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posted 11-18-2003 06:23 PM         

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I named my female cat GiGi... she doesn't know her name yet though. is there a way to teach them. Anyone have a routine? Suggestions?

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From:Dallas, Texas
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posted 11-19-2003 06:00 AM         

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My cat just kind've picked up on it, I always talked to her and called her Gracie, and now she knows that is her name ! She comes when called, and, if you are talking to her and say her name, she will meow and talk back!

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From:Ontario Canada
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posted 11-19-2003 07:28 AM         

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I've always just made sure to use their name a lot initially, when I'm petting them or talking to them, feeding them, generally in a positive setting. It takes a while for them to come when they are called (but isn't that true of most cats even when they know their names?). Eventually they figure it out.

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From:Londonderry, NH USA
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 11-19-2003 10:47 AM         

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my kittie actually learned her name quicker than i expected! we've only had her about 3 weeks to a month and she always comes when she is called. i think it's a result of just talking to her and saying it all the time, to the point where you feel like an idiot! my kitten doesn't like treats, but i think it helped to pat her and tell her she's a good kitten when she showed up after being called. good luck!

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