How to Train Your Cat to Come When Called

Cats are very independent, yes, but they can be trained to be very... less so. Getting your cat to come when called is one of the easiest training steps and most people train their cat without even realizing that they "trained" them to do so. If your cat is new, then this should be easy and if you're not changing from their shelter name, they may even already know how to do this. Training older cats is slightly harder, but nothing that can't be done.

1. You need to find a treat that your cat likes and that preferably is low calorie (using their normal food will work to but may take a little longer)
2. When you call your cat, use a high voice (don't strain your voice) and emphasize the "ee" sound, this is not necessary but your cat will respond to it better and quicker
3. As calling their name, hold their favorite bag of treats or bowl of food and shake lightly so they can hear it (make sure that they have had this treat/food before so they know that it's worth coming for) make sure to continuously call their name
4. Repeat this whenever food is served or 3/4 times a-day until they will come without you shaking the food

After they know that their name is the calling for food, your cat will come most of the time. You should call from different places with the food when training so they don't associate it with one place. Even when there is no food when you call, your cat doesn't know this and will come. Don't worry about being mean to your cat or tricking them, just remember to give them food or a reward every once and a while or they might lose interest. Hope plays a huge part in training your cat so they must think that there is some sort of chance that they might get something. Good Luck!