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Training on a Harness & Leash
Up until now, I've just been lurking.
I have a 7 1/2 month old greyish brown mackerel tabby named Casey. We want him to be an indoor cat, but he wants to go outside, attempts to dart out sometimes, especially when we're letting the dogs out (3 of them)...I think he's jealous cause they get to go out and he doesn't, as he jumps up on the window ledge in the porch and watches what is going on.. Anyway, on to my question, as he's still young, and very much my baby (will do anything for me, seems to be as much in love with me as I am), so, wondering, any hints on easy ways to get him used to the harness and get him trained on the leash so I can try taking him for walks..? Thanks! Carrie |
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The very best harness out there and leash training tips can be found
he http://www.hdw-inc.com/walkingjackets.htm Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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The very best harness out there and leash training tips can be found
he http://www.hdw-inc.com/walkingjackets.htm Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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The first step in the training would be to put the cat on a harness for a
few minutes each day so he can get used to it. Then extend the time to like 10-15 munutes per day. Just let the cat walk around in the harness. Then when the cat is used to the harness attach the leash. Retractable leashes often work best because the cat has a chance to go a little distance away from the human. When you have gotten the cat used to the leash and harness, I would then take him outside (with leash and harness attached of course) and allow him to explore a bit. I did this with my cat Isis and it worked out just fine. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Carrie-Lou Salter" wrote in message ... Up until now, I've just been lurking. I have a 7 1/2 month old greyish brown mackerel tabby named Casey. We want him to be an indoor cat, but he wants to go outside, attempts to dart out sometimes, especially when we're letting the dogs out (3 of them)...I think he's jealous cause they get to go out and he doesn't, as he jumps up on the window ledge in the porch and watches what is going on.. Anyway, on to my question, as he's still young, and very much my baby (will do anything for me, seems to be as much in love with me as I am), so, wondering, any hints on easy ways to get him used to the harness and get him trained on the leash so I can try taking him for walks..? Thanks! Carrie |
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The first step in the training would be to put the cat on a harness for a
few minutes each day so he can get used to it. Then extend the time to like 10-15 munutes per day. Just let the cat walk around in the harness. Then when the cat is used to the harness attach the leash. Retractable leashes often work best because the cat has a chance to go a little distance away from the human. When you have gotten the cat used to the leash and harness, I would then take him outside (with leash and harness attached of course) and allow him to explore a bit. I did this with my cat Isis and it worked out just fine. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Carrie-Lou Salter" wrote in message ... Up until now, I've just been lurking. I have a 7 1/2 month old greyish brown mackerel tabby named Casey. We want him to be an indoor cat, but he wants to go outside, attempts to dart out sometimes, especially when we're letting the dogs out (3 of them)...I think he's jealous cause they get to go out and he doesn't, as he jumps up on the window ledge in the porch and watches what is going on.. Anyway, on to my question, as he's still young, and very much my baby (will do anything for me, seems to be as much in love with me as I am), so, wondering, any hints on easy ways to get him used to the harness and get him trained on the leash so I can try taking him for walks..? Thanks! Carrie |
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"Carrie-Lou Salter" wrote in message
... Up until now, I've just been lurking. I have a 7 1/2 month old greyish brown mackerel tabby named Casey. We want him to be an indoor cat, but he wants to go outside, attempts to dart out sometimes, especially when we're letting the dogs out (3 of them)...I think he's jealous cause they get to go out and he doesn't, as he jumps up on the window ledge in the porch and watches what is going on.. Anyway, on to my question, as he's still young, and very much my baby (will do anything for me, seems to be as much in love with me as I am), so, wondering, any hints on easy ways to get him used to the harness and get him trained on the leash so I can try taking him for walks..? Thanks! Carrie Try putting the harness on him without the leash, just so he can get used to the feeling. My cat will often walk low to the ground, as though there were a huge weight on her back, when I put her harness on after a great while (which may only be a week or two). If I leave it on, though, she gets used to the extra weight and starts walking normally. Once Casey is used to the harness, you can attach the leash and see how he responds to it. You might just want to let him lead you around, since that is often what ends up happening, anyway. Don't expect to be able to lead him as you would a dog, but be very happy if he lets you. If you want to try leading him, just give a teeny tiny little pull (just enough for him to feel a bit of pressure, but not so much that he chokes or gags) on the leash (not a sudden jerk, but a pull that lasts a few seconds) and see if he reacts to the pressure by following it. I am very lucky in that my cat will go wherever I want her to go. I just pull a little on the leash and she'll start walking whichever way I've pulled. I will usually walk a few feet with her, then stop to let her roam around. If she looks like she wants to walk a little further, I'll lead her a few feet more and let her roam around again. I never go past our driveway because I don't want her to think it's OK for her to go that far (just in case she gets out on her own by accident). Someone here once suggested carrying your cat from inside the house to the outside when you take him out. Ideally, by doing so he'll think he can't go outside by himself, but must be carried out. I don't know how well it works for cats, but a friend of mine trained her dogs that way and it worked. rona -- ***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!** |
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"Carrie-Lou Salter" wrote in message
... Up until now, I've just been lurking. I have a 7 1/2 month old greyish brown mackerel tabby named Casey. We want him to be an indoor cat, but he wants to go outside, attempts to dart out sometimes, especially when we're letting the dogs out (3 of them)...I think he's jealous cause they get to go out and he doesn't, as he jumps up on the window ledge in the porch and watches what is going on.. Anyway, on to my question, as he's still young, and very much my baby (will do anything for me, seems to be as much in love with me as I am), so, wondering, any hints on easy ways to get him used to the harness and get him trained on the leash so I can try taking him for walks..? Thanks! Carrie Try putting the harness on him without the leash, just so he can get used to the feeling. My cat will often walk low to the ground, as though there were a huge weight on her back, when I put her harness on after a great while (which may only be a week or two). If I leave it on, though, she gets used to the extra weight and starts walking normally. Once Casey is used to the harness, you can attach the leash and see how he responds to it. You might just want to let him lead you around, since that is often what ends up happening, anyway. Don't expect to be able to lead him as you would a dog, but be very happy if he lets you. If you want to try leading him, just give a teeny tiny little pull (just enough for him to feel a bit of pressure, but not so much that he chokes or gags) on the leash (not a sudden jerk, but a pull that lasts a few seconds) and see if he reacts to the pressure by following it. I am very lucky in that my cat will go wherever I want her to go. I just pull a little on the leash and she'll start walking whichever way I've pulled. I will usually walk a few feet with her, then stop to let her roam around. If she looks like she wants to walk a little further, I'll lead her a few feet more and let her roam around again. I never go past our driveway because I don't want her to think it's OK for her to go that far (just in case she gets out on her own by accident). Someone here once suggested carrying your cat from inside the house to the outside when you take him out. Ideally, by doing so he'll think he can't go outside by himself, but must be carried out. I don't know how well it works for cats, but a friend of mine trained her dogs that way and it worked. rona -- ***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!** |
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Carrie-Lou Salter wrote:
Up until now, I've just been lurking. I have a 7 1/2 month old greyish brown mackerel tabby named Casey. We want him to be an indoor cat, but he wants to go outside, attempts to dart out sometimes, especially when we're letting the dogs out (3 of them)...I think he's jealous cause they get to go out and he doesn't, as he jumps up on the window ledge in the porch and watches what is going on.. Anyway, on to my question, as he's still young, and very much my baby (will do anything for me, seems to be as much in love with me as I am), so, wondering, any hints on easy ways to get him used to the harness and get him trained on the leash so I can try taking him for walks..? Thanks! Carrie Once you expose him to more of the outside, he will want more. I don't think going for a walk restricted by a leash is what your cat is expecting either. He wants unrestricted freedom to explore that great big world out there. Ever think about building an outdoor cat enclosure / run that he has access to from inside the house? -- "Its the bugs that keep it running." -Joe Canuck |
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Carrie-Lou Salter wrote:
Up until now, I've just been lurking. I have a 7 1/2 month old greyish brown mackerel tabby named Casey. We want him to be an indoor cat, but he wants to go outside, attempts to dart out sometimes, especially when we're letting the dogs out (3 of them)...I think he's jealous cause they get to go out and he doesn't, as he jumps up on the window ledge in the porch and watches what is going on.. Anyway, on to my question, as he's still young, and very much my baby (will do anything for me, seems to be as much in love with me as I am), so, wondering, any hints on easy ways to get him used to the harness and get him trained on the leash so I can try taking him for walks..? Thanks! Carrie Once you expose him to more of the outside, he will want more. I don't think going for a walk restricted by a leash is what your cat is expecting either. He wants unrestricted freedom to explore that great big world out there. Ever think about building an outdoor cat enclosure / run that he has access to from inside the house? -- "Its the bugs that keep it running." -Joe Canuck |
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