Tips on Training Cats
for Harness
Cats, like children, have to be harness trained with
persistence and concern. Hard treatment and physical stress can only
induce fear in cats.
Starting at age six months, a cat can
start to undergo the training. Confine the cat in order to diminish
its need to wander. It is very vital that the right harness is
purchased and used since a cat can easily struggle and free itself from
the leash if a puny one is used. The harness should be of sturdy yet
of comfortable quality, one that is specially made for cats.
The H shaped harness made of nylon material which is light,
although it has buckles for the neck and the cat’s tummy, is a sure
buy. Make sure that there is a metal ring for the cat’s I.D., which
is located near the backside of the cat. The cat size can be
measured by using a tape measure for the neck and tummy.
The harness can be placed a little firmer after about five
days. It can then be adjusted to a two-inch width off the neck and
the cat’s tummy. Leave the harness on for five to ten minutes each
day and do this for two weeks. Keep in mind that cats are more jumpy
than dogs so they really need more care and guarantee of a no hard
treatment.
Use a walking collar with an L shaped fabric that
hugs the cat’s body. Choose a jacket that is breathable and provides
enough aeration for the cat’s comfort. A 5/8-inch wide nylon harness
that has three buckles is used for effortless fitting and strapping.
Its collar should be one that can be adjusted from 9-12 inches to prevent
suffocation.
Have the cat wear the leash while
wandering inside the household for twenty to thirty minutes a day for a
week. However, never let the cat out of sight as they may be prone
to getting snarled in chairs, tables, etc, and this would frighten
him. Once the cat has gotten used to moving around with the harness
on, then it can be held on to and the cat is ready for a walk in the
park. Felines will eventually realize that there are corresponding
limitations attached to being leashed. Position the strap with the
ID tag and leash where the cat can snuffle, touch and have fun with
it.
Being consistent and patient with the routine is the best
key to accomplishment. Cats love routine and habits, following
a sequence can make them expect what is next, thus,
preventing any straying and disagreement. Once the cat is used to the
harness, he’ll never even notice its there at all in the
future.
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