6 Animals that Went Viral Around the World

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Pets Can Ride Public Trains Legally

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If You Eat Meat You Need To Know These 5 Facts

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Top Facts about Animal Behaviour

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Ending the Bear Bile Industry

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Hip Dysplasia and Dogs

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Vet Exposes Sugary Secret of Pet Treats

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Tips for Keeping Aging Pets Healthy

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Dolphins are Wildlife, Not Entertainers

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Protect Horses from Cruel Entertainment on World Animal Day

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The Zoo Experience Sweepstakes

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500 Japanese Dog Names

Getting a new dog is a fun and exciting time, and one of the first things you’ll need to do is come up with the perfect name for your new companion. I don’t know about you, but I find the process a bit overwhelming. With so many names to choose from it’s hard to know where to begin. So to help you out I’ve been putting together dog name lists for ideas; and today’s theme is Japanese dog names.

Finding the right name for your new dog can be tough. But one method that helps is picking a theme and checking out name lists for inspiration. You can write down the names you like, and then move onto the challenging part — narrowing it down until you find a name the whole family can agree on.

So if you’re looking for a Japanese name for your new dog you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together a list of 500 popular Japanese names to help get you started. From Akira to Yuri, here’s 500 Japanese dog names.

500 Japanese Dog Names

Female Japanese Dog Names	Male Japanese Dog Names
Aika	Aito
Aiko	Aki
Airi	Akiara
Akemi	Akio
Akira	Akito
Akito	Arata
Amaya	Asas
Anzu	Atomu
Arisu	Atsuji
Asa	Banri
Asuka	Benjiro
Aya	Bunta
Ayano	Chibi
Azumi	Chiko
Bashira	Chimon
Botan	Chujiro
Chiaki	Dai
Chie	Daichi
Chika	Daido
Chiyo	Daigo
Chizue	Daizo
Cho	Denji
Chuya	Eiji
Dai	Eito
Danuja	Eizo
Eiko	Enmei
Emi	Etsuji
Emica	Fujio
Emika	Fumihiro
Eri	Fumio
Eshima	Fumito
Etsu	Futoshi
Etsuko	Gaku
Fuji	Genjiro
Hachi	Genkei
Hana	Genzo
Hanako	Gin
Hanami	Ginjoro
Haru	Goro
Haruka	Habiki
Haruko	Hachi
Harumi	Hachiro
Hatsu	Haku
Hatsuko	Haru
Haya	Haruki
Hibiki	Haruto
Hikari	Hayata
Hinata	Hayate
Hiro	Hayato
Hiroko	Hedeki
Hiromi	Hibiki
Hisako	Hideaki
Hitomi	Hideji
Hoshi	Hidemi
Hoshiko	Hideo
Ima	Hideto
Isamu	Hideyo
Ito	Hikaru
Iwa	Hinata
Izumi	Hiraku
Jin	Hiro
Jona	Hiroaki
Jun	Hiroki
Junko	Hiromitsu
Kaede	Hiroshi
Kairi	Hiroto
Kaiyo	Hisato
Kamiko	Hisoka
Kaori	Hisoki
Kasumi	Hitoshi
Katsu	Hoshi
Katsumi	Hozumi
Kayda	Ichiro
Kayo	Ikko
Kazue	Isami
Kazuko	Isamu
Kei	Itsuki
Keiko	Jinichi
Keomi	Jiro
Kichi	Joben
Kiku	Jona
Kimi	Jun
Kimika	Junichi
Kimiko	Junji
Kioka	Junpei
Kishi	Junto
Kiwa	Juro
Kiyomi	Jurou
Ko	Kaede
Kohana	Kaemon
Koko	Kage
Kokoro	Kaichi
Koto	Kaito
Kuma	Kamin
Kuri	Katashi
Kyi	Katsu
Kyo	Katsuji
Machiko	Katsumi
Madoka	Katsuro
Mai	Kazu
Maiko	Kazuki
Maki	Kazumi
Makoto	Kazuro
Mami	Kazz
Mana	Kei
Mari	Keiji
Mariko	Ken
Masako	Kenichi
Masami	Kenji
Masumi	Kenta
Mayu	Kento
Mei	Kenzou
Michi	Kin
Michiko	Kioshi
Midori	Kiyoshi
Mie	Ko
Mieko	Kohaku
Miho	Koichi
Mika	Koji
Mikan	Koya
Miki	Kozo
Mikka	Kuma
Minako	Kuniko
Minami	Kuro
Minato	Kyo
Minori	Madoka
Mio	Maki
Misa	Makoto
Misaki	Manabu
Misako	Manjiro
Mitsu	Maro
Mitsuko	Maru
Miwa	Masa
Miya	Masaji
Miyo	Masaki
Miyoko	Masao
Miyuki	Masaru
Mizuki	Masato
Momo	Michi
Momoka	Miki
Morie	Mikio
Moriko	Minato
Mura	Minori
Nakano	Minoru
Namie	Mitsuru
Namika	Miyo
Nana	Namio
Nanako	Naoji
Nanami	Naoki
Naoki	Naoshi
Nara	Naozumi
Narumi	Natsu
Natsuki	Noboru
Natsuko	Nobu
Natsumi	Nori
Nishi	Notin
Noa	Osamu
Nobuko	Oshin
Nori	Raden
Noriko	Rai
Norita	Raiden
Nozomi	Raijin
Nyoko	Reiji
Okimi	Reiki
Rai	Reiko
Raku	Reizo
Rei	Ren
Reiko	Renzo
Ren	Riki
Rika	Riku
Riko	Rokuro
Rikona	Ruka
Rini	Ryo
Risa	Ryota
Rumi	Ryu
Ruri	Ryuma
Ryo	Saku
Ryoko	Samuru
Sachi	Sanyu
Sada	Satoru
Sadako	Satoshi
Saeko	Satsuo
Sai	Seiji
Sakae	Seto
Sakai	Shigeo
Saki	Shiki
Saku	Shinji
Sakura	Shinobu
Sango	Shinya
Sanyu	Shiro
Saori	Sho
Satomi	Shoji
Satsuki	Shoma
Sayaka	Shuji
Sayuri	Shunta
Seika	Shuzo
Setsuko	Sora
Shika	Souji
Shiki	Souta
Shiko	Susumu
Shinju	Suzu
Shino	Suzuki
Shiori	Tadami
Shizu	Tadao
Shoko	Tadashi
Sora	Taiga
Sorano	Taiki
Sugi	Taishi
Suki	Taji
Sumire	Takao
Sunako	Takashi
Susumu	Takato
Suzu	Takeo
Suzume	Taku
Taka	Takuma
Takara	Takumi
Takaro	Tamaki
Tako	Taro
Tamaki	Tateo
Tani	Tatsumi
Taru	Tatsuo
Tatsu	Teiji
Taura	Teijo
Toki	Tetsu
Tomiju	Tetsuji
Tomiko	Tetsuro
Tomo	Tohru
Toru	Tokuro
Toshi	Tomio
Toshiko	Tomohito
Ume	Tomoya
Umi	Toshi
Usagi	Toshiji
Utano	Toshio
Wakana	Toshiro
Wakumi	Toya
Yasu	Umeji
Yasuko	Yahiro
Yoko	Yamato
Yori	Yasuri
Yoru	Yataro
Yoshi	Yori
Yoshiko	Yoshi
Yuka	Yoshiro
Yuki	Yoshito
Yuko	Yozo
Yumi	Yuji
Yuna	Yujiro
Yuri	Yuki
Yuriko	Yutaka

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Still looking for the perfect name for your new dog? Be sure to check out the following name lists for more inspiration:

• 500 Male Dog Names
• 500 Female Dog Names
• 500 Popular Dog Names
• Japanese Girl Names
• Japanese Boy Names

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New Species of Ancient Human Discovered in a Cave in the Philippines

Bones and fossil teeth found in Callao Cave in the Philippines are believed to be from a previously unidentified species related to modern humans. The new species is named Homo luzonensis after the island of Luzon where it was discovered and lived over 50,000 years ago, according to the new study published in Nature. Co-author and lead member of the

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Norfolk council agree to remove anti-bird nets after pressure from the RSPB

Sections of anti-bird netting placed along Bacton Cliffs in Norfolk are due to be removed following pressure from wildlife groups, including the RSPB. North Norfolk District Council put up the nets to prevent sand martins nesting on the cliffs, and instead encourage them to nest further along the coast. Concerns were raised that the netting posed a significant risk to

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White-tailed sea eagles to return to England

Natural England has issued a licence to release up to 60 white-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Wight over the next five years. Previously extinct in the UK, this reintroduction will be the first time sea eagles have been seen flying over England for almost 240 years. The project, led by the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation and Forestry England,

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7 Benefits of Playing With Your Dog

Everyone knows that playing games with your dog is fun, but what we don’t often consider is that the benefits of play go well beyond just having fun. Adding in a little more playtime to your dog’s routine is one of the easiest ways to enrich your dog’s life. Here’s 7 benefits of playing with your dog.

You’re Training Your Dog, Even If You Don’t Realize It

One of the benefits to playing with your dog is that it’s a fun way to get in some daily training. Now I’m not talking about traditional “teach your dog a trick” training, but I am talking about reinforcing desirable behaviors. And in the case of play that revolves around teaching your dog to follow some basic rules.

Does your dog get too mouthy while playing tug? When that happens I simply stop playing the game. If you stop the game because your dog gets too mouthy you’re teaching them biting your hand is not acceptable. Does that feel like traditional training? Not exactly, and that’s why it’s so easy to forget that we’re training when we’re engaged in play. And that’s one of the greatest things about playing with your dog — it gives you a chance to reinforce good behaviors and have fun, all at the same time.

Play Provides Mental Stimulation

We all know that physical exercise is important for our dogs, but we often overlook the importance of mental exercise. Interactive games like tug or fetch might seem like a simple way to keep your dog busy, but they also provide a lot of mental stimulation for your dog.

Since games rely on some basic rules such as “you need to bring the frisbee back if you want to keep playing” they give your dog a chance to make their own decisions and help them build focus. Adding in a few quick games to your dogs routine is a way to ensure your dog gets a nice mental workout each day.

It’s Good Physical Exercise For You & Your Dog

Dogs require regular exercise, and using play is one of the funnest ways to make sure your dog has a chance to release all that pent up energy. And since playing with your dog requires you to get involved it means both of you will be getting in more physical activity.

And when it comes to playing with your dog for physical exercise don’t worry; I’m not suggesting a 3 hour marathon game of tug of war. Just a couple of extra 5 – 10 minute sessions of play can make a huge difference. Games like frisbee or playing with a flirt pole are physically demanding, so if you add those into your regular exercise routine (which includes the daily walk) you can make sure your dog is getting plenty of exercise each day.

And If you have a high energy dog I recommend checking out 5 quick ways to tire out your dog for more suggestions; these games helped tremendously when Laika was going through her “OK I know we just got back from a 3 mile walk but I’m still ready to go!” phase.

Play is a Fun Way to Relieve Stress

Playing with your dog is fun, and as far as stress reliever’s go it’s a really simple way to improve both you and your dog’s overall mood. Spending time with your dog can have a calming effect, and some studies have found that it can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. Adding in a couple of quick 5 minute play sessions with your dog each day can have a big effect on both you and your dog’s overall mood.

Playing With Your Dog Strengthens Your Bond

One of the greatest things about playing with your dog is how much it strengthens your bond. Spending quality time with your dog is one of the best ways to strengthen that bond, and when it comes to dogs play time is one of their favorite ways to pass the time. You’re not just providing them with fun when you engage them in play; you’re giving them a routine and reinforcing the idea that you are the bringer of all things fun — and that goes a long way when it comes to speeding up the bonding process.

Play Can Decrease Problem Behaviors in Dogs

Dogs who engage in regular play are less likely to develop problem behaviors such as excessive barking and chewing. The reason being is that dogs get bored, and when your dog gets bored chances are they’ll find their own ways to entertain themselves — and that boredom is what leads to things like chewed up shoes.

When you regularly play with your dog you’re keeping them busy and engaged, reducing the chance that they’ll go off on their own to find their own entertainment. If you’re looking for ways to keep your dog busy & entertained I recommend checking out 33 ways to keep your dog busy indoors & 26 boredom busters for dogs.

It Can Improve Your Social Life

And last but not least playing with your dog can improve your social life. Whether it’s going to the park to play a game of fetch or taking your dog to the neighborhood playground, chances are you and your dog will meet some new people along the way.

Your dog will benefit from brushing up on their social skills, and so will you. A study from 2015 found that being a pet owner was the third most common way that people said they met people in their neighborhoods, and that pet owners were 60% more likely to get to know people in their neighborhood that they didn’t know before.

What Are Your Dog’s Favorite Games?

What games does your dog enjoy most? Do you carve out time each day for a couple of quick play sessions? Does your dog seem more relaxed after play?

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A DOG’S WAY HOME book and Blu-Ray giveaway

Based on the bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A DOG’S WAY HOME finds its way onto Digital March 26 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on April 9 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film chronicles the heartwarming … Continue reading →

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Romeo, the world’s loneliest frog, finds his Juliet

Romeo, the Sehuencas water frog, was believed to be the last of his kind, having spent the last 10 years alone in an aquarium. Now, scientists have finally found him a mate during an expedition to the remote Bolivian Cloud Forest. The lone male has been waiting patiently at the Historia Natural Alcide d’Orbigny in Bolivia while scientists searched for

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Superpower Dogs

We are so excited about the upcoming IMAX movie, Superpower Dogs! The World Premiere of Superpower Dogs, an inspiring true story of extraordinary dogs and their life-saving superpowers, opens on March 9th at the California Science Center. The following week … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Walk Your Dog Every Day

Ask your dog if they want to go for a walk. Did they get excited? That tells you all you need to know about how your dog feel about the daily walk. But have you ever wondered why they get so excited about it? Today we’ll take a look at the daily dog walk, and why it’s such a crucial part of your dog’s routine. Here’s 5 reasons to walk your dog every day.

Physical Exercise

Walking your dog every day is a great way to help your dog stay fit & active. Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of your dog developing a number of health related conditions such as hypertension, liver disease and diabetes. And one of the easiest ways to keep your dog fit is by walking them every day. Walking helps preserve your dog’s muscles and joints, and it’s a great way to help shed some extra pounds if your dog is overweight. And the regular cardio that a daily walk provides can improve mood and energy levels.

Mental Exercise

The daily walk is the one time a day your dog has a chance to go out and explore the neighborhood. And since dogs explore with their nose don’t forget to give them a chance to use it. When you’re out on your walk give them some time to sniff around for some extra mental stimulation and enrichment. I always set aside a few designated “sniff breaks” for Laika on our walks. I give her the cue “go sniff” and let her do her thing. When it’s time to head back I use the “let’s go” cue and we’re back on the trail.

To keep your dog walks fun remember to switch up your routine once in a while by going to a different neighborhood or checking out a new park or trail. Once a week I like to take Laika to a local park or trail to explore; it helps keep things exciting for the both of us.

For more mental stimulation remember to give your dog some time to sniff around & explore on walks.

Boosts Confidence

Another reason to walk your dog every day is that it’s a great for confidence. Having a daily routine will help boost your dog’s confidence, and your daily walk is a big part of that structure. A daily routine will give your dog structure and stability, and that level of predictability goes a long way to boosting confidence, especially in shy or fearful dogs. One of the best ways to keep your dog happy and confident is by creating a daily routine for your dog that includes fun activities such as the daily walk and interactive play.

Tip: If you’re looking for more activities to add into your dog’s daily routine be sure to check out 33 ways to keep your dog busy indoors & 26 boredom busters for dogs.

Socialization

Walking with your dog will help with socialization by exposing them to different people, dogs and situations. Although the majority of socialization happens when your dog is a pup it’s important to keep up on those skills by continually introducing your dog to new people and situations. Switching up your route, such as going to a different neighborhood, trail or park, will give your dog a chance to experience a variety of environments and situations. For shy or fearful dogs remember to take it slow to avoid over arousal.

Reinforces Your Bond

Another reason to walk your dog every day is that it’s a great way to reinforce the bond you have with your dog. It’s one relatively easy thing you can do each day that brings your dog so much joy. Spending quality time with your dog makes that bond stronger, and the daily walk is one of the most rewarding activities around. Trust is a big part of the bonding process, and by walking your dog every day you’re showing them that you’re someone they can depend on and trust for their daily needs.

Tip: Be sure to check out 10 ways to bond with your dog if you’re looking for more tips on creating a strong bond with your dog.

What Is Your Daily Walking Routine?

Do you walk your dog every day? How often do you switch up your route? Do you let your dog take sniff breaks? Let me know in the comments below.

Recommended Reading

• 10 Dog Walking Tips Everyone Should Know
• 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself For a Dog Walk
• 10 Tips for Walking a Reactive Dog

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