Whether you’ve just adopted a rescue dog or a puppy, one of the first things to get them accustomed to is their name. This is so they learn what to respond to but also will come in handy for all their training too. It’s important to be able to be in control of your dog and be able to draw and hold their attention when you need to too.
The most important aspect of your dog knowing their name is so they know to redirect their attention to you when with other dogs or distractions. It is important that your dog finds it rewarding to respond to their name and seek your interaction.
This can be done using a variety of attention and focus exercises to teach your dog that when they hear their name and they look at you there is a reward which will follow.