Lesson2: training a cat on leash

Next, attach the leash to the harness and let kitty walk around the house, dragging the leash. Watch him carefully that he doesn't get tangled up around furniture.


Praise him for being such a good cat, and give him some loving hugs.

Repeat steps 8 and 9 for a few days, until the cat seems to accept the harness and leash.

Now, let him walk around as usual, but pick up the business end of the leash and follow him in his wanderings. Keep the tension slack, so as not to restrict his movement.

Practice step 11 for a few days.

Teach kitty to follow you by talking to him in a cajoling manner and lightly pulling on the lead. Don't fight him. Leash-training should be a pleasurable experience for the cat, not an adversarial one. On the other hand, if he tugs at the leash, simply stop until he relaxes, then move on.

You're ready to move outdoors now. Do it gradually, and take your first short excursions in your own back yard, or in a quiet area.

Gradually increase his exposure to the sights, sounds and smells of the outdoors. Soon, the two of you will be able to enter walkathons together.

Lesson1: training a cat

Put the cat on the harness without the lead intermittently. Loosen it and let him familiar with some weight on his body. No rush. No punishment. Distract him with snack. He might respond by stand still, rolling, no move. At the end, your cat will stay calm and relax with the harness on his back. This step usually does not take so much time.

Use this style of harness instead of collar which your cat will easily slip and escape. Cat is escaping master!

Can a cat be trained?

Yes, you can train some cats to walk with the leads. There are some tricks to train your cat. I will be back to tell you soon.