You not over thinking it, have noticed this trend when my son is around with a far more modern cellphone, also apps...., I refuse a new phone, if it works leave it be. Allergic to apps on phones, sure they follow, track and trace your every movement, call me crazy, I prefer to keep it that way!
Good tip to remember, spelling it out. Jovi sounds like all dogs, one word sets them off in a frenzy!
Each comes to have distinct character, perhaps one day when you ready you will visit the local dog rescue and adopt another four-legged friend. So many looking for good homes...
I know there are, but I don't think I have the capacity in my heart to handle that kind of loss again!
I had the same reaction to losing a 6 month old kitten in road kill, never again on my watch.