RE: What's you pet's name
I sell my pet's name.
You know, kind of like how corporations buy the naming rights to stadia, i.e. The Molson Center, GM Place, etc.
I call up businesses and I say "I'm buying a dog. Would like me to name my dog after your business? I'll do it for $1,000."
Later, when guests come over, I introduce them to my new dog.
"This is my new puppy, 'Joe's Garage and Muffler Shop.' "