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What to Do If Your Cat Ignores Its Name: Start by Examining the Reasons
08.09.2024 13:30
Updated: 27.09.2024 16:21
Cats can be trained, and the animal's response to its name is proof of this. In general, the animal is capable of performing more complex commands.
But sometimes a pet ignores its name. And if it is important for the owner that the pet be called exactly that, you need to think about the reasons.
According to experts, there are three reasons for this behavior.
Firstly, the cat has not yet remembered or is not used to it
Perhaps the owner is to blame for this, who decided to choose an original, but at the same time difficult name for the animal.
That is why they choose short, clear, simple nicknames for animals that are easy to remember.
It is important to remember that the set of sounds that a cat hears in its name is also important to it.
It is possible that they are difficult to perceive, unpleasant, or do not fit into the animal’s memory.
Secondly, the cat was not trained correctly.
The effectiveness of training a pet depends on how often the animal hears its name.
Perhaps you need to call her more often, say her name when petting the animal, and not just during feeding.
It is necessary to take into account intonation.
Thirdly, the cat deliberately ignores the owner
But this is already about the questions about the relationship or character of the pet. In some breeds it is simply unenviable.
Maybe the cat is just not in the mood, and that's why it is stubborn, believing that if the owner needs something, then he should come himself.
