Might as well teach her early. It'll also teach discipline.

[ because while Hijikata loves the dog so far, he's still mr. no fun and games! he's all about discipline and behaviour! so he definitely will be slowly teaching Ume names and tricks.

he thinks about it for a moment, and gives Tsurumaru a nod. ]

Perhaps... I think if anything we should start by teaching her her own name too. Then we can do tricks, I think.

[ funny how Hijikata never had a dog but he knows what to do? hmmm! ]