October 26, 2007
@ 04:00 AM

Before we got married, Jenna and I talked about pets and both agreed we didn’t want any. We didn’t want some animal that would urinate on the carpet, need to be taken outside for walks where I’d have to pick up it’s excrement, and that would create an additional inconvenience every time we decided to go out of town.

I’m sure you know where this is going…

We pick him up next week. Since I’m so against the idea, I get to name him. So far I’m torn between “Socks” and “Buster” both of which my wife thinks are horrible names for a dog. Any suggestions?

Now playing: Snoop Doggy Dogg - Doggy Dogg World


 

Friday, 26 October 2007 04:37:51 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
Is it just a coincidence that you're listening to Doggy Dogg World?

You could always name him Snoop. Then he wouldn't feel so threatened when you tell him you're going to send him to the Dogg Pound.
Friday, 26 October 2007 04:56:11 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
My wife's idea: Bustasox

The Marymoor Dog Park (http://www.metrokc.gov/parks/marymoor/) is an... interesting social scene.
Friday, 26 October 2007 07:19:38 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
Buster?! No man, name him Busta! If I get another dog, I'm considering Bizmarkie.
Friday, 26 October 2007 07:28:03 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
charcoal
pepe
squishy
trogdor
yippy
moshki
zoka
guaka
arjun
Friday, 26 October 2007 11:08:38 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
Name it busta instead of buster
Nelson
Friday, 26 October 2007 17:05:11 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
How about "Bingo"?
mochafella
Friday, 26 October 2007 17:12:39 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
Whiskey?
Muzic
Friday, 26 October 2007 20:10:04 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
I've always believed in giving pets ordinary human names, rather that "pet" names, so over the years I've named animals: Caroline, Heidi, Tony, Jack, Tessa, Simon, and Emily. He looks like a Bruce, to me.
Saturday, 27 October 2007 00:41:55 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
"Socks" is taken ...the name of our stray cat.

How about a Microsoft-ish name? Windows Live Pooch Ultimate?
Saturday, 27 October 2007 05:16:17 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
How about Fido?
Or Feet?
Saturday, 27 October 2007 10:36:00 (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
I always like "Pixel" as it is geekish enough but not too bad :D
Sunday, 28 October 2007 07:34:05 (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
Sooty?

My family had a lovely little doggy called Sooty when I was young. Unfortunately she was white (ooops) whereas your new family member is a more appropriate colour.
Monday, 29 October 2007 18:32:21 (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
Snowflake?
EricGu
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 21:53:05 (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
You should name the dog Fiddy (or die tryin') :P
Christopher
Wednesday, 31 October 2007 19:08:09 (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
Lots of toys (KONG makes some great chew toys that you can stuff with food to keep them occupied), crate training, and positive re-enforcement are all things to look into. They're a lot of fun and keep you balanced. My girlfriend and I walk our pup together whenever possible. Great chance to unwind and talk about what ever is on our minds.
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