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How does one get a 9 year old now indoor kitty to like a harness? Tristan has let me borrow his, it's rather old and chunky, leather with lots of buckles (has been used on both Cleo and Timmy, but he didn't seem to mind the smell). I want to get a nice thin fabric one that will feel more comfortable. Last night we put it on Chuckie, and he walked backwards, and lay flat on the ground, he hated it. I put it on him for about 20 mins this morning. He just sat on his belly on my bed, and barely moved.
I want to try and get him used to a harness, as the enclosure is further away from the house. I can't imagine getting him out of the house and up steep steps without him escaping from my arms.
Of course i COULD just stick him in the carrier each time i want to take him out..spending a few days putting it on him for a few minutes, till hopefully on friday we can try and attach the lead, and take him outside and see what he thinks.
I've read it takes an extreme amount of time and patience. Does anyone have any tips, or positive experiences?
I want to try and get him used to a harness, as the enclosure is further away from the house. I can't imagine getting him out of the house and up steep steps without him escaping from my arms.
Of course i COULD just stick him in the carrier each time i want to take him out..spending a few days putting it on him for a few minutes, till hopefully on friday we can try and attach the lead, and take him outside and see what he thinks.
I've read it takes an extreme amount of time and patience. Does anyone have any tips, or positive experiences?