Getting Your Cat to Come to You

Unlike dogs and children, cats are unlikely to come to you just because you want them to obey. However, a cat who knows he will be warmly petted, brushed, will receive a treat, or an extended period of lap-napping, is more likely to get up, stretch, look casually around, and then wander over to you (displaying, for all intents and purposes, the attitude that it was his idea in the first place). No animal will come to you willingly if you are raising your voice or if they think they are going to be punished.
Cats, by the way, respond best to names that end in an "ee" sound. You will most likely get a better response if you shorten Prince Zadrach of Dominquez' name to Zaddy, for example. Too, they seem to respond better to a higher-pitched tone of voice.

Guide:
1. Call your cat's name. If your cat knows its Name well enough, this ought to be something that interests it. Always start as early as you can in teaching your cat to come to you. Kittens are more likely to learn and be responsive than older cats. But a cat that is loved to bits is always able to overcome the reticence of knowing it all at an older age by the lure of treats and praise.

2.Pat your cat while on the ground or floor. Try to indicate the place where you would like the cat to come and see you. It also helps for you to crouch down on the spot you are patting, as the main reason why the cat wants to come is your presence, not the patting noise. There should be some sound involved to draw the cat's attention. If the cat notices, keep it up; if not, try something else.

3. Practice sounds that attract your cat. This is not really something that applies across all cats, so suggesting sounds here is not really useful. Rather, you will need to try different clicks, whistles, smooching sounds, fake meows, etc., that attracts your feline individual. And then use them to call your kitty!

4. Use rewards. Have little nibbles ready for your cat. Offer them to her or him when he or she arrives. That way, he or she will come to associate running to you like a speeding bullet with a delicious treat. Followed, of course, by a cuddle.

Does Music Mellow your Cat?

Much has been written about the power of music to sooth the soul, aid relaxation, and improves developmental brain functions. But did you know that music might also help soothe your frazzled kitty? Musicians and music publishers have even composed and released compilations of mood music, specifically designed to help mellow your favorite feline friend.
If you're skeptical as to what music can do to help mellow your cat, consider this: a cat's sense of hearing is remarkably sharper than human's. Research shows that cats have a much more expansive hearing range than humans, ranging between 45 to 64,000 Hz. Compare that with the average hearing range of a human, which are 23 to 64,000 Hz. Cats are particularly adept at sensing sounds at the low and high end of the spectrum. This may explain why cats are prone to their infamous "caterwauling" at the sound of discordant music or sounds.

Cat's ears are physiologically designed to capture a variety of sounds, even those that occur at a far distance. The design of their ear canals allows cats to receive and magnify sounds, even at a far away distance. Cats have been shown to be able to detect relatively quiet sounds at distances of up to 30 feet away.

Since cats have shown to have a very good sense of hearing, it makes sense that the right music can help mellow your cat. For instance, consider the sweet, slow strain of a violin featured in a classical composition. The sound is high enough to capture your cat's attention, and may prove to have a sedative effect on him or her.

But how do you know what kind of music to play for your cat? Some cats are incredibly expressive. Cat owners have told stories about pets who scurry out of the room at the sound of loud music or a blaring TV set. The best way to see what your cat prefers is to experiment. Try playing a soothing classical piece and see what happens. If you note no perceptible reaction, try experimenting with more upbeat jazz tempo pieces. Some animal behavior researchers claim that loud rock or heavy metal music can disrupt your pet's relaxation patterns.