2006-07-18 06:50:51 · 6 answers · asked by steve e 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, Ely will respond to the "I" (eye) sound in his name, while Baley will respond to the "E" (ee) sound in his name.
totally different
BTW i love those names!
unless Ely is pronounced (EeeLee) then it would be confusing.
2006-07-18 06:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it will be hard or confusing for either dog. Your dog Ely already knows his name, so hearing a new name will not cause him to forget his. The new puppy shouldn't have any trouble learning his as long as you make it obvious that it is his name.
I have a 9 year old golden retriever and a 2 year old golden retriever, Riley and Duggan, respectively. Riley has never had a problem with his name, and neither has Duggan. Duggan may come when we call Riley, but that is only because he doesn't want to be left out of whatever is going on.
If you are still concerned, the best way to get a puppy to recognize his name is to use it while you are training him, praising him, doing anything with him, and he will understand eventually you are talking about and to him.
Good luck with the puppy, and don't forget to make time specifically for Ely and you once you have the puppy - that way Ely doesn't feel pushed aside. :-)
2006-07-18 06:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by MandyT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you say the BA part really loud, i have dogs named Sadie and Gracie, they know their names a part.
2006-07-18 06:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by Freakmonkey431 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the second pup if he is till young you can change his/her name!
2006-07-18 06:58:24 · answer #4 · answered by βεℓℓα ツ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do that it would be way to confusing for the dogs. â¥
2006-07-18 06:53:40 · answer #5 · answered by ♥USMCwife♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so, the second syllable is much too close.
2006-07-18 06:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by dalilvr333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋