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idea. Solutions for some owners include fencing their yard or using an outdoor containment system. If your cat enjoys the outdoors and you want to find a compromise, try training your cat to accept a harness and a lead.
Training Steps
- First, get your cat used to wearing a harness indoors. A harness is far superior to a collar because it is more difficult for a cat to free herself from one.
- When she is used to wearing the harness, tie a rope or a cord to it and let her drag the rope so the she gets used to the feel of a pull on the harness.
- Once you have done that, you can attach a lead to the harness and attach yourself to the other end.
- Make sure the first few times you lead your cat outside that it's a quiet time of day, so that she doesn't get frightened.
- To coax your cat to walk along with you, offer her special treats.
Remember that grass and woods are much more interesting to your cat than a concrete sidewalk!
We have heard many stories of owners whose cats trail along with them when they go for a stroll. Using a leash with a harness makes this a safe, enjoyable exercise.
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PRODUCTS RELATED TO:
Behavior & Training
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