Question by Kami: Anybody have firsthand experience training your cat to walk?
My cats used to be outdoor kitties but I moved near a busy street. They are indoor now, but I feel bad they can’t go outside anymore. They are both about 2 years old and I would like to train them to take walks. I have gotten information from this site: http://www.catsinternational.org/articles/training/walking_your_cat.html

I’m interested in hearing any tips or experiences if you’ve successfully trained your cat to walk.
Yeah, I know it’s going to be difficult. Believe me, I’ve already tried. I have a balcony I let them out on though with plants. They like to lay out there in the sun and check out the street.
I already have all the harnesses and stuff. drugs store They are accustomed to them and have walked around the house with them on all day.
Yeah, I might be able to do the kitty walk with my male cat without a leash in a park or something but the female needs direction. Wow, all of you have been so helpful! Thank you so much for the ideas!
I took the male out today on a hike. He just followed me like a dog and that worked out real well. I need to see if my calico will be the same.

Best answer:

Answer by tinkerbellnjk
My cat was an outside cat until he was about six month. After we moved, he had to be strictly indoors. Every time i would put a leash on him, he would crouch down and wouldn’t move. It’s going to be really hard to get them used to a leash now that they’re 2. I had no success whatsoever. Good luck to you. I felt bad, too, that he couldn’t go outside, but they get over it. Buy on of those cat-tree things that they can climb up and down. Have toys that they can chase. They won’t miss the outdoors after a couple of months.

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