How to teach a kitten to name: useful tips

Reflexes are conditional, unconditional, Pavlov's dogs ... Actually, why not Kuklachev's cats? This I mean, many articles give advice to teach animals on reflexes. For example, how to accustom a kitten to a name? Sausage is offered to beckon and nickname to say. And, they say, then the pet will fly to you, like a horse of Tygdyn, it is worth mentioning the name. And here are the pipes. Now we will understand.

General rules

The very first recommendation is to choose the right name for the kitten. Remember, the name of the animal must be 1 or 2 syllables. Everything. More kitten just will not accept.

Now about the sounds. Scientists have long disproved the obligatory presence in the nickname of whistling and hissing sounds. For example, my cat perfectly responds to the name Viva.

Important! The kitten will come to you only when it needs him. You can hoarsely call an animal, but if it doesn’t need it (no mood, doesn’t want, is naughty, sick), then pretend to be deaf and not dozovtes.

Another subtlety, which rarely mentions, and some do not even know. The name you need to choose is where there is a long vowel sound. For example, Viiiva, Muuusya, Iiiigor, Lyuusya. The kitten will learn to respond to your call faster, with a delicate ear, distinguishing lingering pronunciation. And choose the name that you like.

Call and feed

The training will be more successful if you periodically treat the animal with snacks. Otherwise, the kitten will simply stop coming to you at the call. What for? Food does not give, what else do you want?

Just do not use sausage. It is also dangerous for people to eat it, not like giving animals. But a piece of meat, cheese, liver - will fit perfectly.

Be sure to prepare the yummy in advance. Otherwise, the baby will respond not to the name, but to the slamming of the door of the refrigerator, kitchen cabinet or the rustling of the package.

Procedure:

• Call the baby by name, stretching the vowel sound.
• If the kitten ran, then give him goodies. Stroke, praise.
• If the fluffy bully did not come up, then approach it yourself.
• Give a tidbit. Praise, stroke.
• Constantly call the kitten by name, let it get used.

Repeat the items until the kitten responds to the name given to it. Over time, you can give food less and less. But do not stop completely treat the baby. Well, then why run to you? Do not give anything!

By the way, sometimes you can play on the hunger kitten. After all, he probably already knows that you feed him. So it will definitely come to you at the sound of the voice when it gets hungry. This is where you feed him, calling him by name several times. With each feeding move away from the baby further. Gradually he will understand that it is necessary to run not just on your voice, but directly on a certain word, that is, on a name.

Council Some recommend wearing delicious with you in your pocket. So that at any time you can start learning. Firstly, all pockets are smeared, you are washing away. And secondly, animals have a better human sense of smell. And you will not have to call, the kitten will walk after you until you give the food.

Call and play (pat)

Kittens are like children. They also love games and affection. So why not use it in training? Choose a time when the pet is full and slept. Usually, during such a period, a jet engine wakes up inside a kitten and wings grow.

Start playing with the animal, simultaneously naming it. Do not forget about the correct intonation. After some time, the cat child will build an association: the name is a game, and will gladly resort to you to have some fun. Of course, with the age of the game will be forgotten, but the name will remain.

The same principle is used if the owner noticed a particular kitten's addiction to stroking. When the baby comes to you next time, you will certainly say his name several times. Again there will be an associative series: a nickname - caress. And soon the Fuzzy will be happy to answer your call. Just do not forget to stroke the kitten more often. Otherwise, what to expect from you and why resort to you?

Council Do not scold the kitten, if he does not want to recognize the nickname for a long time and refuses to rush at you. Some pets understand what they want from him in a week.And others, and months later, do not really react. And it's not even a matter of different levels of intelligence. Most likely, your stubborn kitten is too independent and freedom-loving. Surely he perfectly remembered his name. Simply, he is a cat that walks by itself. Leave him alone with his work. Anyway, he is the most beautiful and beloved.

Some useful recommendations

Some owners claim that their kittens categorically refuse to respond to the name. They resort only to the food call of all cats and cats "ks-ks". And what to do if they themselves are so accustomed to their pets? There is an exit.

The next time you call a fluffy king to eat, then by all means add a name to the well-known cry. After about one. Gradually reduce the number of "ks" by adding more name. Over time, completely remove the standard cat's call sign for lunch. And always call only by name. You'll see, the kitten will quickly get used.

Council Constantly talk to the pet, pronouncing the name. Otherwise, he will respond to her only when he is hungry.

It would be nice if all members of the family are engaged in teaching a kitten to a nickname.This is necessary for the baby to understand and accept his name. Otherwise, the cat child will perceive only the one who taught him, the rest will be ignored.

We strongly advise you to agree in advance with the household that the kitten be called by the same name. Affectionate or playful nicknames are desirable to leave for later, when the baby learns his nickname. Otherwise there will be confusion in the tiny head.

There was a case when the home secretly taught the child to three names from each other. And when Philemon rushed from one end of the apartment, Kolobashka from the other, and Pooh from the third, the kitten got confused and didn't go anywhere at all. By the way, then I had to pick another name for him. He just stopped responding. Probably even offended.

Some owners do not bother. Why teach a kitten to name? And so it will come down. We strongly recommend not to follow this opinion. You never know why you need to call a pet? And if you plan to release a kitten on the street, then such training can one day save the life of an animal.

Did you know? It turns on cats in vain slander. Say, unlike dogs, they are very poorly trained. Not true.Even the smallest kittens are well trained, but with one condition: they need a reason or motivation. Preferably those that bring satisfaction to the kitten itself. The dog is more important to satisfy the owner. Knowing this feature, you can teach a kitten many tricks, and not just to accustom to the name. After all, could Kuklachev? And what are you worse?

How to teach a kitten to name? Patience, love and affection. Another understanding of the nature of your pet. And of course, a delicious treat. Otherwise, why approach you?

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