Shiba Inu Dog Names

Tips For Finding The Perfect Shiba Inu Dog Name

Congratulations on welcoming a new puppy or dog into your home! Also props to you for taking the time to do dog naming research!

Dog names are important.

Names are the first things others ask about your dog, so it is important to find a name that matches your dog's energy and personality.

The Best Length For a Shiba Inu Dog Name

You are going to be spending a lot of time calling your Shiba Inu dog. A lot.

Try your best to choose a short and simple name that contains just two syllables. Dog experts believe that two syllable dog names are easier for dogs to recognize - therefore training will be easier.

Secondly, try to find a name that begins with a 'hard' consonant sound versus a 'soft' consonant sound. Names that begin with a 'hard" consonant sound are much easier to hear for dogs.

For example it would be easier for your dog to distinguish a name such as "Gabby" which utilizes a hard G consonant over the name "Gemini" that utilizes a soft G consonant.

Never Use Your Dog's Name When Scolding or Correcting

You should never use your dog's name while your are scolding or correcting him or her.

It is important that your dog associates it's given name in a positive light. If your dog begins to form an association with scolding and it's name then your dog might began to fear its own name.

So instead of coming when your dog is called - your dog may instead be going somewhere else.

Look For a Shiba Inu Dog Name That Is Unique and Uncommon

Don't name your Shiba Inu dog 'Dude'. Especially if you live near a surfing community. Can you imagine how confused your dog will be hearing his name called out so often? This same logic goes for naming your dog after family members. Don't do it.

Where To Find Inspiration For Naming Your Shiba Inu Dog

Dog's Country of Origin - Since Shiba Inus are native to Japan - there are a ton of cool Japanese names for Shiba Inus.

Your Country of Origin or Favorite Places - You can also use your own heritage to find the perfect name for your Shiba Inu. Try digging into your families history by asking other family members.

If you are of mixed ancestry, you will have a lot of inspiration to name your Shiba Inu dog. A good friend of mine who was born in Tahiti recently named her new Shiba Inu, Tiare, which means Gardenia flower in Tahitian.

Cartoon / Game Characters - This is my personal favorite. We all had our favorite cartoon characters as children. What better way to remember our fun childhood times by naming our furrball after one of our favorite characters?

This method works especially well for Shiba Inus being that Nintendo and Sega are two hugely popular game companies that are also native to Japan.

Favorite Hobbies / Niches - This is a great method to ensure that you find a very unique name for your Shiba Inu. If you are an avid gardener for example - you could find inspiration from some of your favorite plants or flowers.

Same if you were an avid butterfly collector, aquarium fish enthusiast, music lover, etc. The possibilities are endless - so there is no excuse to for naming your Shiba Inu such common and overused dog names such as "Buddy" or "Max".