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Give your cat a new leash
on life!
 Have you ever taken your cat for a walk? Does
your cat know about leashes? Are you afraid that putting
your cat on leash would result in a tug-of-war match or worse? If so, read on, and let the adventures begin!
Why leash train a cat?
If
your cat is an indoor cat, you may want to try outdoor adventures for the two of you.
What to do
Keep a breakaway
collar with an
ID tag on cats
at all times to
help prevent a
lost cat. It
only takes once
for a cat to
slip out and
wander too far.
Introduce the
harness by
putting it on
your cat during
feeding. After
your cat can
wear a harness
during feeding
without concern,
add the leash
and hold the
leash for a few
minutes as you
follow your cat.
Distract your
cat and offer
praise and
treats for
ignoring the
leash.
Use
treats to call
your cat to you.
Remember
to use treats!
If your cat needs
encouragement to
follow you try using
a toy to lure
your cat to
follow you. Basically,
do anything positive
to get your cat's
attention and
trigger the chase
instinct.
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After your cat
can wear a collar during
feeding without concern, add
the leash and follow your
cat around the house
praising every time your cat
looks at you and for walking
nicely at the end of the
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When can I take
your cat outside on a leash?
When your cat is
comfortable at
the end of the
leash and comes
to you for a
treat, then you
are ready to try
a few minutes in
an outdoor
protected area
like your back
yard.
Once you have
mastered leash
walking indoors, it
is time to explore
the great outdoors!
Keep the first few
trips outside short
and positive.
Make sure your cat
is hungry. Don't
expect too much.
Take your cat
outside at about the
same time every day.
This routine helps
prevent your cat
from learning to beg
for kitty adventures
throughout the day
or night.
Learn more...Leash
Walking &
Walking on a Leash
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"Helping you raise a fabulous feline
friend for life." |
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