pulsar wrote:
As far as one-syllable versus two syllable names, we've seen no difference in training. We've had Heather, Tucker, Raisin, Katie, Cricket, Allie and Boogie with two-syllable names. With one-syllable names we've had Mike, Fire, Breeze, Jinks, and Razz. (Our current dogs are Breeze, Jinks, Razz and Boogie.)
Tom
Heck, i've named dogs with 3+ sylllable names and never had a problem with their ability to learn/follow commands. Moose-dog has an official 4 syllable name plus one 4 syllable nickname, four 3 syllable nicknames, one 2 syllable nickname, and three 1 syllable nicknames and can distinguish between them all (which one means "you're in trouble" versus "aren't you the cutest thing in the world", etc.), and follows commands without hesitation using any of them.
All my dogs have had multiple variations of their names to be used at different times/points in their lives. Those who were easily trained were easily trained regardless of the syllables in their names.