Tips for Training Cats to Come When Called
Siamese
Cats are naturally proud creatures and you never really know what they're thinking. Unlike dogs who come when called and obey you, cats rarely defy your wishes. Actually, proud cats can also learn to come when called and go away on command with diligent training. The premise is that the owner must have plenty of patience.
Cat Training Tip TOP 1: Give your beloved cat a name
A name is the cat’s "label", so owners should name their cat as early as possible. This is the first step for any cat training. The cat’s name should be pleasant sounding, simple, smooth, and easy to say, so that calling the cat brings a happy feeling. Cats are intelligent and have extremely sensitive hearing; they quickly remember their owner’s voice and their own name, even recognizing the owner's footsteps and simple words. They can also respond to certain words accordingly. Before training, you should let the cat become as familiar with its name as possible. For example, when feeding the cat, be sure to call its name, preferably several times, to deepen the cat’s memory of its name. In just a few days, the cat will remember its name and respond when you call it.
Cat Training Tip TOP 2: Commands and gestures + delicious treats
When the cat responds to its name by, for example, looking up at you, you can start training it to "come." First, place the cat’s favorite food in a fixed spot, then call the cat’s name beside the food. When the cat looks up at you, repeatedly give the command "come" or "here," and you can wave your hand to reinforce the cat’s conditioned reflex.
If the cat obediently walks over to eat the food, continuously pet its head and back and praise it in a cheerful tone to encourage it. Cats love praise from their owners and quickly remember praised behaviors, so praise is essential. If the cat shows no interest or does not respond to your command and gestures, you can show the food to attract its attention and make it come. At first, the owner can use the hand gesture simultaneously with the "come" command. Gradually, when the cat becomes familiar, the owner can use only the hand gesture to call the cat over. When the cat completes the command successfully, rewarding and praise are necessary. With this training, in about a week the cat can skillfully master the "come" command. When your cat comes to you like a dog, you’ll definitely impress your friends!(Source:PetsZone)