Why you shouldn't give your dog a human name: experienced breeders strongly advise against it

25.05.2024 21:40

Some pet owners think it's okay to give their pet a human name.

We will tell you why you shouldn’t do this in this article.

Why Dogs Shouldn't Have Orthodox Names

And although you are unlikely to find a ban on naming animals with human names in the pages of the Bible, a negative attitude towards this phenomenon is widespread among priests.

Church officials - and not without reason - believe that this indicates a disregard for the connection between believers and their heavenly patrons.

Superstitions associated with human names

Our ancestors believed that people with supernatural powers could harm a person and could interact with his namesakes.

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Therefore, it has long been customary to be wary and wary of people who named an animal after a person. Such superstitions still exist today.

Household inconveniences

If your dog has the same name as your friend, there is a possibility that confusion will occur: the dog will respond to the name of the friend, and the friend may think that the person is addressing the pet, not him.

Earlier we told you when you shouldn’t pet a dog on the head.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


Content
  1. Why Dogs Shouldn't Have Orthodox Names
  2. Superstitions associated with human names
  3. Household inconveniences