Answer:
First, make a decision that whatever word means, “come to me,” is never used before anything bad happens. Never call your cat for a bath, trimming nails, giving medications or anything else your cat doesn’t like. Instead, go to the cat and offer a treat before anything unpleasant. You can use a bell instead of a word. Most cats automatically learn to come to the sound of a can opener!

To begin, always call your cat for supper! Give a little less dry food to snack on during the day and offer canned food for supper.

Reinforce the lesson in the morning by offering the first 5 to 10 kibbles or treats by hand. Call the cat, move backwards then give the kibble. For playtime, drag a string and call your cat as you back away. This teaches your cat to listen to you, come to you, and that you are the source of good things.

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