Five Reasons Why Harness Training May Benefit Your Cat Provide you cat with safe outdoor enrichmentIncrease your cat's activity and exerciseImprove essential skills like carrier training and car ridesStrengthen your bond through working as a teamEnjoy a fun and rewarding experience together Harness Training Kit And Resources To Help You Succeed Leash Walks for Life While we know cats are safer when kept indoors, many cats suffer from boredom and inactivity. Cats are highly intelligent pets that need mental and physical stimulation, and leash walks are an excellent way to meet those needs. Whether spending time in a yard or on a porch, going for a neighborhood walk, or taking your cat further from home on an adventure, we believe every cat can benefit from leash walks! Confident and energetic cats will appreciate the opportunity to explore new environments and burn some energy. Cautious cats can slowly build confidence from gradual exposure to new sights and sounds. When you consider training and going outside as a form of consistent positive interaction, it’s easy to see the value in spending 15-minutes a day enriching your cat’s life with walks. Refer to our booklet for valuable information on leash walking your cat Harness Training Steps Follow the training steps to help your cat have a positive experience wearing the harness. Use our training steps to ensure your cat walks with confidence while wearing the equipment. Keep Cats Safe The Cat School's well-fitted safety vest is your best option for keeping your cat safe, but no harness is 100% escape-proof. Learn about other safety methods to implement before taking your cat outside. Leash-Walking Tips Get your equipment checklist and learn how to hold and handle the leash. Find lots of tips and tricks to prepare you for getting your cat outside. Troubleshooting Worried about door-dashing or wondering what to do if your cat always wants to go outside? Read through our list of answers to the most commonly asked questions. Frequently Asked Questions Can all cats learn to walk on a leash? Cats who respond with curiosity to changes in their environment will be good candidates for leash walking. More fearful cats can benefit from gradual exposure to new sights and sounds. When introduced to new experiences, every cat should know how to return to their safe place. Confidence will build faster when cats know it's their choice to explore and to return home if they get scared. How snug should the harness be? The harness should be a snug fit "like a glove." The Cat School harness will be too big for young kittens. For early socialization and training, introduce kittens to an adjustable H-style harness. Switch to the Cat School harness when your kitten is old enough. Is the harness escape proof? Cats are known for maneuvering in and out of tight spots, and a harness is no exception for a cat who feels vulnerable or frightened while exploring. There is no such thing as an escape-proof harness, and it's essential to layer multiple safety methods to keep your cat safe. Follow our guidebook to become a better handler. In addition to the cat school harness, always have your cat wear a collar with identification and a tracking device. Meet Your Teachers Julie, the Cat Teacher and Jones Julie Posluns is an associate certified applied animal behaviorist (ACAAB) and the founder of Cat School, an online clicker training school for cats. Before working with cats, Julie operated a dog walking business in downtown Toronto, where she took packs of six dogs to ravines and beaches around the city. She combines her dog walking experience and her knowledge of clicker training animals to help cats safely explore outdoors. Julie's assistant teacher is a clever black cat named Jones, who looks forward to his daily leash walks. In the CAT SCHOOL Cat Harness and Leash Training Kit 1 x Snug Fit Vest-Style Harness 1 x 10' Leash 1 x Leash Walking Booklet Harness Size Chart