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Train Your Kitty to Walk with a Cat Harness and Leash

Sandy Robins  |  Feb 20th 2019

A cat harness and leash allows you to enjoy the outdoors safely with kitty in tow. We've got a few pro tips on how to train a cat to leash up.

Training a cat to walk on a leash enriches her lifestyle by safely allowing her to enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. It’s also an excellent way of revving up her exercise routine. There’s no question that a cat’s personality plays an important role in deciding if she’s game for a fresh-air challenge and being strapped into a cat harness. An adventurous cat will probably embrace a cat harness and the walks that follow, while skittish scaredy-cats may resist, preferring the view from the kitty condo instead.

And, it goes without saying that it’s easier to introduce a cat harness to a kitten than to an adult cat. Either way, patience is key. Cats do everything at their own pace.

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