More and more people walk their cat on a leash, although it is not a common practice. Indeed, walking cats on a leash is possible, but it is enough to take into account a number of rules and tips so that walks do not become a nightmare for the owner and for his animal. The first thing we must consider when walking a cat on a leash is that it will not behave like a dog. Cats are impatient and will not be disciplined when it comes to walking outside with their owner. The function of the leash is to prevent the cat from running away, jumping or climbing somewhere, because this is when the owner can start having serious problems keeping control of the situation. That is, the leash only works properly when the animal walks “under us”, on the ground. Walking.image source: freepik.comFirst stepTo go out, it is better to choose a moment when the cat is calm. It is advisable to first practice on a leash in a place where he feels safe. You can try putting a leash on your cat at home so that he gets used to it and doesn’t cause him any discomfort (by the way, a good tip for dog owners too). You need to attach the leash not to the collar, but to the harness. Choose a place to walk For the first time, you can try using a place where there are no other animals, no fuss, no vehicles nearby. It should be a short walk, sometimes even a few minutes is enough. Put a harness and leash on your cat ahead of time and walk it in your arms or in a carrier.Lower the cat to the ground and let it walk in front of you. Cats accustomed to living at home, very often on the street, suffer from a certain “agoraphobia” (in other words, the fear of open spaces without the possibility of leaving them easily). During a walk, they seek shelter, which makes them feel less vulnerable, or in other words: more invisible. A cat, like a good hunter, does not want to draw attention to itself, and if it is used to living at home, going out into an open space, where it is in full view, can be its worst nightmare. image source: freepik.comDon’t force your cat to do anything it doesn’t want to do.If you see that your cat does not want to come out of the carrier, refuses to walk, shows anxiety and nervousness, do not force it. It’s the worst thing you can do to a cat.On the one hand, walking outdoors can be beneficial for cats, as cats are very inquisitive members of the feline family. However, walking a cat on a leash is not as comfortable as walking a dog. On the other hand, “restriction of freedom” can end up playing against everyone, so if your cat is uncomfortable or if the leash and its trajectory become constantly entangled, it is necessary to determine to what extent these walks in outdoors are enjoyable and useful. Don’t force yourself to succeed where you don’t have to. See also: Moustached and tailed: interesting facts about cats.

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