Need help!

[Troy]

Ok, so I adopted a dog but he has a name that I really don't like. He really doesn't care much what you call him and he only had that name for about 5 weeks any way so I'm sure he won't be permanently scarred. He's about a year old, real easy-going, funny, and pretty hyper when he's not sleeping. He's been here since last Sunday but I just can't come up with a good name. I'm hoping you all can help - and hoping this goes better than the last time I asked for help with a name...  I'm also trying to avoid Hemi, Cuda, Magnum, or other overused Mopar names.











Troy

[FLG]

Gunner?, Duke?

Congrats on the new pup 

[Charger_Fan]

Fred.


Or if you prefer something with a little more class, use my cat's name...Oglethourpe. "Thorpedo" (if he's a fast runner) works too.

[PocketThunder]

Gunner?, Duke?

Congrats on the new pup 

Duke is a good name.  or Gus. 

What was the name of the dog on little rascals?

[Brock Samson]

"spot"?..   

[472 R/T SE]

What was the name of the dog on little rascals?

Pete?



How 'bout Goldie?  Not quite as masculine, but it looks like he's been de-nutted.

[Troy]

What was the name of the dog on little rascals?

Petey?

Troy

[TruckDriver]

Because of his color. I'd say "Rusty" 

Although, I like "Gunner" too.

[LeeBoy]

I always thought Diesel was a cool name for a dog.

[Charger_Fan]

I thought you would have had more help with names here, whuzzup wit dat?

Ok, maybe he doesn't look like a Fred, how about Max?

[Ghoste]

"Timex" if he's a good watchdog or "Backhoe" if he's a tunneler.

[chargerboy69]

Baxter or Eddie. . . .

[plumbeeper]

We named our shephard puppy "Shredder" when we got him in 1992. Little did we know that he would live up to his name. He's been an excellent "Roving security system" for many years. He'll be 16 in July, if he makes it that long. Best dog I've ever had or ever will have I'm sure.
Dave

[Troy]

I thought you would have had more help with names here, whuzzup wit dat?

Ok, maybe he doesn't look like a Fred, how about Max?

Yeah, me too. 

"Timex" if he's a good watchdog or "Backhoe" if he's a tunneler.

He's a Lab - probably the worst guard/watch dog on the planet. He's barked exactly twice in a week and if you have food he'll let you steal everything in sight - but try to play with it at the same time. Luckily, he hasn't dug anything yet.

He seems like a regular, fun-loving, working guy so I think he deserves a name that matches (Jake, Duke, Max, Jack, etc.) but these fit as well:

Because of his color. I'd say "Rusty" 

I thought the camera made him look more red than he actually is but we were driving around yesterday and he really is red.

I always thought Diesel was a cool name for a dog.

That's fitting actually - he pulls like one. The other dogs stop when they get wrapped up or stuck but he just hunkers down and pulls until something snaps. He's plowed over a couple of small trees and broke a limb off another already. Unfortunately, I have to keep him tied on the run because he's an accomplished fence jumper. The funny thing is, he comes back the same way. It's all a game to him so it doesn't matter which direction he's going. We have a lot more wildlife than his last home though so he has a whole lot more to chase. He has learned that some cats have claws and most aren't as excited as he is to find a playmate. I'm dreading the day when he catches up to one of the groundhogs...

Someone else suggested Ricochet and, now that he's comfortable in his new home, it's very fitting. He uses walls, furniture, and even people as springboards when he's playing. He learns quick though so he knows he can't leap over the leather couch any more. 

One thing though, for a retriever, he certainly sucks at retrieving. He will chase whatever you throw but then he does a sort of "fly by" on the object and his attention goes elsewhere. As expected, he is very gentle when picking anything up and he doesn't bite down hard. It took him about four days to learn one of his toys had a squeaker - and now he's scared of it. He loves riding around in the truck but we have to work on getting out since he tries to go through the driver's door as soon as I touch the handle which generally results in a 40 pound dog in my lap firmly wedged between my chest and the steering wheel. The other dogs have harnesses and seat belts so we're going to the store today to pick up his.

Troy

[Troy]

We named our shephard puppy "Shredder" when we got him in 1992. Little did we know that he would live up to his name. He's been an excellent "Roving security system" for many years. He'll be 16 in July, if he makes it that long. Best dog I've ever had or ever will have I'm sure.
Dave

I was looking at Shepherds but it seemed like the good ones were always picked out of the shelters quickly - I am a rescue type of person so buying from a breeder was out of the question. I found several that I really meshed with but two were HUGE. I'd like to get a second dog since I'm not always around and having to feed 200 pounds worth of animals wasn't appealing. It's great that you've had yours for so long and it's sad that they do get old.

I wasn't even looking at Labs but this one sort of found me. If he starts shredding anything inside we're going to have issues.

Troy

[700jfm]

What was the name you did not like?

[TruckDriver]

Troy, if he is more red in color, why not Red Barron? I have reddish orange cat with that name. It isn't a common name, so it is different.

[68isgr8]

I had a border collie named 'Rex', he was a great companion...I sure do miss him. 

[Troy]

What was the name you did not like?

"Elof" - named after the rescuer's grandfather. The kids all called him 'E' though.

Troy

[greenpigs]

Big Dummy

[Charger-Bodie]

He looks like a "Billy" to me!

[71ChallengeHer]

What abour Duke ? 

[hemihead]

I like Dozer . I have a Sheperd also and she will be 15 next month . THE best dog I ever had and if I get another it will be a Sheperd .

[TruckDriver]

I like Dozer .

My neighbour's Bull dog's name is Dozer.

[dads_69]

He looks like a *Bart* to me.

[700jfm]

Yes change that name for sure  I think chargerboy69 is right "Eddie" and you can still call him E for short.

[Khyron]

Is he a lap dog? He is redish... how about Bronze? 

Sorry, I'm not very original

[General_01]

You could name him "Bo" since he likes to jump.

A Mopar related name, even though your trying to avoid them, might be "Shaker"

Otherwise, name him after Big Jakes dog and just name him "Dog".

[bull]

I'd just give it more time and see what comes to you. Almost every pet I've had has gotten a nickname based on its personality that ended up being better than the standard name I gave it. Our dog was named Jessie while at the animal control facility but we eventally came up with the name Poobah after a few years of being around her. I had a tomcat when I was a kid that I gave the standard name Tiger and that eventually turned into Tigger which eventually turned into Digger. Just let it slide and see what you come up with on your own.

[rt green]

call him zeek

[skip68]

What about " Flash?" hehehe! Just kiddin! But I always liked skippy, skipper, bruzer, Cooter, or Scooter! I used to have a minature Akita that was black, so I called her "Ninja!" She was a great dog.
Mrs.Skip68

[A383Wing]

Troy, I have read this thread and I have only 1 thing to say......"From 1 administrator to another, yes, you do need help!"

Bryan   

[Old Moparz]

Hey Troy,

Ever see the Steve Martin movie called "The Jerk"? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=howO-wo7XOM&feature=related

Just a thought.   

[mally69]

Butch
Frank
Boo
Bow
Buck
Craig

[tan top]

lovely dog Troy .. saw his  coloring ..& thought a bout the name  Tee five    difficult though figuring out a name...

[mally69]

penny
bruster
al
albert
buddy
kurt
jigger

[Troy]

Big Dummy

I don't think you and I are close enough for me to be naming pets after you...

Yes change that name for sure  I think chargerboy69 is right "Eddie" and you can still call him E for short.

That's my dad's name so not likely.

Is he a lap dog? He is redish... how about Bronze? 

Sorry, I'm not very original

He thinks he's a lap dog but that won't last (I hope!). No, not very original.

You could name him "Bo" since he likes to jump.

A Mopar related name, even though your trying to avoid them, might be "Shaker"

Otherwise, name him after Big Jakes dog and just name him "Dog".

I had considered "Bo" (especially since I'll likely get a black dog soon), not sure about "Shaker", but I call him "Dog" most of the time now. This works since my nieces can only say "dog, dog" as they're chasing him around. One asked me if she could hold his leash and I had visions of a screaming child bouncing through the mud at high speed behind him (see the comment above about pulling). It would have been funny buuuuut...

bull: That's the way it's shaping up right now.

Mrs.Skip68: I thought about Flash when he first got here since he has those big hound dog jowls and he slept a lot. Definitely nothing like Rosco's Flash now! I almost got a black and white Akita mix but he got adopted by someone else. Ninja would be a cool name for one.

Yeah Bryan, I know - but thanks for pointing that out. 

Mally: Buddy, Butch, Boo, and Frank are definitely out (other dogs in the family).

lovely dog Troy .. saw his  coloring ..& thought a bout the name  Tee five    difficult though figuring out a name...

Yeah, but I'm a 68 guy...

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! He still ignores any name that I call him but he comes bounding across the room if I whistle or snap. We start commands training tonight so that should be entertaining. I think "stay" will be the primary goal. We practiced exiting the vehicle several times yesterday and he's much better when he's worn out from evading small children - probably because I can shut off the engine, remove my seatbelt, and hop out the door before he wakes up enough to know what's going on.

Troy

[charger490]

troy
how about ANGUS that is what i called my black lab.  he died a few years ago . he was a good hunter . don

[drifter69]

  I like angus, but I live for AC/DC, I had a dog named brody, I liked that name cause it was easy to yell.

[Tilar]

I always thought Diesel was a cool name for a dog.

That's fitting actually - he pulls like one. The other dogs stop when they get wrapped up or stuck but he just hunkers down and pulls until something snaps. He's plowed over a couple of small trees and broke a limb off another already.
Troy

It may be an off name for a Dodge man, But if he really is like that, PowerStroke might be a funny change of pace.

[andy74]

good luck with the name, i got my wife and kids a puppy for christmas,i adopted from a local guy,and my daughter and wife named her -molly, so now we have a hell on 4 legs named molly,i was pushing for shelby,or dana 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Mr. Barkey Von Schnauzer

[694spdRT]

Just don't ask a niece like I did or you get answers like Kevin and Stan. 

My last dog was named Chief and I have always liked that name. For something different than what was already mentioned your dog looks like a Reggie to me.   

[71_deputy]

buddy on mine had a dog similar to yours- his was Molson- like the beer- brown!

[Khyron]

Name him "Cat" 

[PocketThunder]

Mr. Barkey Von Schnauzer

    Dammit Chris i just spit milk all over my keyboard!         

[Dans 68]

Troy,

I hope I can help you with some names! Our dog (14 mo old German Shepherd puppy) was named Roxy by my 8-year old daughter before we got her (Christmas gift). My pet names for her are "Ditz", and "Sharp Tooth" (a bit mouthy, but all puppies go through this) and Toots (don't ask). She is as blond as her sister and Mom (my daughter and wife  ) but loves to chase balls, herd other dogs and eat people food.

Some other dogs she runs with, out at our local dog park, are Mira (black lab), Hershey (chocolate lab), Daisy (Beagle), Foster (Aussie sheep dog), Kuma (tiny sheep dog), Kehei (pit bull mix), Tan (tan colored pit bull mix) and Bella (another Beagle). In-laws have Shepherds (Buddy D and Arcus) and Chocolate labs (Kody (short for Kodiak) and Molly). I hope these names help, but eventually the canines name themselves.

Dan

[Forza]

Sounds alot like my dog, hell on 4 legs and loves to run. His names Buster and we've had him for about 2 years, had a black lab named Duke also and a golden retriever named Copper.

[Neal_J]

He looks like an "Indy" to me.

"I got a lot of fond memories of that dog..."

Name the movie.

Neal

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Mr. Barkey Von Schnauzer

    Dammit Chris i just spit milk all over my keyboard!         

Im surprised no one else thought of it before me....

Ever see the commercial?   Something about giving your dog a name that HE likes....that wasnt one obviously...

[Tilar]

Name him "Cat" 

My sister had a giant schnauzer that she named "Kitty", And when she would go outside and call Kitty Kitty Kitty! That huge ass dog would come a running. That was a sight to see 

[remta1]

what about Zac  or  zak  ?

[69_500]

So did you decide on a name yet Troy?

I named my dog R/T. Only problem is when we go to the VET they try to spell it out as "Artie" which is when I correct them. Other dogs name is Six Pac. Yeah I know, but she doesn't seem to mind.

[472 R/T SE]

Yeah we did the Mopar theme too.  "Hemi" is the male, "Cuda" is the female, Bengal cats.  My 7 year old little girl always asks why I have our cat's name written on the hood. 

[Bobs69]

RED.  You said he is dark orange and sort of looks red??  Like the father on "That 70's show"  RED.  Short and simple, the dog will remember it easy, and I think it's easy to yell!

I knew a girl that named her lab Socks.  Short for Socratease (best spelling I could manage)
I knew another girl that named her lab Bauer.  Shot, not sure about that spelling either.  Bauwer like the ice skates.

[69_500]

Troy, people wanna know. So which name did you finally decide on? I'm assuming it wasn't any of the ones mentioned.