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Dog Treat Names That Are Cute: 30 Ideas and 4 Checks
A quick way to pick a cute dog treat name you can print, say out loud, and sell.
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The best dog treat names that are cute do two jobs at once. They make a dog owner smile and they tell her what is in the bag. You need a name that fits on a sticker and sounds right when you say it at the market.
What to remember
- Pick a name you can say in one breath.
- Check the name on a 1 inch label before you print.
- Make sure the name tells her what the treat is.
- Keep a backup name ready.
Where do cute dog treat names come from?
Cute names come from the dog, the treat, or the feeling you want to sell. A wagging tail or a wet nose gives you one kind of name. A bone shape or a cozy blanket gives you another. For more ideas, read dog treat name ideas.
30 cute dog treat names you can use today
Here are 30 names to start with. Say each one out loud and see which one makes you smile. Pupcorn, Wagging Wafers, Snuggle Snacks, Tail Wag Tarts, Pawfect Bites, Doggy Donuts, Bark Brownies, Chewy Charms, Furry Fritters, Nose Nibbles, Puppy Puffs, Good Boy Granola, Happy Hound Hearts, Little Woofers, Mutt Munchies, Paw Print Pretzels, Snout Sweets, Tail Twisters, Woof Waffles, Bone Appetit, Canine Cookies, Doggo Delights, Fetch Fancies, Floppy Ear Fudge, Puppy Love Lollies, Ruff Ruff Rolls, Slobber Snacks, Wet Nose Wafers, Yappy Yums, Zoomie Zucchini Bites.
You can group your names by theme. Sweet names work for peanut butter and pumpkin treats. Silly names work for small biscuits. If you want shape names, see dog treat names based on shapes.
Do not pick a name just because it is cute. Pick a name that tells the customer what she is buying. A name like Bark Brownies tells her it is a brownie for dogs. A name like Snuggle Snacks tells her it is a cozy treat. The best name does both.
How do you check a name before you print labels?
Before you spend money on labels, do four checks. First, search the name on your phone to see if another treat shop near you uses it. Second, write it on a 1 inch sticker to see if it fits. Third, say it out loud to a friend. Fourth, make sure the name does not promise something the treat does not do.
Search the name
Type the name into your phone with your town name. Look for another treat shop using it.
Print a test label
Put the name on a 1 inch sticker. If it wraps or looks cramped, shorten it.
Say it out loud
Ask a friend to say it back to you. If she hesitates, the name is too long.
Check the promise
Make sure the name matches the treat. A name like Peanut Butter Pups should have peanut butter in it.
What mistakes cost you money when naming treats?
The wrong name costs you twice. It costs you the label printing, and it costs you the sale when a customer cannot remember what you called it. A name that is too long will not fit on a small sticker. A name that is too common will not stand out at the market.
A name that is hard to spell will not get typed into a phone. If a customer cannot spell it, she cannot search for you. Keep the spelling simple. Use words you already know how to spell.
A name that is too common will not stand out at the market. If three other tables sell Pupcorn, your Pupcorn will not be remembered. Search your town name with the treat name before you print.
How do you price a bag with a cute name?
A cute name does not change the math. You still need to cover ingredients, your time, and the cost of your shop. Write your price at the top of a page.
Subtract your ingredient cost for the batch. Subtract what you pay yourself for the time. Subtract your share of the $20 monthly Brevl fee. The number left is your margin.
Your labor is not free. Write down the hours you spend making and packing the treats. Multiply by an hourly rate you pay yourself. If you do not pay yourself, you will not know if the business is making money.
Your overhead is not just the $20 fee. It is also the gas to the market and the tape for the labels. Write down every small cost. Add them to your price before you set your margin.
For example, if you sell 20 bags a month, your share of the $20 fee is $1 per bag. Your margin per bag is your price minus your ingredient cost minus your labor cost minus that $1. Write that number down before you set your price.
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What should you do next?
Pick three names from the list. Run the four checks on each one. Choose the name that fits the label and sounds right when you say it. When you are ready to sell, follow how to start a dog treat business.
Set up your shop with your new name. Take a photo of the treat with the label. Ask five friends to say the name out loud. If they remember it, you are ready.
Common questions
How many cute dog treat names should I test?
Test three names at a time. Print a small label for each one and say them out loud. Ask a friend which one she remembers. Pick the one that is easiest to say and fits the sticker. Then order a small batch of labels before you print a large run.
Can I use a name that another shop uses?
You should not use a name that another treat shop near you already uses. It confuses customers and can cause legal trouble. Search the name on your phone with your town name. If you find another shop, pick a different name. A name that is yours will be easier to remember and easier to sell.
How do I know if a name is too long for a label?
Write the name on a 1 inch sticker. If it wraps to a second line or looks cramped, it is too long. You want the name to be readable from a few feet away. Short names with two words work best. If you love a long name, use a short version on the label.
Do cute names sell more treats?
A cute name can help a customer remember your treats. It does not replace a good treat or a fair price. The name should tell her what the treat is and make her smile. If the treat is good, the name helps her find you again. If the treat is not good, the name will not save it.