There are several benefits to having your cat come to you when you call her. For example, you can call her when it's playtime or mealtime. You can also call your cat if you are unable to locate her in your home. In addition, when your cat knows how to come to you when you call her, you will have the reassurance that she is safely accounted for if you have to leave the house.  If your cat is indoor/outdoor, it will be helpful to call her to come back inside.  Calling your cat is also beneficial when it is time to leave the house for her veterinary appointment. Your cat may not view a trip to the veterinarian as a pleasant experience, so you may need to allow some extra time to get her come to you when it's time to leave for her appointment. Because cats are naturally intelligent, teaching your cat to come to you when she is called is a great mental exercise for her. Although positive reinforcement (verbal praise, petting) is an important component of successful training, the key to training your cat to respond to your call is an enticing reward. The most enticing reward for her will probably be food that she thinks is delicious, such as tuna, shredded chicken, or sardines. You can also purchase cat treats at your local pet store.  Keep multiple treats on hand. When you reward her, you can vary which food you reward her with so that she does not come to expect the same reward each time.  Catnip is  not   a good reward. Your cat's desire for catnip would likely diminish if she receives it more than once a week, so it would be best to select a food treat that will consistently entice her. Whichever food reward you choose, use it only when you call her. It is preferable for your cat to associate that tasty reward with responding to your call and no other commands or verbal cues.  Playtime can also be an enticing reward. You can use any verbal cue that you would like. One common verbal cue that cat owners will use is “Here, kitty kitty.” You can also use the words “come” or “treats.” The verbal cue should not be something that you already use, such as her name.  You can also use various tones of voice. Cats typically respond to a high-pitched tone of voice, since their prey usually makes high-pitched sounds in the wild. If you are not the only person in the house who would be calling your cat, make sure that everyone uses the same verbal cue and tone to call her. If your cat is deaf or hard of hearing, you will need to use some different methods to get her attention, such as visual cues– flicking a light on and off or using a laser pointer (available at your local pet store). Deaf or hearing-impaired cats also respond to vibrations in the floor, so you can thump or stomp of the floor to call your cat.
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