Training your Cat to Walk on a Leash

Would you like to train a cat to walk on a leash? Imagine walking along with your little cat exploring the great outdoors with no fears of your cat being lost or running away. Why would someone train a cat to walk on a leash? Some cat owners enjoy spending time with their cats so much they will train them to walk on a leash with them to enjoy the outdoors safely.

Leash training your cat is not as outlandish as it may seem. All it takes to train your cat to walk on a leash is the correct equipment and a lot of patience. Harnesses are the best choice for cat leash training because cat's necks are more sensitive. Choose a harness that is as lightweight as possible to be as comfortable as possible for your cat. The lead for the harness should also be as light as you can get. The extra weight of a heavy lead may make your cat uncomfortable.

Training a cat to walk on a leash is all about patience. When you have your harness and leash picked out, now you start the training. Play with your cat with the harness and leash until the cat is used to the items and has his smell on them. Once your cat is used to them you can try putting the harness on your cat loosely for short periods of time. Tighten the harness over a period of time until the harness is fitting your cat correctly. Once your cat will wear the harness indoors comfortably then you can add the leash to the harness and walk your cat indoors to get them used to having the lead attached to the harness.

The only thing left to do at this point is taking your cat outside for short walks extending the length of your walks over time.

Cat leash training is not impossible. It just takes time and patience to train your cat to walk on a leash.