Have you ever taken your cat on a walk? on a cat leash?

Question

Just got a gorgeous kitten. Plan to take him on little walks w/a cat leash I got him.
I think he'll love it
well do you walk ur cats?

Answer 1

I personally haven't but my parents have a cat who is leash trained. They don't really take her for walks but they put her out on the leash in their backyard so she can be outside for short periods of time. And they tend to put her on a leash rather than use cat carriers when they go to the vet or take her somewhere. It's actually pretty cute. :)

Answer 2

I don't even look at all the comments around. But yes I did and only two of my loyal felines accepted it in their life. The second one being really pulling on the leash.

Oki, three kitten if I count Jesus jr!

The fact is, there is absolutely no tricks about this and it might even harm your pets if they get nervous on this. But without really being good at this, here's what I discovered.

You'll have more fun if you let your cat wears it young and for a very long period of time so the animal will more associate it as a casual toy than something to limits its movements. But keep the cat in sight in all time because even a harness (do not just tie a leash to a collar) can strangle a cat to death. Also, when you try to go out with it, take it first in your arms or shoulder and be verrrry attentive to its movement and remember to always keep your hand in the handle. Many lost cats had fled while in leash by fright of dogs and cars, never to be seen again. Also, you have to have as many leash for as many cats because, there will be jalousy and or suspicion if only one at the time are trained to wear a harness and leash in the home. Also, as for the collars, make certain that for really small kitten you have at least one finger able to slip under the strapped area to leave breathing space to the kitten, its two for 4-6 month and up! After a walk, start very short and indoor walks even, give your animal a lil'shrimp or a treat. That he had been uneasy or not. Leash aren't for cats normally, so whatever their attitude toward the leash, you have to reward them to just love you even if you putted them trough it!

Oh just remembered... If it traumatise them, don't insist unless it is absolutely necessary like a shot at the vet! (but to carry them to the vet a box will do! Even if I can carry Charlotte in leash)

Answer 3

My sister does all the time. Not quite sure who's walking who, but they both enjoy. When my sister works in the yard, she will tie her cat to a stake so he gets some fresh air. He loves it.

He's so used to this, now he sits at the door and tells her he's ready now. Other wise "Mr. Big Shot" is an indoor cat.

When working outside my sister keeps him close to her, because the deer will run through her yard. We all live in the north woods so you never know what will take a short cut through your yard or property.

Walking with a leash is best way for your cat to get some fresh air. Other wise should be an indoor cat, because they kill too many birds, which are already in short supply.

Have fun on your walks.

Answer 4

It takes a special kind of cat to actually enjoy and interact during a walk. What alot of indoor cats do enjoy is a kittie run. Basically you just post a rope to two stakes and then hook the leash to it so that the cat can roam on their own. Just make sure they don't have enough slack to jump and strangle them self on a fence or anything. Of course if you kitten is still a little bity, you may actually be able to train it to like it.

Answer 5

start him out as a kitten and maybe he will like it, but most kitties (unless they are fearless and brazen) are much to shy and the outside world frightens them, as does being on a leash. Try getting the kitten used to being on a lead while indoors. Call to him, give him treats for sticking with you, and be very very patient and loving. Never yell at the cat for not doing what you think it should do. This is not the cat's natural inclination to be helplessly tied to a human and made to walk amonst a path strewn with doggy markings, and it will take a great deal of trust in you and getting to know the regular path to help the cat to feel comfortable in that situation.

You might have better luck with one of those mini-dog strollers.

Answer 6

I currently do not have cats that I walk on a leash, but have had good experiences with two cats that I did train to leash and collar. They do prefer to lead, and if I were to do it again, I would recommend a cat harness for safety. Both of my cats were adults when they were introduced to the leash, and learned quickly and were not afraid. Good luck--it should be even easier with a kitten!

Answer 7

Cats that are used to the indoors dont react well to going outside, So start while he is young. And cats that are used to being outside on a leash, will refuse to walk. But I did have a rabbit that I took for walks. He was oblivious to all the things cats notice first.

Answer 8

Way back when I did have a cat that I would walk on his leash. He was totally ok with it and liked the outing.

Our kittens now are in the fence where they can get out to get hurt or poop in the neighbors flower beds or eaten by coyotes. I forgot how cute cats can be, and we are very happy that we got these two.

Answer 9

I have one cat that can go out on a leash. The other ones freak out when I try to put it on them. The one who likes the leash is kind of a freak...he's really more like a dog than a cat.

Answer 10

I just got a kitten too and im thinking of taken her for small walks haha i think some cats like it and some dont best to stay away from loud noises so maybe a small park.
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