I'm not gonna lie - I do. It's really cute, actually, and Andromeda [my cat] enjoys it too. Wanna know how I got her to do it? There's actually this whole training that the cat can go through.Start as early as you can, it's easier to train a kitten.
Use an "8" shaped cat harness, not a collar, for walking. But have a small collar with an ID on the cat, too.
Get the cat used to the harness in the house without the leash. Put it on before you fee him so he associates the harness iwth something pleasant. Don't leave it on very long.
When he is comfortable iwth the halter, put the leash on and let him drag it around. Train when the cat is hungry.
Use the cat's name, followed by "heel" as you would a dog. Move forward a couple of steps at a time very slowly. When the cat follows, give praise and a treat.
When the cat is comfortable with the lease, take him outside. Train on the grass and around bushes, which will interest the cat more than a sidewalk. Don't train in busy areas that may scare him.
Be sure the cat is up to date on vaccinations.
Walk the cat in you yard only so it won't get frightend by cars and dogs.
Always carry the cat out the door so he won't get frightend by cars and dogs.
Always carry the cat out the door so he doesn't get used to running out the door.
[sources: Laurie Clauss, Cattails Feline Health Center, catchannel.com]~Ah Bientot
5 comments:
Cats are evil and are trying to take over the world. The fact that they are trying to replace dogs like this is the first sign of the apocalypse.
Gee, thanks Andrew. But isn't she just so cuuuute? :P Ha, ha!
No.
Thanks. I love it when people compliment my cat.
Well I prefer dogs over cats but you got some serious issues with cats to work out, Andrew. Sheesh! Cats are NOT evil. And I always thought Andrew was smarter than me, in a strange way.
lol
:P
And yess, Dram is sooo cute!
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