at you, reward it with praise or a small treat. Repeat a few times a day, in short sessions.
2. 2. Link it only to good things. Don't use its name to scold it. That way it will come happily when it hears it.
3. 3. Make it harder little by little. Call it from another room and then with more distractions, like at the park, always on a leash.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Mexican name for a dog?

Short names that are easy to say, like Paco, Chuy, Lupita or Frida, or food names like Taco, Churro or Canela. Pick one you like saying out loud, because you will repeat it thousands of times.

What are popular Mexican names for girl dogs?

Frida, Lupita, Luna, Canela, Chispa and Paloma are common in Mexico. Luna, which means moon, is one of the most popular dog names in the country.

What is a good Mexican name for a chihuahua?

Small, playful names fit: Chiquita, Pulga (flea), Chapulín (grasshopper), Frijolito (little bean) or Tamalito (little tamale).

How long does it take a dog to learn its name?

Many puppies respond within a few days if you practice daily with treats. An adopted adult dog may take a little longer, especially if it had another name before.

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