Why Your Cat Doesn't Listen to You: The Real Reason Cats Ignore Cues

Have you ever called your cat, watched them look directly at you…and then watched them walk away?

Or taught your cat to come when called, only to have them completely ignore you when something more interesting is happening?

Does that mean your cat is stubborn, defiant, or simply choosing to ignore you?

Not necessarily.

In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss explains why knowing a behavior and choosing to perform it are two very different things. Your cat's motivation, the environment, the value of the available rewards, and even the attention you give them can all influence what they do in a particular moment.

You'll learn:

• Why a cat can understand a cue without responding every time
• Why the squirrel outside may beat your best treat
• Why "attention-seeking" isn't necessarily a bad thing
• How we can accidentally reinforce behaviors we don't want
• Why "no" doesn't actually tell your cat what you want them to do
• How to make desired behaviors easier and more rewarding
• Why a behavior that works at home may fall apart in a more distracting environment
• The five questions to ask when your cat suddenly "doesn't listen"

Because your cat isn't necessarily saying, "No, Molly. I refuse."

They may simply be saying:

"I have a better offer."