Online Community Is Cracking Up Over A Dog Owner Who Made A Big Mistake By Giving A Name That Sounds Like 'Google'

Google assistant responds whenever he calls the dog by its name

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• Published in Animal Stories
• January 26, 2023

Just like humans, the importance of a dog's name is identification. Calling your dogs by their given names is an excellent way to grab their attention.

When you give your pet a name, you can easily train and communicate with them. Some pet owners choose a name that best describes their physical characteristics and personality.

Others just want to call their dog something cute. A dog's name will also help strengthen the bond between the owner and their beloved pet.

There's yet another thing to consider when naming your little fur ball though. Nearly everyone owns smart devices.

And most of them probably use the voice assistant feature. So make it a point to choose a name that doesn't sound like "Siri," "Google," "Alexa," or "Bixby".

Or you'll face problems just like this Redditor we're going to talk about today. On the Today I F****d Up (TIFU) subreddit, a dog owner shared some of the annoying instances caused by calling their dog whose name is Golda.

The original poster (OP) and his wife bought a Lagotto puppy. They thought of different names until they ended up with Golda.

But whenever they said their fur ball's name, Google assistant would respond to them. Their smart device thinks that they're giving them instructions when in fact, they're only talking to their dog.

A man recently shared his recent mistake.

He and his wife listed some names for their new dog.

They decided to name it Golda, but it came with a price.

Whenever Google Assistant hears "Golda," it responds.

Would this work?

Sadly, people can't change Google Assistant's wake word.

If you have an Android device, having Google home devices can be impractical.

Redditor corrects a previous statement.

But what if they get Amazon devices next time?

Dog owners can always change their pet's name.

There's nothing wrong with changing a dog's name.

This is another name that you shouldn't give your dog if your have Google devices at home.

Smart home devices can be inconvenient too.

Maybe changing the spelling would work?

A couple of users want to see the OP's dog.

So the OP responded with a couple of Golda's pictures.

Hello Golda!

She knows she's cute.

Sadly, this can't be done.

A Spanish user explains the meaning of the dog's name in their language.

The community is loving the dog tax.

At this point, it seems that changing the dog's name might be for the best. But according to some online guides, changing Google Assistant's accent can help.

This story is the perfect warning for those who own smart devices at home. If they're finally naming their dog, they need to make sure that it doesn't sound like any of the activation phrases of smart devices.

Otherwise, they'll end up being in the OP's situation. We hope the dog gets used to its new name soon (if the OP indeed decides to change the name of his dog).

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