Thread: taking them our for a walk

We started after a few days we had Sif. Because not all cats stand to be led, or even the harness. If she was rejecting the harness we would have stopped straightaway, but she is doing well, she was on a lead around the house for a couple of minutes each time. Not ready for a walk yet, though! ;)

thank you Sifthewarrior - well I guess we shall buy a harness now - see how they like it

Originally Posted by Clivia

thank you Sifthewarrior - well I guess we shall buy a harness now - see how they like it

Let us know how it goes!

Jackets are way better than harnesses - have a look on the web for Mynwood cat jackets - I can personally recommend them as we are now on our third - they are cheap but strong and very comfortable. Ava put Sid's old jacket for the first time and was not in the least bit bothered. It was interesting to see Ava on the lead - she had no idea what she was supposed to do and was all over the place, whilst Sid walked nicely to heel. It just takes practice, peace and quiet (i.e. NO DOGS!) and some serious investment in small cat treats. Sid still doesn't like traffic much, but he is very good on side streets.
Sid's first jacket was high-vis, then he had red tartan for Xmas, now he is in Arctic camouflage and Ava is wearing his cast-offs till they are both full grown, then she gets one of her own.

I spent 20 mins trying to get my 5 month old into a jacket/hardness. He just rolled onto the floor and twisted out of it before I could grab the lead. He didn't like having it on once I finally did get it on and just started biting it. I may give it another try but he is the nuttiest cat i've ever owned, he has two modes, on and off, nothing in between!

As soon as you get it on, pick him up and take him straight outside. In my experience, they soon forget about the harness as there are far too many interesting sights, smells and noises to worry about!

Sif never gave problems with the harness and we started to see if she could wear one long before she went for her first walk. Now if she wants to go outside she goes to the cupboard where the leash is kept ;) however she is a very laid back coonie, I have no idea if next one will be so easy to train!