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2006-11-28 11:52:28 · 7 answers · asked by ana vampire 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...certainly, however it may take a little while longer. But if you are patient and go very slowly as well as ensure your cat is very comfortable with each step, it can be done.
Here are the step-by-step instructions to begin leash training:
http://www.catsplay.com/thedailycat/2002-04-01/mind_training/training_leash/training_leash.html
2006-11-28 11:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have only done it with three kittens about six months old (not all at once, mind you!) It's worth a try. Just know that you must use a harness and a leash with her. Cats need the restraint around their bodies as their necks are not muscled like a dog's so a collar and leash could harm them.
So you put the harness on when you are at home. She will probably plop down on the floor and not move at all at first. When she has worn the harness for a few times and is moving around the house freely you just attach the leash and take her outside. When you go outside go to a quiet place like a back garden to take her exploring. A cat can easily be spooked by a dog or loud traffic and can get away from you. Always wrap the leash a number of times around your wrist as a spooked cat can get away from you very easily.
2006-11-28 12:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-13 16:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by shearin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as some have said it can be done. Mine were "trained" to wear the harness at 2-3 months old. They are really cute now - when they want to go out, and I hold out their harness, they practically put it on themselves.
But I do not try to take them out in the front of the house where it's noisy and dogs could get them while we're walking. I only take one out at a time so I can focus on them.
They are totally indoor cats and they just get trips into the secure back yard as a daily/weekly treat.
They have both managed to wriggle out of their harnesses once or twice and thank God it was an enclosed back yard!
2006-11-28 16:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by K.B. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well you could first start by putting a harnish on (him or her) then you could go out on a walk and see what the problem is. Like if your cat is a house cat you should probably not walk it. But if your cat likes to walk then you can walk it. Your cats old so you should if you want to put it in obedience trails. Then your cat will learn from a professional and you don't have to worry.
2006-11-30 10:01:54 · answer #5 · answered by Julia B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
waited a little to long didn't you. should have started training it went it was a year old.
Lots of luck
2006-11-28 11:56:55 · answer #6 · answered by Angell 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wow, just put on the leash and get her use to it.
2006-11-28 12:43:24 · answer #7 · answered by Grandma of six 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋