We all love our cats and agree that our furry friends deserve the best. Exploring the outdoors with your furry little cat helps him, with plenty of mental stimulation, while keeping him away from the hazards and health risks faced by the most outdoor cats. Even with the correct amount of indoor quality entertainment, frustrated cats still face feline anxiety, depression, and anger. Nothing can beat the natural fresh air, various alluring scents, and chirping of the birds. If you train your cat on leash, he will be more obedient and responsive to you.

Train your cat on leash

Your cat might be happy while sleeping in the sunlight coming from the window, but try putting a   leash on your feline, and his hidden tiger will emerge immediately. Every pet cat will not instantly transform into an active animal, but it can happen anyway whenever you try.

Can you train your cat on leash to follow you at a pace when walking? Yes, you can, and it is not difficult. You just have to be patience, keep practicing and in no time, your cat will begin to walk with you. For training, your cat on leash here are some helpful leash training tips.

• Training your cat when it is still a kitten is the best time to start. You need to teach a kitty the correct way to behave while it is still little. Shaping the behavior of a kitten is the same as doing that with children. Th behaviors are new to them and they have no concept of right and wrong yet. It would be more difficult to train an older cat because it already has some set behaviors. If you and your cat are both patients, training the cat to walk on a leash is possible.

• First things first; you need to buy a leash for the cat. What you have to do is to look for a leash that will be cool for you and the cat. A lot of leashes are on sale in the market today. There are some that can be retracted with a setting on the holder to release s suitable length of leash for the cat.

• On the flip side, you can leave the cat to determine just how much it wants. Walking while leaving the cat to play while keeping it safe and under control would be one of the situations you can do the aforementioned. Other leashes are the regular ones which are about five to six feet averagely and are also suitable for use as well. The leash should not be heavy. You are not getting the weighty ones you get for dogs. It would be too heavy on the cat and make it really uncomfortable.

• A harness or collar is another item you can consider for the cat. Harnesses are the best options for cats. If you are getting a collar, it has to quite thin and light. During your search, note that the cat will need some room around its neck, not too much but just right. Harnesses should not be tight or make the cat uncomfortable. If it is too tight, the cat can get sores, and this would require a trip to the vet to get treated.

• As soon as you purchase the leash, harness or collar, you will have to use the item to play with the cat. Doing this will make the cat’s scent rub off on it. as soon as your cat has played with it, what you will do next is to begin with the harness.

• Take the harness and put it loosely on the cat, as loose as can be. Watch how the cat reacts to know if you can let him wear it for a little while or if you will have to take it off and play with the cat. This is an important step. Forcing the harness on the cat will make the mad at both you and the harness. Follow these steps patiently.

• When you finally get the cat to wear the harness loosely, it is time to try to get it a little tighter, tight enough to still keep the cat comfortable. Now is the time to let the cat wear the harness a little.

• As soon as soon as you see that it is all going smoothly, know that it is time to attach the leash. Do not forget to get the cat to play with the leash. Put it on the cat and let it get used to wearing it. after this, you will have to begin to walk the cat inside until it gets accustomed to it. when the cat becomes relaxed with the leash, it is okay to take the cat out for a walk.

• Ensure that the leash is not too long to let the cat run wherever it wants you finally start walking with it. your neighbors’ pets may be out, and your cat may want to play with them. Make sure your cat is walking with you and not walking you.

Now that you are good to go, you can work out with the cat as it also needs the exercise.

Never take your cat for a walk if he is insisting or crying or this weeping activity will be rewarded and your cat will repeat this behavior, again and again, to go out for a walk.

Safety measures

Do not ever tie the leash of your cat to something and abandon him, not even when you are going away for a while. Your cat could get caught in the leash and hurt himself, and he will not be able to protect himself from any coming danger.

When your cat spends more time outside, he is more likely to get fleas which can cause worms.  Talk to your vet for preventive options to ensure that your cat is healthy and safe when spending time outdoors.

Keep your cat away from things that can frighten your cat when outside, like busy streets and barking dogs. Even if a cat has been taught to walk on a leash, it may be scared by various circumstances and they can stop him from going on a walk again.

What if the training does not go well?

Leash training is something that you and your cat experience together, so slow down the learning process and use more treats if your cat seems uncomfortable. Every cat is different, and with a new exercise, some animals can take longer than others to feel relaxed. Always remember that to train your cat on leash is different from dog training. Although some cats may love to walk and discover new areas on the path, others may choose to stay at home. The cats can never walk on a leash like a dog as they are not little puppies. You should monitor your cat while encouraging them to explore.

Not all cats can acclimatize to leash walking, but there are several other ways in which cats will easily enjoy being outside. Many cats cannot feel relaxed in a harness walking on the floor, but they can be perfectly happy in a pushchair. In a protected outdoor setting, you can also set up a tent, so that your cat will be able to lounge on the ground where he feels secure.