Female Dog Names Beginning With S
| Saber |
| Sable |
| Sabrina |
| Sachi |
| Sadie |
| Saffi |
| Sage |
| Sakiza |
| Sallesta |
| Sally |
| Samantha |
| Samba |
| Sammie |
| Sandy |
| Sangria |
| Sara |
| Sarabi |
| Saria |
| Sasha |
| Sassafrass |
| Sassy |
| Satin |
| Savannah |
| Savoy |
| Saydee |
| Scampii |
| Schnookie |
| Scruffy |
| Scuba |
| Scud |
| Scuffy |
| Season |
| Sedona |
| Seeko |
| Selina |
| Semaa |
| Seminole |
| Sera |
| Serena |
| Sese |
| Sesta |
| Seven |
| Shadarra |
| Shae |
| Shah |
| Shakara |
| Shaker |
| Shakia |
| Shakira |
| Shame |
| Shamra |
| Shannon |
| Sharelle |
| Shasta |
| Shaunty |
| Shawnee |
| Shayla |
| Shayne |
| Sheeba |
| Sheer |
| Shelby |
| Shelly |
| Shera |
| Sheridan |
| Sherri |
| Shira |
| Shirley |
| Shiva |
| Shooter |
| Shortcake |
| Shyanne |
| Sierra |
| Sidney |
| Silky |
| Simaron |
| Simone |
| Sinna |
| Sirius |
| Skadi |
| Skyler |
| Sleepy |
| Slinky |
| Sloan |
| Smoochie |
| Sneakers |
| Snookie |
| Snuggy |
| Sonja |
| Sophia |
| Sophie |
| Sorbet |
| Soren |
| Sosie |
| Sparkle |
| Sparrow |
| Spaz |
| Spears |
| Speedy |
| Sphinx |
| Spice |
| Spiffy |
| Spix |
| Splash |
| Spring |
| Sprite |
| Stasia |
| Stella |
| Stellar |
| Stephanie |
| Stiletto |
| Stinker |
| Stoli |
| Stollen |
| Stray |
| Stressie |
| Stuka |
| Subrina |
| Sue |
| Sugar |
| Suki |
| Sunny |
| Sushi |
| Susie |
| Sweet |
| Sweetie |
| Sweetpea |
| Swoops |
| Syrin |
Things to Look Out For When Adopting A Dog
There are some important things you need to keep in mind when adopting a dog, particularly a rescue. Rescuing a dog is a very rewarding experience. You're providing an animal with a second chance at a happy life. It's important, however, to keep the following in mind.
First, remember that not all rescue dogs are suited for family living. Some rescue dogs, whether due to their personality or background, are best in homes with adults only. If you have small children in your home, ask an adoption counselor about dogs that are suited for that type of family.
Make sure a rescue dog you're interested in has been tested for various behavioral issues. These include food and toy aggression, fearful reactivity, and other potential issues. Any shelter that does not perform proper behavioral assessments on their dogs is not reliable. Avoid any shelter that is not willing to discuss a dog's performance on these tests with you.
When looking at potential dogs, see how they react to the sight of a stranger. Do they become highly reactive, throwing themselves at the cage and barking? Do they run and hide? Remember that a shelter environment is highly stressful, so the response you see may not be the same as what you'd get in a quieter environment. Still, this first impression can help you learn which dogs to gravitate towards and which to avoid.
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