Russian Blue Cat

　　Many cat owners hope their cats can come when called and go away on command like dogs. This requires proper training to achieve. First, you need to give your cat a clear name. Next, help the cat remember its own name. Of course, this also involves training. So, how do you correctly train a cat to remember its name?

　　1. Naming the Cat

　　To help a pet cat better remember its name, you should first give it a clear and short name. Although cats are sensitive to sounds, their name should not be too long—two syllables are best. Also, the clearer and louder the name sounds when called, the easier it is for the cat to remember it.

　　Training is essential for cats to remember their names. Usually, you can take advantage of feeding and playtime to call the cat's name, allowing the cat to associate its name with all pleasant activities. Also, this helps the cat clearly distinguish the length and strength of the name’s sound. It creates a conditioned reflex towards the pronunciation of the name.

　　For cats to understand their owner's call, some prerequisites are necessary. Aside from the cat's health, the training age is very important: Cats should start name recognition training around two to three months after birth because, in reality, knowing how to respond and how to use the litter box are equally important skills. Only early training can develop a deeply rooted conditioned reflex. In contrast, adult cats have habits that are hard to change; they generally ignore humans, so training is difficult. Besides, the external conditions also matter. We need a quiet training environment to help the cat concentrate fully and insist that the same person conducts the training for better results.