Suddenly, without warning, Doug Quarnstrom exclaimed (07-Dec-05 4:47 PM):

Ignore him?  If you respond to his yowling, then it's reinforcement of
the behavior, even if you yell at him.  Try completely, utterly ignoring
him when he's yelling.  When he, as you put it, "shuts the hell up",
*then* pay attention to him.  As soon as he starts in again, get up,
walk away, and ignore him again.

I have no idea if this'll work.  My cat's talkative, but in a quiet way.
 In her 10 years, she's never once yowled.

Even when she was accidentally locked in a closet some years ago.  I
awoke thinking I heard something, and realized it was this tiny little
meow, like "hello?  is there anyone out there?  I'd like to come out
now, please."

jmc

Ha Ha,

Earplugs work well.  So does several closed doors between you and the Bengal.
I got my Tigger, and now Tank (both Bengals), used to getting treats in the
morning when I got up.  Well, I sometimes have call duty and when I get a
call it must be answered immediately and Tigger does not know the difference
between 2AM and 6AM.  I'm out of bed, she wants her treat, NOW.  I have been
asked if I have a crying baby in the house when I'm on the phone.  My husband
said, don't give it to her, it just reinforces it, but I have to for peace
and quiet.  Tank, on the other hand can take or leave the treats but he wants
his lap time with Mommy.  So I'm trying to talk on the phone and work on the
computer with a cat, not laying, but standing on my lap.  If I put him down
he either jumps right back up or starts chewing on the phone cord.

I love my kitties though.  A few years ago Tigger got very sick and didn't
ask for her treats for awhile.  I missed it so much.  I try and remember that
when she is yowling in my ear.