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Old April 19th, 2012, 02:48 PM
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Great advice. Even in areas that are not urban, kitties are better off being walked on a lead as there are dangers everywhere.

I've started my cats' training by having them get used to the feel of the harness while indoors, slowly add a small leash, letting the leash drag behind, Once they were used to that feeling I then started holding the leash and getting them used to feeling some resistance.

Just a warning to everybody, cats can slip out of harness easily and quickly by moving backwards when the leash is taunt. The link posted by zoemisha looks like a great harness if you plan on walking your kitty.
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