dsmama Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hello! We have been planning to adopt a shelter dog, and the one that we feel fits our family best is living with a foster family and is called "Lexus" by that family (female dog). The thing is, I'm not a big fan of the name. Dog is darling (spaniel). I would shorten her name to "Lexi," but that is a name of a good friend's daughter, and I don't think that would be good. Lexus is 6 months old. Can you think of names somewhat close to "Lexus" that we might be able to transition her to understand that this is her new name? Any ideas welcome! Thank you!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Could you just use "Lexy" because... well... that's the dog's name. Here's the thing about names... people move... friends change... and... well... It's a really cute name :) Otherwise, say you name is... Ally :) then before you know it, an Ally moves in right door. ;) Anyway, not much help... As far as dogs responding to a new name, it really won't be a problem. You just call them the name, and they respond :) I like the name Harley or Lucy for a cute dog ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 The dog's still young enough to learn a new name. Call it anything you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 The only thing I can think of that's remotely similar is Texas :lol: if you don't mind using a state for the name of your dog!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmama Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks for all the ideas! I do like Lexi....not sure how I could explain it to my friend...other than the dog already had the name. Like the other idea of just picking a name! Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the4Rs Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I don't see the big deal with the friend having the same name. I have good friends that named their chocolate lab my name. I thought it was funny! However, this dog already has the name so you just say she already had it and leave it at that. But a dog will answer a new name too so it's your call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Pick any name you want, and start calling the dog by the new name as soon as you get her home. Give her a food treat a few times while saying her name. That's all it takes. ;) As a pp suggested I think Lucy is an adorable name for a spaniel. Here are some others I've heard: Maxie Jessie Maya Cheyenne Molly Jaeda Dixie Daisy Loki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 My new horse has the same name as one of my dds. I'm having an awful time coming up with something else. Dang horse knows her name well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 We are picking up our new puppy tomorrow (chesapeake bay retriever) and her name is going to be Muffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmama Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks, again! I do like the name Lucy for a dog, and that might be close enough to Lexus that it won't take long to transition. I appreciate all the ideas. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadoodle3 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Lexus is a car. Think of other cars. We have been naming our hamsters fun game names such as Bingo, Twister, Oreo. :grouphug: Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Everyone tells me of horses and cows named Star. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Roxy is pretty close to Lexy, and is also cute. But, I agree, you can pick any name you want. Call her by the new name, and give her a yummy treat whenever she responds, and she'll switch over in no time :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swirl Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 How about Leila? (We pronounce it Lay La.) That is the name of DD's Webkinz dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Love the name Lucy for a dog. Gives me an excuse to do a bad Ricky Ricardo impersonation. "Luuuucy, I'm home!" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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