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I've yet to see a cat effectively take to a leash - though I've heard it can be done.

Me thinks its a reflex.

>> ^dag:

I've yet to see a cat effectively take to a leash - though I've heard it can be done.


I think IssyKitty likes the leash?

You start by letting them have the harness on inside, they will eventually get hungry or something and will see they can move around. Then you can attach the leash and give them attention for not playing dead. Eventually they will move around with the leash inside the house, so give them attention and treats. You will eventually be able to take them outside.

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>> ^dag:
I've yet to see a cat effectively take to a leash - though I've heard it can be done.

I think IssyKitty likes the leash?


ZING!

I tried to take my cat for a ride in the car one day, like a dog, smile, hop in, have fun. He hurt me.

>> ^dag:

I've yet to see a cat effectively take to a leash - though I've heard it can be done.

My cat would still walk and explore while on a leash. Occasionally the harness would annoy him and he'd try to back out of it, but he never flopped to the ground and refused to move like this.

I've noticed if you tie anything (like a scarf) around a cat's fat middle, they can't move. They lay there like they've been maimed.
Yes, I tease my pets for fun and profit.

I've heard the same thing about women.

It can be done.

>> ^dag:

I've yet to see a cat effectively take to a leash - though I've heard it can be done.

Both my cats become paralyzed with a harness or cat clothes. Wasn't my idea.

I've fairly successfully taught my indoor cat to take a leash. He knows if I put on his harness he gets to go outside. Not that I can like walk him like a dog but I can at least nudge him in the right directions. For the longest time he just slumped over until i thought him it was a reward.

And believe it or not my cat 'loves' going for a ride lol. He's Siamese, what do you expect. Crazy ass breed.

I'm pretty sure cats do this for leashes (mine did to as a child) for much the same reason as http://videosift.com/video/How-to-deactivate-a-cat . Natural instinct from kittenhood, when mama picks them up by the neck, they go limp. The leash is probably close enough. Never really occurred to me till now.