Cat Wants To Go Outside

[SassKat]

I have had Sassy for about 2 years now and I have never taken her outside, although she has shown interest of the outdoors. If I did take her out it would only be with a harness and leash. I'm afraid that if I do she will want to go out all the time, and could accidentally escape. Does any one have any suggestions on this?

 

[abyeb]

What I've heard some people who have leash trained cats do is carry their cat outside so that they learn that dashing across the door isn't okay.

 

[SassKat]

How do you leash train a cat?

 

[Bengal Bud]

Abyeb's suggestion sounds wise ~leashing up and carrying out to make a routine out of that. I've had my little one for a month now...I wanted to start leash training and started on my patio. She had a tendency to chew on plants and must have smelled strays

 

[Bengal Bud]

...sorry for the cutoff post! Anyway, she came inside and immediately peed on the counter overlooking the garden ~vet and I attributed it to territorial marking as a response to the cats she smelled. She never repeated it, and seems very content behind the screen door. I may try again a bit down the road, but she's around 8-10 and I think it was too much/too soon/too fast...
Got a really nice suede small dog step in harness that seems to work better than the traditional strappy cat ones.....

 

[abyeb]

How do you leash train a cat?

Train your cat to walk on a leash – Adventure Cats