I've noticed mine, adult and kitten, seem to do it when something is pestering them, or if they're annoyed. Maybe it could be a personality-type thing as well?
Thanks, all. I think he's just a bit stubborn...though I have tried the treat trick that was suggested, and he's figuring it out.
To whom I have just banned due to rudeness: Uh, NO. 25 tomorrow, to be exact. Our cats have all been adopted as kittens, all between 6-8 weeks, and all have learned...
His name is Lazy (he's kind of a lazy-boy...he'll lay flat on his back and let you rub his belly). That's actually the second name...for a few days I called him Bean...but it didn't seem easy to learn. I've had him since he was six weeks...so I figured maybe he should have learned it by now...
I have a 10-week old male kitten who refuses to learn his name. He isn't deaf...I thought of that at first, but he can hear his toys rattle and squeak, so hearing isn't the problem. We've had other cats, and they have all taken to their names...not sure why this little guy is different. Has...