I posted this question on another cat site, but wanted everyones input.
I have three ragdolls. Two males and a female. The oldest male would love to go out. I know this because he darts out the door to the mud room whenever I open it. I have be oh so careful about the door to the outside world, as I don't want him to get out. He darts when any door is opened. The basement, bathroom, bedroom ect.
I have been thinking about taking him out on a leash. However, I am wondering if I do so, and he loves it, will he really be trying to get out. I don't want to start any unseamly behaviors. ie, peeing on the door or scratching door. So what do you think? Is it safe to take him out.
For those who do this, have you had any negative effects? Also we do have strays running around. Really in my part of the country most people let their cats come and go as they please, Not me. I love them dearly and would be devasted if something were to happen to them!! I would love to somehow build and outdoor enclosure, but then again, don't you run the risk of fleas ect? Help!!
I have three ragdolls. Two males and a female. The oldest male would love to go out. I know this because he darts out the door to the mud room whenever I open it. I have be oh so careful about the door to the outside world, as I don't want him to get out. He darts when any door is opened. The basement, bathroom, bedroom ect.
I have been thinking about taking him out on a leash. However, I am wondering if I do so, and he loves it, will he really be trying to get out. I don't want to start any unseamly behaviors. ie, peeing on the door or scratching door. So what do you think? Is it safe to take him out.
For those who do this, have you had any negative effects? Also we do have strays running around. Really in my part of the country most people let their cats come and go as they please, Not me. I love them dearly and would be devasted if something were to happen to them!! I would love to somehow build and outdoor enclosure, but then again, don't you run the risk of fleas ect? Help!!