harness

[kat003]

need a good harness for my cat that's not uncomfortable, any suggestions? I got one and she was wabbling around in it.. so I don't know if it was too small or what

 

[Maurey]

A few questions! What type of harness did you try? How slowly did you acclimate her to wearing it?

If you can fit two fingers between the harness and your cat without it feeling uncomfortable, it's sized properly. Sounds like the typical reaction of a cat who had a harness put on for the first time. You just gotta take it slow and have a lot of patience (and treats!)

That said, for specific recommendations.

I started out with this Puppia harness in small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013N183G/?tag=thecatsite
In retrospect, I'd recommend getting their model that you don't have to put on over the head, that has an extra clip for that section, like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KCLFTT4/?tag=thecatsite

I've since sidegraded to a lightweight H harness now that I trust my cat more outside, though I use it only in summer, so my girl is less likely to overheat. Can't link a specific brand, as it's of local make.

For winter, since my silly girl sheds her thick coat and walks around fairly naked, I have the Trixie soft cat vest in XL. She's still getting used to it, but I feel she appreciates the extra insulation when we're outside :> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029EWPP8/?tag=thecatsite

Vest harnesses are definitely the most secure, with wide band H harnesses like the Puppia in the middle, and lighweight H harnesses being the least secure.

 

[kat003]

Another problem is it takes me at least 10 minutes to get it on... she really hates me when I try to put it on, maybe they just arent for her, was hoping to get her used to one so I could walk her when the weather is nice or just explore.

 

[Maurey]

Not every cat is an adventure cat, and that's okay! That being said, taking things really slow, with loads of praise and bribing can smooth the process along. I found this resource invaluable when I was first starting to train Jum :>

Edit: Just for easy access here is the harness training link, here is the clicker training link, and here is the guide to walking cats if you live in a big city.

 

[kat003]

Not every cat is an adventure cat, and that's okay! That being said, taking things really slow, with loads of praise and bribing can smooth the process along. I found this resource invaluable when I was first starting to train Jum :>

Edit: Just for easy access here is the harness training link, here is the clicker training link, and here is the guide to walking cats if you live in a big city.

Thank you, I will keep trying for sure

 

[Mr. Meow]

I just ordered this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SC7WFQN/?tag=thecatsite
I'll let you know how Captain Jack deals with it.

 

[kat003]

Thanks, I ordered one almost like that from amazon. It was a "Gauterf" cat harness in a medium and it didn't fit which was disappointing because i measured her. Was looking at the figure 8 harnesses to get her used to one since they are light weight and hardly noticeable.

 

[kat003]

I just ordered this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SC7WFQN/?tag=thecatsite
I'll let you know how Captain Jack deals with it.

I found one that works for her, is called a figure 8 harness and that's where I'm going to start with her as it is lightweight and she can't get out of it

 

[kat003]

I finally got her a harness that works and was able to take her on a short walk! I will be posting pictures later!!! She was hesitant at first but loved it after