Leash training

I start the cat with the leash dragging around the house as the cat prowls around. I also make sure that I have a HARNESS rather than a collar for the cat. If the cat is frightened on the leash they can slip the collar very quickly and easily. With a harness it is much much harder for them to wiggle out of it. Cats aren't like dogs in the fact that they aren't too thrilled about having you walk them. They much prefer to walk you...so when you start walking your cat remember to let her lead...unless she is going to crawl through a fence or do something where you can't follow. You might also consider getting a retractable leash that will give the cat more room to roam without you being right there. Some cats aren't too thrilled about having someone right there when they are doing their "business". Also, with a retractable leash you can put a stopper on how far she wanders away from you or can do a stop when she is going someplace you don't want her to go. I have the retractable leashes for my mini Dachshunds and they are wonderful with it. I also have tried it on my cats and they don't mind it a bit. Another thing is to have a treat that the cat loves when you start her leash training. When she walks on the lead, praise her and give her treats. Then when you take her on a walk for the first few times do the same thing. She'll get the idea quickly. If your furry buddy is a good traveler she will do well on the leash too.