My cat loves the outdoors and will happily run off for hours if given the slightest chance. He doesn't especially mind having the leash put on him. He doesn't seem to especially mind being outside on the leash, although he may take a few minutes to start moving, which is significant given how comforable he is outside unleashed. But he very much does not like being tugged on, will make a protest noise, and if he moves at all, it will just be a little bit. When you stop tugging, he may just lay down and chill. I tried treats, but he doesn't seem totally comfortable outside on the leash, and won't come for the treats.
So I don't know how to progress. Sitting by him on the steps is fine and all, but the one time I ignored him to read on my phone, he managed to get the harness off. Nor can I let him walk me, since he heads for the bushes like every time. So its not especially relaxing as is, and I feel I need some kind of strategy. Is there one, or is it a keep trying kind of thing?
The wife and I wanted to go for a walk last night. He had escaped an hour earlier. He saw us walking and came with us. We had to turn around and go home since it seems like he might go furter than the busy street if following. So he likes being with us and exploring -- it seems there should be a way to get him there with the leash.
Thanks.
So I don't know how to progress. Sitting by him on the steps is fine and all, but the one time I ignored him to read on my phone, he managed to get the harness off. Nor can I let him walk me, since he heads for the bushes like every time. So its not especially relaxing as is, and I feel I need some kind of strategy. Is there one, or is it a keep trying kind of thing?
The wife and I wanted to go for a walk last night. He had escaped an hour earlier. He saw us walking and came with us. We had to turn around and go home since it seems like he might go furter than the busy street if following. So he likes being with us and exploring -- it seems there should be a way to get him there with the leash.
Thanks.