We just got our first cat and so far she's been just perfect. One thing that I've noticed, which I'm sure is true of most cats, is that she doesn't seem to respond at all to her name. I think part of this is because she's a cat but part of it may als be due to the fact that we've given her a new name (she's from the pound). Is there a trick to teaching her to respond when we call her name? Is there any hope?
2006-06-26 19:38:51 · 28 answers · asked by cjw333 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Keep looking at her, keep saying her name, as you pet her. Look right into her eyes, say her name...then look away. Look back into her eyes and say her name again. Soon, I mean real soon, she will know her name and respond. I have 4 cats, and I have used that method on all 4....now they know their names. Try it, it really works.
2006-06-26 19:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by daddydoggie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was given 2 kittens at 8 weeks old, from the same litter. One knew her name the 1st day. The other was just weird. She wouldn't let me even pet her for 6 months. Now they are 2 years old, and the little one still will not come to her name. People have said she doesn't like her name. We tried different ones, she didn't respond. But if we call either of the other cats (I have 3) she'll look right away, she doesn't respond, but she acknowledges that she knows we are calling them. Ruined my theory that she was deaf. So I figure it's her way. She usually checks in a couple of times a day, and now comes to me for a pat on occasion. So why did 1 kitten learn her name and the other didn't? Beats me. I think you just have to accept them for who they are.
2006-06-26 20:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by kaianna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Position one of your cat's favorite food treats a couple inches from her face. Let her get a good whiff of this must-have morsel. Speak your cat's name a few times. When she answers back, give her the treat. Repeat these steps a few times a day until your cat responds readily. This trick comes in handy when you need to find your cat in a hurry. In the event you can't find your cat, you can call out her name and she will respond with a "I'm here" meow when she recognizes your voice.
2006-06-27 03:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course cats respond to their names! All my cats respond to their names. Not only that, I have seen cats respond to commands like sit, shake a paw, etc. My cat can even play fetch - I throw a paper ball out and she would chase after it, pick it up, bring it back, and drop it beside me so that I can throw it again. You just need a lot more patience to train a cat.
2016-03-27 05:36:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your cat is over 2 years, try your best to find out the old name. My cat, dora, was 5 when we got her, and renaming her is completely out of the question.
If your cat is 1 1/2 or under, renaming shouldn't be too difficult. Constantly use the name. When petting, repeat the name often. Also while training your cat, find a device to draw your cat to you other than their name (I use treat bottles that make a sound when shaken). While using this device, use the name.
PLEASE, ASK QUESTIONS!
2006-06-26 19:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that when i got my cat it took us awhile to get her use to her name. U just have to keep on calling her by that name and don't say stuff like here kitty kitty. If you want her just call her by name and if she don't come then go to her tell she responds. This worked for my cat and me. Good Luck.
2006-06-26 19:44:23 · answer #6 · answered by roro2519 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of my current cats respond to their name. Part of it is just responding to my voice, but they do respond individually to their names as well. I suspect a great deal of it is the amount I talk to my cats.
2006-06-26 19:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have renamed all of my stray cats and all of them have known their new names.
Use their name a lot, not just come here kitty kitty. When you pet them say their name, say they are a good "insert name" not kitty kitty, etc.
Just like a child the more they hear it and realize it is theirs they will respond to it.
Cats are not stubborn or untrainable like most believe. Treat, reward, punish and talk to a cat just like you would a 3 yr old and you will be amazed at how well your cat will listen to you.
2006-06-26 19:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
every cat is different. yet they are all the same in some ways. try to call the cats name when you feed it and when you show it attention. since the cat is new don't expect it to catch on right away. it may take a while or forever. cats are cats.
2006-06-26 19:44:04 · answer #9 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There certainly is hope. I had the same situation with my cat. Her name was Muffin when I first acquired her, but then I changed it to Maggie. She learned her name simply by repitition. Keep calling her name whenever you want her attention, and she'll catch on quickly enough.
2006-06-26 19:43:20 · answer #10 · answered by sassinstyle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋