Ragdoll Cat (detailed introduction)

Teach you how to walk a cat? Cat’s outdoor exercise is walking! If your cat has been free-range since childhood and is used to going home after going out for a long time. , then you don’t have to worry about your cat’s amount of exercise. On the contrary, if your cat does not leave the house and the living space is very small, then as an owner, for the health of the cat, it is recommended that you take time to take them out for exercise every day! Below are the training tips for cats on walking compiled by the editor.

Training skills for cat walks

Cats have strong instantaneous explosive power and can jump and run. There are many cars coming and going in residential areas, so , when walking a cat, you must be able to control it and prevent it from running around, otherwise it will be difficult for the owner to catch it, and traffic accidents may occur. In order to prevent the cat from getting lost during the "walk", the cat should wear a shoulder harness. There are no special cat walking leashes sold in China, so cat owners can choose the smallest dog shoulder leash. This kind of shoulder strap passes through the cat's two front legs instead of directly around the neck, which is more comfortable and safer for the cat. When wearing a shoulder harness for a cat, you must pay attention to the tightness. It cannot be too tight or too loose, otherwise the cat will fall out of the shoulder harness as soon as its bones shrink.

At first I was not used to restraints, so I put on the shoulder straps and lay down on the ground, trying to find ways to get out of the straps. So don't rush to "put on" it. The owner should first drag the shoulder harness around the house to attract the cat's attention and let him chase it. When he gradually becomes familiar with this thing, separate the shoulder holster and the leash, and only put the shoulder holster on him (must be in the room rather than outdoors), so that he can get familiar with the feeling of wearing the shoulder holster first.

Slowly, if he no longer resists the shoulder harness, the owner can try hanging the traction rope on the shoulder harness, take him around the room, and teach him to slowly get used to this restraint. When you take your cat out for the first time, stay downstairs or in a safer place outside your house. Don't go too far. Let the cat get used to the sounds and scenery around you, and be sure to observe the cat's reaction.

If the cat is very scared, I advise you to give up the idea of ​​taking the cat for a walk and do not force it. Forcing a cat too much will only make the cat feel scared, and may accidentally injure the owner in panic, and may also have a negative impact on the cat's personality. This is not what the owner or cat wants. How your cat will behave will depend on the cat's personality, so get to know your cat before using a leash to walk your cat and allow the cat to start walking on his own, rather than the owner dragging him along.

Taking your cat for a walk regularly is very beneficial to your cat’s physical and mental health. When taking a cat out for a walk, the most important thing is not the happiness of the person, but the happiness of the cat. When training a cat to go for a walk, it’s best to start with a kitten. First, train the cat to wear a collar and a leash, let the cat stroll in front of your home, and then lead it farther away to gradually adapt to this kind of walk. Once your cat gets used to it, take it for a walk on the street or in the park. If the cat is unwilling, don't force it, just try a few more times.