Do you want to spice up your cat's life? Do you want to allow your cat to enjoy the outdoors and use some of their built-in instinct to hunt without actually letting them capture any small birds? Do you want to be noticed by other people? Then take your cat for a walk!
1. Purchase a cat harness and leash from a pet supply store. Your cat might like rhinestones on her harness, or he might like a leopard print for the big hunts.
2. Your cat should be allowed to become acquainted with the harness and leash at his/her own pace. Leave them near your cat's bed or bowls and don't make a big deal about them.
3. After the cat has lost interest in the harness, try to put it on him/her. Keep at it with short attempts until the cat is okay with wearing the harness around the house.
4. Lead your cat outside on the leash for short trials at first, then for longer periods. It may take a week but eventually your cat will enjoy being walked and love being in the great big wild outdoors. Next thing you know, your cat will be waiting by the front door for his next walk.
Cats need exercise, and walking them can be a great way to exercise them as well as relieve boredom. Cat owners know that a happy cat causes fewer problems indoors. Maybe the furniture can yet be saved.
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I am all for cats walking on leashes. I say we should all do much more of it so the "outside" public gets used to it and cats are more accepted and less mysterious. It is fun and we are great students. Thanks for your advice!
Thanks Fisher. I hope your people walk you often!
Peggy
welcome a new reader!
why not walk the cat?! i think its a great idea. i am sure some cats will take the walk better than others. :)
Hi Peggy,
Just wanted you to know that Aspen and I changed her site to a blog, Aspen the Yorkie. We had a link to you on the website, and we're planning on putting a post up next week with a link here since it's National Professional Pet Sitters week, we think? Anyway, just wanted to let you know. Hope you're doing great, it's been a long time!
Claudia & Aspen
Right on Shelly!
So glad to hear from you again, Claudia. Love the look of your new blog! Say hi to Aspen.
Peggy
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