Should You Walk Your Cat?

The idea of walking down the street, leash in hand and on the other end of the leash...your cat? This is dog territory, right? Not so fast...
It’s funny to me that so many people agree that cats are “untrainable.” At the very least, it’s time to put that particular cat-fable to rest!
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00:00 Introduction
00:51 Clicker Training
02:27 Is Leash Walking Right For Your Cat?
04:33 How to Leash Walk Your Cat
07:47 Incorporate Leash Walking into Your Life

[@BB-wl8qr]

I trained my cat to come when I say ”Why I got no kitty?". Just started silly and now I've made the worst command ever. Haha. He will come from a deep sleep, anywhere in the house...just comes flying. He just gets good boy and pets as a reward.

[@LilPGKing]

Aww that’s so wholesome!

[@Apostate_ofmind]

thats the best command, and more common than you think, or at least its variations. i use 'where is my 'love'?'

[@darinaangelova2882]

This made me laugh so much! It's awesome! It could have been worse like: "Can I get some pussy?" 😂

[@Apostate_ofmind]

@@darinaangelova2882 😂😂

[@devlinfae]

That’s awesome.

[@hairyurinal4382]

*Me who doesn’t own a cat* “man, it sure is an absolute necessity to know how to walk a cat”

[@LS-808]

It may be a necessity for the cat's happiness.

[@laurenthurston6284]

I think they own us

[@FunZies.]

Yeah, I watch these videos and dream....

[@Ozzy_2014]

Cats are in charge. We serve them.

[@bbearsmama]

LOL! I love his key point-if your cat is not a "door dasher"-then don't try it. One of our cats LOVES to go out on the patio with us. He begs to go outside but he only wants to be out there when we are out there so I will try the steps Jackson described to walk with him. The main point is that it's for the cat-not for the human. If your cat is terrified-there's your answer-no reason to try! I really think our door dashing kitty will LOVE taking a walk and it will enrich his life.

[@constantlykianna3685]

My blind cat LOVES going on walks!! She took to the harness immediately and will now sit at the door and scream. I love that she loves it because she is blind. She doesn't get to look out the window or watch our fish tank. It's something else she can do and enjoy

[@larrym5120]

I have a blind cat too. She loves to go outside but sticks buy side. I think she loves the outdoors and fresh air but sticks by my side because she feels protected.

[@xoNikkixo554]

wow my 19 yr old cat who was an outdoor/indoor cat is now blind n i never thought about doing this but i def should bc she misses going outside but we cant have her out there freely anymore

[@Nerobyrne]

my cat does this but SHE walks ME ^^ No leash tho

[@BoGy1980]

most people don't realise this, but cats eyes don't see the world like we do... their vision is a lot more blurried, especially at closer distances they see 10x more thanks to sound and smells. They create mindmaps that go far beyond our recognition and understanding with those two senses. Their eyes are more "supporting" the other senses, compare this to our "primary sense" which is vision, and where sound can help us, but we can't do anything with smells except saying what we smell, we don't make mindmaps from smells. We do make mindmaps with sound, but this is also more "confirmation" than being primary source. Eg: if you'd be blindfolded sitting in a car with the windows open, would you recognize where you are just by sound; you'd probably know you're at a trainstation if u hear a lot of trains, but would you know you're at a red-light if you hear a car honk and hear engines idling? Or would you think you might be at a car-show at this moment?

[@BoGy1980]

@@Nerobyrne if your cat walks you and u are not on a leash, nor is the cat, and the cat listens to you when u tell it that it's time to go home again, then you earned the respect of your cat and she has yours too. I walk my cat too, also unleashed, but a lot of people think walking a cat is like a dogwalk. I'm just a bystander when i walk my cat, giving her the room to sniff out the neighbourhood (even catch some mice for me), and i walk her at least 2x/day with nice weather and 1x if it's rainy. 15-30 minutes per walk, and when i say it's time to go home, she always comes with me. Sometimes she really wants to stay out (eg when she detected more mice to "play" with), and she'll do some "extending-tricks" to slow us down, but in the end, when i say i had enough and it's INSIDE NOW, she always returns back to normal-mode and even takes the lead on returning back home...

[@vinylpenguin2651]

I dated a girl with a cat that used to be a outside cat till he was hit by a car. He always tried to escape whenever the door was open. I decided to try and leash train him. that led to him forgetting how to move whenever the harness was on him but one day after he nearly got out I decided to just put him outside on the leash. After a few minutes of him just laying on side in the grass I thought maybe pulling him a little would get him to walk. Nope I dragged him probably 5 feet and picked him up and put him inside. Everyday for over a month we did this and he never found his feet. Eventually I gave up and for a couple days didn't do it. The 3rd or 4th day of not going outside he came to me with the leash in his mouth. So I thought well lets see. Put the harness and leash on him and nope just flop cat again. I pulled him a bit around the yard and then I realized he was playing with the leash. That led to months of daily cat draggings in the yard. I'd pull him around stop and he would sniff and play a little then he would meow at me and we'd go another few feet and he'd do it again. The only time he would stand up is when he realized I was going to take him inside and he would fight me or claw into the ground. If I didn't take him for a walk within about an hour of getting home from work he'd knock the leash off the wall and harass me till I took him outside. I miss that cat.

[@Laeiryn]

"I don't want to go for a walk but if it's the only outside time I get I'll go in the stupid harness and be dragged around the yard"

[@kimfleury]

Happy mémoires 🐾

[@alysgrant6732]

Ohhh. It sounds like you both developed your own version of a walk, playtime. So sorry that you lost your friend. 😞

[@mseparker6]

But do you miss the girl? Lol

[@EM-zc8ui]

sounds like he leash-trained you instead hahahah

[@Lt.852]

My boyfriend said 'It's me or the cats'. We miss him sometimes... Not really. 😸😺😼

[@stupidvids0]

Meanwhile me as a boyfriend: "you better be nice to the cats or im leaving"

[@StainedBrain]

My boyfriend is like "Your cat loves me more, I will steal her." 😂 He's a cat person, his sister has 2 cats. BUT MY EX ON THE OTHER HAND, was a pissy little mommy's boy. Cats are my absolute favorite animal, and I'm planning on taking my family cat when I move out since I'm her favorite and her #1 care taker anyways. But he said we could NEVER have a cat if we move out because his MOMMY wouldn't be able to visit. Even though she literally would visit people's houses who have cats. And that's just 1 of the 200 reasons why I broke up with him. I also never really wanted to move out with him, I just wanted to have animals. 😂

[@mfcabrini]

That is too funny! My ex is a great guy, and I still enjoy visiting with him. We have shared memories that no one else in my life now can appreciate. However, I prefer LIVING WITH my cat.

[@imakuro9066]

@@StainedBrain LMAOO that's great!!!

[@StainedBrain]

@@imakuro9066 Animals are like my whole life 😂 I'm going to school to be a Veterany Assistant.

[@deavman]

I walked my dog the first time some 15 years ago... eventually one of my cats followed, soon enough all of them joined. Some of the cats that I fed outside also started the habit. since then the older cats teach the kittens to continue the tradition from generation to generation. At some point I had 3 dogs 15 cats and a chicken in a procession.

[@monicavancleve8305]

That's way cool! I can just imagine! We have an Alaskan Husky whom our two Lynx Siamese cats adore. They see him with his leash at the door with us and oh yeah, it's all of us in procession for our walks. The girls take cover when they feel they need to, and their brother is aware of where they are. A great dynamic, so incredible to see their interactions during these outings.

[@juliedew6669]

This is the best story.

[@Kissheep]

u make me jealous。( ˙-˙=͟͟͞͞)

[@clarypop2422]

this is the cutest comment

[@The-Sigma-Principle]

@@Kissheep yes that happened to me too ,you still jealous 😜

[@beckyestrada7339]

My kitty, Onyx has been harness/leash trained since she was two months old. She's a true dog cat. She plays fetch, takes walks, climbs trees, plays in water, skateboards, turns on lights, opens doors, and is a hilarious little monster. Wouldn't change a thing!😊

[@gabbstarm5212]

That's how I want my kitten to be! How were you able to manage? Any tips??

[@blenderpain8249]

@@gabbstarm5212 Tip 1: Get a brave cat. Look for the one in the litter that is open to greeting everyone that comes close. Tip 2: Start harness training and overall de-sensitivity training as a kitten. Make them meet as many new people as possible. Give lots of opportunity to meet new things. Tip 3: Consistency, don't give up even if you don't feel like. If you don't feel like walking the cat today, too bad. Still gotta. Unless something important during work came up, you're sick and need to lay in bed, or blizzard/storming outside. It's walkies time. Tip 4: Give a little push. If they don't look like they will make the first step, make it for them. If they stick close to the house, let them stay near the house for a bit before carrying them to the edge of the front lawn. Then carry them further and further.

[@ocpofficialrep7026]

My cat is named Onix as well

[@shand8044]

Awe, I have an kitty named Onyx as well..hope to take her on walks soon.

[@blenderpain8249]

I'm gonna break this chain. It's Pickles and his hobbies are making friends, exploring and trying to steal your food.

[@monicamestas7566]

Here's my experience: I adopted my fourth cat from a shelter. I'm sure he'd been an outside cat. Always begging me to let him out. Finally I got a harness and leash. He loved it. BUT I CREATED A MONSTER. His crying/begging to go out became incessant!!! It was never enough. Now I have added on to my catio with a sky bridge (it's pretty impressive). This has helped.

[@Gardenofden]

I have the same issue! Hopefully a catio will help

[@Novatogal1]

This has been my issue with the cat I just adopted. I know she is dying to go outside 24/7. She sits by the sliding glass door and cries. Eventually, she will come away and calm down for a while, but then she starts again. I am afraid that if I start to take her out on a leash, I will never get a moments peace. I am hoping that she will eventually realize she isn't going to go out and will adapt.

[@Zarathustra-H-]

I have a little bit of an opposite problem. I adopted a formerly outdoor kitty, and he obviously misses going out, and strangely doesn't mind the harness, so I occasionally take him out, but he never wants to go back inside, and will complain loudly when its time to go back in.

[@winstonsmith8597]

Same issue. Constant caterwauling and dirty looks if I say no

[@sandrabrajkovic2869]

I have the exact same problem here. I don’t want her to be out on her own, eating all kinds of birds and getting hit by a car. I’m also adding a little catio but honestly, she just wants out to kill.

[@mahaliabudzinski8107]

I feel like he clicker trained his audience.

[@1Pineapple]

It seemed kinda pushy 😀 I never used a clicker on my cat; he was just curious and adventurous from the beginning 😊

[@nellyfarnsworth7381]

The most difficult part of training cats. Training the owner.

[@The-Cat]

yea it has an effect for me to dislike the video, too many bloody clicks.... and i'm a developer I hear mouse clicking all freaking day at work

[@StainedBrain]

Humans need training more than their pets do..

[@MAHOSHTRAHOSH]

He’s using NLP every time he inserts a clicker sound.

[@Brendy733]

When he said “is your cat a door dasher?” I just pictured a cat delivering food.

[@scottferrell2806]

Me too! lol

[@kpaxian6044]

This comment made me laugh. Xd

[@lokilover3746]

when I called my cat a door dasher my sister looked so confused took her a second and then registered what I meant and said ohhhh i thought you meant like a food door dasher!

[@jenco1118]

100% me too

[@DesireeDavina]

Same 🤣

[@motherfox7175]

After trying to walk my sweet old cat (passed on in November 2022, RIP 😢) on a leash a couple of times, we switched over to walking without leash, and it worked perfectly. He was better at the whole "heel" thing than all of the dogs in my village put together. - God, I'm tearing up writing this, I miss him so much.

[@kae-jg]

❤‍🩹

[@paulawakefield7869]

❤

[@Lady-Saturn]

💗 😢

[@twylacastaneda7117]

Big hugs buddy. He's waiting on that rainbow bridge for when you're done ❤❤

[@juliastraus4273]

I'm so sorry for your loss, hon! I've had pets (mostly cats) since before I can remember and I've loved them all. My previous cat, Boyo (actually Crybaby, but that got a bit cumbersome), passed in May of 2018 and I still find myself crying/missing him. I've never met a cat like him before (not that I've met every cat there is...) and I don't believe I ever will again-- I swear he was part human! I'm sure he's playing with your sweet kitty on the other side of that Rainbow Bridge (he was a lover, not a fighter). And we will get to see them again!*Hugs*

[@jimperrone3483]

My cat used to go on walks with me, without a harness or leash. He would follow me block after block, just like a well trained dog. He would stop to smell the bushes or things to see who was in the neighborhood and would run to catch up with me if I got ahead of him. I had him for 13 years before he passed away from cancer. I sure miss our walks

[@genuinedelusionsmusic]

I did the exact same thing. He's such a good boy. However, vehicles can't be trusted. He was almost annihilated by a truck. He found his way back home about 9 minutes away with a few scrapes. He's still an outside cat, but I haven't gone for walks with him since. I'm considering leash training so we can still spend quality time together.

[@vk_xx0757]

I trained my cat to come to me when I whistle which is awesome cause everyone expects to see a dog but no it's my cat I'm whistling for

[@SobrietyandSolace]

I used to miaow out my back door (my cat was outside) as the sound carries further and he would come running.

[@toffeemari2995]

what a wonderful subversion of expectations lmao

[@MSchipper]

That is the exact reason I don't whistle for my cats. I don't want to have every dog coming up to me when my cat is outside. I use a kind of 'kissing' sound. They understand I want them to come when I make that sound.

[@rominag4280]

I subscribed

[@jessmytype]

@@MSchipper Me too! I use the smooch, smooch and I’m convinced he thinks that’s his name because he doesn’t GAF when I call him “Cuban Lynx”.

[@MandyMoon12]

My kitty now will sit by the leash and meow at me when she wants out. It's so cute. She just wants to chase bugs in the yard lol

[@MandyMoon12]

I didn't train her to do that tho. Every time she wants something (To play, eat, ect) she will find me, meow, then lead me to what she wants. I always feel like we have a special bond and understand each other just by body language 💖

[@lankytor6396]

Mandy Kruse so cute! Sounds like a puppy-cat 😻

[@DeanandLisa1803]

Lanky Tor Cat is not a dog -Cat is not a dog - Repeat after me - Cat is not a dog 😺😸😹

[@lankytor6396]

Deanandlisa1803 cat is not a dog, cat is not a 🐶 lol!!🤣🥰

[@DeanandLisa1803]

Lanky Tor 🙂👋🏻

[@shirleyandrews1152]

I vacationed w/my leash trained Calico cat, we camped in Az. Returning to Camp we saw we’d been robbed by an animal. Calli got excited & followed the scent trail. Up the mt. we went following twisting & turning. We found ourselves on top of a huge bolder & there it was, my measuring cup licked clean of BBQ sauce by a coatimundi 😂🤣

[@rikagunawardena3370]

Can you have a session about clicker training pls

[@CreamyBeige]

That’s amazing 😂 clever kitty

[@petinawalker3557]

My almost blind very clever cat, Spice loves a walk on her lead.. her sister loves a walk even more.. and knows when she hears the click of Spices harness its time for Walkies. She excitedly follows, and by the time we've gone around the block I've acquired 3 extras!! The neighbours' cats know the drill and turn up at various points of our walk. They all know at the end there are treats° it's hilarious!! It feels like walking the savannah with a pride of lions!!! 🐈‍⬛️🚶‍♀️🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️🐈‍⬛️ Notice the position!! Spice is the boss!

[@Sraye]

Better title: Should you let your cat take you for a walk?

[@glitterfartsss]

Lmao I harness trained my cat and when people see him I always say he walks me I don't walk him and it's 100% true.

[@singingstars5006]

Yep!! 😂 When I take our kitten out on a leash, she lays on the ground when I try to go where she doesn't want to go! 😆

[@-cuddlycorpse-6852]

I’m the 666 like. 🙃

[@mitchinatr7093]

Honestly yes. I could stand to lose a few pounds.

[@makeamealwithbella]

Haha seriously though! 🤣

[@eessppeenn001]

Our cat always followed us around when we walked our dog. Didn't need a leash. He meowed at us, wanting us to stop and wait for him if we got too far ahead. He also sometimes runs up ahead of us and then hides behind a corner before he would jump out in front of our dog to scare her just for fun.

[@CalifVintage]

Our cat does the exact same things when we walk our dog!! It's so cool and we all get a kick out of it!

[@blumusdu]

Thank u for not leashing your cat.

[@minako25]

I love your cat, and haven't met them.

[@claire.chiste]

That’s adorable

[@lifesuchasthis3932]

Thats hilarious love it

[@trudycrerar6056]

I used to say to my cat , walk round the garden. She would follow me round, it was great then I'd play with her. She loved sleeping in the flower beds. Big garden. She was a indoor outdoor cat in New Zealand.

[@MarkusKamau]

We had a dachshund, a Labrador retriever and a neutered tomcat when I was growing up. The cat would exit the house after the dogs on leashes and "participate" in the walk. While the dogs sniffed trees and checked stuff out, the cat would stalk through the neighbors bushes, from yard to yard, following along. He did it his way, prowling, hiding in shadows and shooting across open spaces at a sprint. Occasionally, he would interact with the walkers, but it was mostly participation at a distance, enjoying his own private adventure.

[@dabrazillionaire]

I went to the shelter, my cat high fived me right when she saw me. I knew right there i had to adopt her.

[@Mostly_Kpop]

My cat smacked me in the arm when I walked past his cage in the shelter. He would do this every time I got within in range. Didn't do this to the 5-6 other people looking to adopt. Guess he chose me.

[@ok-kv3ml]

Same with my dog lmao.

[@LaLloronaVT]

"Hooman, I have chosen you to be my eternal and loyal servant friend. Release me from this prison at once." - cats

[@dabrazillionaire]

@@LaLloronaVT hahahahaah yes!

[@Stylomagic]

I gently pushed my cat, she felt on the side and purred. It was love, at that moment she was only 4 weeks old. Now my little one is 8 years old. She trusted me from the beginning.

[@kristinajohnson7334]

Woah woah woah! We need like a whole video of it's own on this cat clicker training.

[@seaborgium919]

Seconded!

[@mswendybear1]

There’s a lot out about it! I have several inexpensive kindle books that I used several years ago with my cats after becoming a student of Jackson Galaxy.

[@lruddy8820]

clicker training isnt about the clicker it's about the positive reinforcement and positive association, its like Pavlov and his dog just with an extra step, pavlov had the bell to the treat, the bell is the clicker in this case just now you expect an "appropriate behaviour" to go along with it,so in the context of this video, once your cat interacts appropriately with the harness (and you have to decide whats "appropriate") and as soon as that behaviour that you defined as appropriate is done you immediately click the clicker then immediately give a treat, the clicker is just replacing your voice or hands and instead of giving like "sit" or "harness" you click, im my experiences cats are smart and can learn different words so using a clicker is pointless its just the concept of appropriate behaviour followed by reinforcement (for cats its food) and pairing that with a sound like the clicker or a bell or a word

[@lruddy8820]

those are just the basic concepts theres a lot more detail but its all just basic ABA thats used in cat, dog and people training and a quick google search will be able to tell you everything you need to kno to be able to apply the basic concepts across multiple animals and different tools, its really basic stuff when you plan to use it on cats and dogs

[@AngelavengerL]

check out catschool on instagram she has clicker training sets and videos on the steps to do all sorts of tricks as well as harness training. I love watching her stuff.

[@hughcameron]

One day my wife and I went out for a walk. When we started to walk off, our cat, Otis, came bouncing out from the back garden and followed us. We went for a 20 minute round trip and throughout, Otis, would dash under bushes and in and out of gardens, showing us all his haunts when he patrols his domain. We've done this many times since and Otis is very proud to show his people off in his territory.

[@reesesolo5804]

My Luna goes out in a stroller because she won't wear a harness, but she insists she belongs outside. It's our compromise 😹

[@LutraLovegood]

Sounds like a big baby, ah!

[@christengardner1466]

Lml I jus got two kittens and one is all for outside and the other isn't so maybe a stroller is best. Plus I have two small kids so tha will work lml😂

[@cookiecat7759]

That sounds so cute❤❤

[@JYNMgetlucky7]

Great idea! ♥️

[@ukw2001]

Cute

[@lenoresdream]

When I lived in CA I loved to go to the beach in a cute little town called Carpinteria. One day I was there just watching the water and I see a cat come close, sniffing the ground around me. I noticed it had a harness and leash on and I looked up and its owner was reading a book while holding its leash. I, being the cat lady I am, introduced myself to the cutie pie and their owner and asked why she was reading. She laughed and said that her cat loved to just sit in one place for so long smelling everything it could smell that it was less of a “walk” and more of an adventure. she would just sit there bored out of her mind while her cat had the time of its life. So one day she brought a book to keep herself entertained and that was that. It became their daily ritual. When she feels a tug in the leash she moves with it. When it stops she stops and reads. She said he can take up to about 10 minutes or more in one spot lol. I loved it and I’ve thought of her so often ever since.

[@coryaw95]

That's actually not a bad idea!

[@ambiej123]

This will probably be me if I walk my harness-trained cat. We have a HUGE yard. right now I just put him on the 20 ft string and have him explore the garden

[@elaineculbert8594]

rosie r - She sounds like a lovely person.

[@ingenuezeynep]

Have you been to the avocado festival?

[@AlyssaBeltempo]

Haha this is me! I bring a book and water bottle BC sometimes my cat likes to lounge in a spot for a while

[@Tuzganaq]

My cat enthusiastically grabs his leash and harness and runs to me when he wants to go outside for a walk. He does that everyday. My friends think my cat behaves like a dog. I'm just happy that my cat is who he is, and that he loves long walks in the forest. 😊

[@makeamealwithbella]

this is goals!

[@makemecry6604]

When i tried doing that my cat ran away and she was running in the street with 5 meters of rope. I found her inside of a car the neighbor had to open the hood she was IN the hood like inside of it bruh. I had to reach in to remove the harness so she can get out because she was stuck... i thought she would die. I hope people dont do the same as me and they do proper research before doing that.

[@sabrinakurosawa5516]

My friends say that about my cat too. My cat gets excited when he sees his leash but he's never brought it to me like that, that's amazing!

[@IncredibleMD]

@@makemecry6604 5m sounds like one long-ass leash.

[@ANAQ110]

Amazingly my both my kitten (12 weeks) did this today. Grabbed their harness/leash took to door and meowed. I did take my time and was super patient. First was hall way walks, then lobby walks, finally outside. Today walked em 4 blocks. Treats are a must and I usually whistle instead using clicker..

[@steverodgers333]

Just got back from a long walk with my handsome boy... he is one of those cats whom before I adopted him must have experienced the outdoors. He always wants to be outside especially on cool days in south central Texas. We met a neighbor's horse and fed him some long sweet Bermuda grass. The horse was a good boy and did nothing to scare him. I started taking him out on a 6' leash when he was a year or two old. Now he's on a 16' length and we walk trails in the woods together. Thank you Jackson for helping others to discover leash walking your cats.

[@AdornamentDesigns]

My new kitten is completely deaf, and loves to be carried. I bought a pouch sweatshirt to carry her around in and, wow, she loves it. She runs for the door and climbs up my leg to get into it when I'm walking the dog, lol. She only likes to go around for about 5-10 minutes, so we only go on the potty break walks, but she loves it!

[@whelanmmw]

The other day I stuck my weird cat in a harness, clipped on the leash, and we went for a walk. She was all about it, as if she had been doing it her whole life. She totally loved it.

[@tdaniellastephenson3887]

How old was your cat please?

[@nika_3537]

Mine was exactly the same.i prepared for hours in advance, expected all sorts of drama but he just sat there, waited until all was set up and then just walked by my side

[@whelanmmw]

@@tdaniellastephenson3887 I'm not exactly sure. She is at least 8 years old. Maybe several years older than that. She's just starting to get a few grey hairs, here and there. 😔

[@bambinaforever1402]

@@nika_3537 i started both of my cats while they were kittens - first time i attached harness they just lied down, but after 3 time they were not noticing it at all. Now if they come in and go straight for food and i forget to take off the harness they sleep in it - no trouble for them at all

[@anna-mariacovich6675]

My cat was the same. I made him a coat style harness, put it on him and he headed straight for the door and waited ("I've got my coat on, so i'm heading out"). He didn't want to take it off! We took him for a picnic and watched geese together. Sadly, he succumb to kidney failure only a couple of days later. We always joked that he was a dog, but I'd known he was that doggy we'd have been taking him all sorts of places. :-(

[@s2kkyle404]

I "walk" my cats. I hold the harness out, they put their heads in and I clip up the harness. We walk around the back yard for 10-30 minutes. They love it so much.

[@ItsJustLisa]

My Rudy gets tied off to the porch and goes exploring in our yard. He's a mighty bug hunter, just ask him. He hunts, I drink my coffee.

[@s2kkyle404]

@@ItsJustLisa that sounds like a good time! I've been thinking about doing that with my two. I think you got me convinced to try it out.

[@lisahorsepony]

That's really pawsome! I hope to get my kitties harness-trained in the near future.

[@ItsJustLisa]

@@s2kkyle404, Rudy likes it. He surveys his 'kingdom', hunts bugs and eats grass. He also stalks the squirrels. He thinks he's hidden, but they know exactly where he is and yell at him. If I could attach a picture of 'mighty hunter', I would. Actually, I think I've put a couple of pics of him on my instagram (lkmelby). I'm not really active on it, but it's a good place to put up Rudy pics.

[@user-iw5ip7rz7j]

My cat is the same! :) He will -scream- sing like an angel by the door until someone takes him out. He also has a catio but even suggesting the catio when he wants out for a proper walk will earn you such a stinky side-eye lol. Never had any issues taking him out. I'm so glad to see this getting more popular! Hopefully soon it'll be the norm.

[@lynneknapp7280]

My cat loved camping, walks in the desert, climbing trees, catching mice. Amazed me how much he lived our walks. He'd sit by the tent around 3 or 4 and wait for me to take him for walk. 💞 memories.

[@Ken-rq9xr]

After my cat got out and lost in blizzard, I decided to teach him about outside. It started with the yard then round the house. A little bit more everyday, up to a hour long in forest or beach. He knows the outside world now, but still expects me to make the rounds at least once a day. Kept words an phrasing simple , it's amazing how much he now understands. 🐹🐦

[@ruthpurkey5682]

I had a kitty named Maxwell who loved to go for walks. I wasn't supposed to have a cat in my apartment, so I had to smuggle her out of the building and take her to the park to walk. So, I put a paper grocery bag on the floor and put her leash inside. Max would hop into the bag and I rolled the top down a bit to carry her out to the car. When we got out of sight of the apartments I opened the sack and out jumped Max to enjoy her car ride to the park. Returning home I would stop before reaching the apartments. Max would hop back into her bag to be smuggled back into the apartment. I never had to "train" her. I just showed her the bag trick once and she got it. Max was a brilliant cat.

[@sarahsparood]

I love your story; I was cracking up laughing about Maxwell going in the paper bag and you rolling it down a bit. Then I continued reading how Maxwell would get back in the bag before getting home and lost it again laughing. Brilliant story. I love your solution and that Maxwell totally went along with it. Thank you for sharing❤️

[@eleonorabartoli2225]

💛Love it!

[@KeepTheGates]

I hope you get found out and don't get your deposit back

[@bobe7978]

​@@KeepTheGates🙄

[@sol_mental]

Max was more brilliant than the humans who prohibited pets at the building xD

[@Sangreaalstube]

The biggest danger to "walking the cat" is loose dogs.

[@captainpinky8307]

pick it up when they arrive.

[@rounddcat]

@@captainpinky8307 have you tried holding a panicked cat? with an aggressive dog off leash? no thank you

[@jane7963]

I will curb stomp a dog that tries to hurt my baby. But yes that's why I put my kitten on a harness because before that she just follows me 😻

[@rustyanneyakel]

@@captainpinky8307 Sorry , hun... but that won't work. The dog just jumps up and bites you AND the cat... cat goes nuts , claws it's way up you neck... and that's just for starters. Trust me , been there, got the scars to testify!!

[@marisadam12]

Yes. That is why I take my cats into a case to the park and I let them out of the case when all is quiet. If dogs appear, they enter the case.

[@Surfishy888]

My daughter's two outdoor/indoor cats follow her when she takes her dog out for a walk. Of course, the dog is required to be leashed, but the two cats follow along behind on their own....no harnesses, no leashed. They go bc they WANT to. She also has our three rescue kittens in a little pram with a screen around it so they can't get out...we have several large owls and scavenger birds around the community l and we don't want the kittens to be their next meal. It's so cute to watch them walk the perimeter of the neighborhood as a close knit little group. I bought a sign for the pram that says YES I DO NEED ALL THESE CATS!

[@frugal9065]

One day a stray showed up at my door and now he lives on my porch. He is super cute and friendly. He does the same thing

[@monicap65]

My cat Storm always showed that he wanted to go outside so I purchased a harness and leash for him. The first time I put the harness on him was hilarious because one I did not buckle it and two he just fell over. I immediately took it off and tried again the next day and built up confidence in him by repeating the process and allowing him to determine how long he would have the harness on. Once he was comfortable with the harness I then added the leash which is more weight and he was sensitive to it therefore I repeated that process until he was comfortable with it. Once he was comfortable with both we went outside. Also, my cat loved to travel. He would stand at the window of the passenger seat and look outside as we traveled sometimes all the way from Texas to Connecticut to visit my family and he was always fine with it, but having that harness and leash allowed him to be adventurous once we got to where we were going or just in the neighborhood. We eventually moved to Germany and when I picked him up at the airport I immediately put his harness and leash on In the airport and allowed him to walk around because he wanted to explore. There were other people in the airport with their dogs on harness and leash but no one else with a cat. I got so many double takes. While in Germany I purchased a very long leash that way I could be outside with him and he could explore the yard without me having to walk a couple feet behind him. He really enjoyed that. RIP HoneyStormCrackheadPiggyCatDog aka Storm.

[@SaltySteff]

When Jackson has a room covered in cat posters and other cat stuff it's cool but when I do it I "have a problem".

[@jacquiwindham6776]

lol

[@skybright9447]

Thank you! Say it loader for my mum In the back

[@jorgechaconlema6094]

Jajaja he makes a living from it!

[@KillerMentalityClan]

Why do I feel your serious lol

[@Amy_L33]

It’s a green screen

[@ivyleaf7870]

My bf is more of a dog person but suggested we get a cat for me. When we finally went to adopt he said “I kind of want 2”. Definitely surprised me and he’s now definitely a cat dad.

[@TheCatWorshipper]

That often happens. Congrats.

[@hazelrigby2520]

Took me years to convince my hubby to let me get a cat. He was instantly a convert and now we have two. He also likes how smiley they make me and the kids.

[@robertsmith-qb2ke]

Nearly did a double-take as BF means something ruder over here in England!

[@miad6160]

Always happens that way!! Dog people are just people who fall into the negative stereotypes of cats- either because they don’t know how to treat a cat correctly, or just went with what they’re told.

[@robertsmith-qb2ke]

@@miad6160 Is your 'Maya D' after Maya Deren?

[@MM-gq5en]

I trained my cats to walk without being harnessed. I have been walking my cats for over 14 years. It started with them following me to the school bus when I would drop the kids. Then one day I went further and they did too. It’s become a “thing” now. I get stopped a lot by people asking me about it all the time. One cat likes to climb trees and the tractor trailers in the construction site by my house. The other is older, 14 years old and she just follows, takes small breaks and stays next to me. They understand when I say “do you want to go for a walk”. My younger one is an indoor / outdoor cat and at 5 am like clock work, stands by the front door so I can let her out.

[@clashofqueen93]

Do you just let them go outside? I'm wondering because I want my kitten to be simulated I want her to feel free and explore. But I also don't want her to get lost to just run away.

[@tiramisuAsylum]

My cat absolutely loves his walks, he was being extra lovey kneading me twice and giving me blinky eyes and soft meows just so I can walk him. He usually try to wrestle my other cat around when he doesn't get his walks. And today he definitely found a new way to win. My other cat loves food as long as he gets his food he is a happy man, he absolutely hates the outside and we do not force him.

[@MaddoxEzman]

After I’ve lost two cats to outdoor dangers, I vowed to never let my cats outside by themselves ever again. When I got my two current cats, if they wanted to go outside I just kept putting the harness on them as kittens and they learned that if they wanna go out they have to be on a leash. My cat meows and brings me the harness when she’s ready! Please don’t let your cats outside without supervision you’ll have them around a lot longer!

[@coalcupcake4659]

sorry for your loss but it depends on the cats where you live. In 27 years only one of our 11 cats got run over by a car, the other ones all died of old age. My boyfriend even had a cat that roamed a big city for 18 years before it was put down because of brain cancer. By the way, what happends if a dog comes aroound? The cats cant escape on a leash and if you pick your cat up the dog could jump and maul you too? .

[@MaddoxEzman]

RUMPS UNDVOLLRAUSCH I walk my cats in my yard, not around the city so no dogs.

[@coalcupcake4659]

@Jay Moseley i would personally shit in your garden.

[@chrissmith-rv5ro]

Yeah we had an 18 year-old maine coon that went outside every day. We live in a county of 1.2 million so its not rural.

[@bastianp3335]

@@coalcupcake4659 ...There are people who smoke 20 cigarettes a day and live to be 90 and die of old age without ever developing cancer or lung issues. Does that mean smoking isn't harmful?

[@Maverick99]

Here is an important point. A cat will ignore the harness when he is outside. He will be more attentive to everything around him then the harness. Also bring him outside in a cat carrier.

[@firespider7695]

Why do you need a carrier?

[@Maverick99]

@@firespider7695 So he has a safe space. You bring the carrier outside and then let him exit when he's ready. If he gets scared or nervous he will jump back in the carrier.

[@firespider7695]

@@Maverick99 Hmmm... I guess it would be good if you have a skittish cat. Mine always likes me to hold her when she's insecure. She sleeps in the crook of my arm or laying across my chest so that's where she feels most secure. She uses her carrier as a toy. She hides inside of it and "ambushes" me when I walk by! HA!

[@artlovinganimalcrew9396]

@@firespider7695 lol 😂

[@TraceyMush]

Carrier is an excellent idea if you live in an apartment building and it takes a minute to get outside or possibly an elevator ride. Some cats will sit in a lightweight carry bag but they should already have the harness and leash on.

[@phild8095]

It is about love and respect. And that's how I trained a former street cat. Pete, what a good cat. He would come when I called, come when I whistled. I could put on his harness and take him for a walk, take him to the park. Take him fishing. Take him for a cross country drive and he would stand on the front seat with his front paws on the dash and be looking out the windshield. Use the litter box in another home. Yah, a good cat. Every night he got brushed. He liked the attention and it kept the fur out of my food. He had home made toys, denim, lots of denim. Catnip in his toys and his climbing house. His favorite foods. He would walk with me. If he got tired I put him on my shoulder and he would dig in and enjoy the ride. Leather vest or coat, gotta have leather, cause I know what he can do to denim. He's been gone for ten pluss years.

[@willowtree6487]

I live across the road from some woods, and my cat follows me for a walk, no leash! If he doesn’t want to come all the way, he goes and hides and waits in the exact spot until I pick him up! (I found out the hard way when he didn’t come back and I had to go and find him, and he was waiting 5hrs later!) Now I have two, they both come out for a wander, it’s so cute!

[@NerdySphinx]

Is he just conditioning us to like clicker training with a clicker?🤔

[@rae6390]

Those noises really confused my cat!

[@janisthompson9801]

Yes! And my dog and cat looked up ou of sleep. Well.

[@indigothecat]

Yes.

[@forestgrump4723]

I mean... probably XD

[@mvp_health-n-beauty]

i've used clicker training with dogs before. just didn't think to use it with cats. i am now looking to do so. it just makes sense.

[@brianblankenship1869]

Fact: Cat's choose you. Not the other way around. Seriously I didn't choose jack. He showed up one day at my house. He ended up being one of my best friend for 12 years before he sadly passed away.

[@Whatareevenbirds]

Im so sorry for your loss...😔 My boyfriends cats came in the same way too hehe Mona, his cat, suddenly went inside his house and him and his parents were just like "well, hes our pet now"

[@yeet5629]

I am so sorry for your loss :( Hopefully, Jack is in a better place now!

[@butterflybreezy]

Jack chose you and you loved him for the rest of his life. That is beautiful. Whenever you miss him thinking of this may help: There is a story about a heavenly crossway called the rainbow bridge because of all it's beautiful colors. Just this side of the rainbow bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who were sick, hurt, or in pain are made whole again. There is only one thing missing, they are not with their special person who loved them so much on Earth. So each day the group runs and plays until the time comes when one suddenly stops and looks up. The nose twitches and the ears stand as that one runs from the group! You have been seen and when you and your special friend meet, you take them in your arms and hug them. They lick and kiss your face again and again - and you look once more into the eyes of your best friend and trusting pet. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together never again to be apart.

[@rebeccawilson9192]

That’s what I believe too. I just had a friend who had to get a stray cat out of their vent, and it was so loving. They’d been wanting a cat for the longest time and here the universe provided them a child. So what did they do? Dumped it back outside saying it was probably someone else’s cat 😡 no collar, very dirty cat. I can’t believe they just put it back outside instead of keeping it

[@Buzzy5600]

While we were choosing a cat at the center, my cat reached her paw out to me, we chose her

[@lizzie5903]

My elderly cat love our little walks but we don’t get very far, she wants to examine and stare every few steps or so… We can stay in one spot for ten minutes. 🥺🥰 I love these little moments where we just hang out 🥰

[@StevenBanks123]

Completely the same with mine. I’m standing there by a bush with a little black tail sticking out.

[@oldgraybeard3659]

My two pre-school sisters leash trained our cats. They didn't use clickers but did everything else you said. If the cat went off the path, they just stopped. Eventually, they were able to lead the cats. Their training program took about six weeks.

[@samanthaswann5071]

We found a cat that we thought was someone else’s and it turned out it wasn’t their cat. It was a feral cat and winter was around the corner so we left out some food for her and got her a warm hut to stay in, we didn’t try to force a relationship with her. Over the years she started coming onto our porch with us which was really cool that she was comfortable with us and even wanted to be petted by us. Then she started coming inside our house, fast forward another year or so and now she lives in our house, we try to let her outside but she never wants to go outside. She doesn’t even wait by the door, I’m glad that she likes us. She used to be so scared of us. Her personality is still skittish but that’s to be expected of a cat that was/ is kinda feral. She’s a black cat so I’m glad she lives indoors just Incase someone sick ever wanted to harm her. Edit: her name is Wendy, short for Wednesday because we found her on a Wednesday. Coming up to almost another year with Wendy is amazing, she’s an incredibly sweet and loving cat and I can’t imagine life without her. She can’t meow (like more feral cats), just drops her jaw and try’s to honk at us, she’s PRECIOUS.

[@amandasiple9936]

Sam Swa i love that the cat just kinda choose you

[@zimkaseem]

Look up the KZbin account for Cinnabon. Basically the same story, he's amazing. Cinnabon's owner wasn't even a cat person, but then that cat just kinda. Literally waltzed into his life

[@samanthaswann5071]

Tom Zampiga I own two black cats and I can say that they’re they best cats because when they lay in the sun it’s heaven to pet them, no other cats have their power and warmth

[@shilohauraable]

About 7 years ago, a black kitten arrived on our porch & asked to live with us. Ebony now rules the house! 😊

[@samanthaswann5071]

Shilohaura it feels really special when a cat chooses you, I’m glad u got to experience that with a great cat too

[@nachojimenez2420]

I am the boyfriend. I taught the cat to walk on a leash.

[@KatarinaS.]

Sounds like you're both well trained ;-)

[@panfeather908]

Well, then you are the upgraded version of the Boyfriend 😉

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa790]

You are the 1% :)

[@ChrissyTippie]

nacho jimenez I’ve seen one of y’all on the street...walking your cat...

[@jannelson8029]

Guys think cats are hard to understand (not all) my husband loves cats as does my grown son and my grandson yeah

[@electrofonickitty823]

My cat used to love walking the backyard I shared with my neighbors, she only did that when I walked with her. She didn't need a leash, she just didn't like walking alone. She passed in 2019

[@NextToToddliness]

It took my little boy Beans two times with his set-up to realize that he could only go out if he had his harness and leash on. I didn't need to prep him, or do any kind of additional training. He will literally jump into his harness when he knows he's going outside. That being said, he is the byproduct of many generations of farm cats who have had to brave the wilds of rural New Mexico for decades. He's extremely smart and has such a strong wanderlust. My other two cats either will thrash in the harness until he's loose, or crumple & cry, until you take it off...

[@TkTkayy]

I'm learning so much about my cat that I dont have yet.

[@azariaanderson5906]

Same!!!

[@LiveLaughSmile]

It means “time to have your own cats” 💖

[@cherylmockotr]

It's been almost a year... Has your cat arrived yet?

[@TkTkayy]

@@cherylmockotr yes!! His name is Leo!! ❤️❤️ 🐈

[@LiveLaughSmile]

@@TkTkayy awesome 🤩

[@RoleplayHost]

"Your cat is going to smell something and they're gonna be like AHH" i died

[@snowfoxxie]

I think I’ve successfully harness trained my cat thanks to this videos encouragement! Things I’ve realized. I started a month after I adopted my cat-and I think that worked against me. It was too soon. I think you should wait until you have that strong trust bond with your cat. Things that worked well: Actually walking around holding my cat outside. (Not forcefully, just chill- if he struggles I place him on the ground) He seemed to react calmer to the outside world in my arms rather than on the ground feeling vulnerable and this helped him feel used to outside. I would sit at the park with him on my lap and I do this if I think he starts to looks a bit scared or when a dog appears in the distance. He actually hates being carried in a confined space such as our lovely travel cat bag (we have it out at all times and play with him in it-no luck so far… he sleeps on the lid flapped out on the floor🤦🏼‍♀️) so holding him in the arms or lap was best for us. Also always taking him to the exact same location and space. When I noticed him feeling more confident and asking to go out onto the balcony to bird watch- that’s when walking him on harness became easiest and tail began to flagpole while outside on the harness. We don’t walk far since the park is near our house and he knows his way home which helps him feel secure. He shows us when he is ready to go home by walking towards home… then running. I don’t know why but he loves to suddenly run home 😂 maybe he is overwhelmed-or maybe he enjoys the playful jog-no idea but that’s the stage we are at now haha. It’s been 3-4 months so that’s good progress! Well done Beanie! 🐈‍⬛

[@alexapuerta]

That's what I'm currently doing with my indoor/but-interested-in-outside cat. I hold her and walk around the inside of the apartment building, up and down the stairs. Soon when I'm confident, I'll try holding her and take her outside briefly. Unlike you, I won't set her down outside without a harness. I'll go back inside if she starts to struggle. Then I'll try putting the harness on and hold her while walking around. I'm hoping it will distract her that she's wearing it, and she'll get comfortable faster with less flopping if she does flop. Will see. If that doesn't work, I'll try treat/clicker training.

[@snowfoxxie]

@@alexapuerta yeah! And playing with your cat while they wear the harness is really good! We kept the harness in the toy cupboard so when he hears the sound of the toy cupboard being opened he runs over all excited and happy- then we quickly put the harness on while he’s mind is 100% focused on toys and it was easy! He is a very simple one track mind boy- when he thinks of toys or food, it consumes all this thinking energy. At the vet she used treats very efficiently to distract him from having his hair pulled out for samples and it was easy too lol 😂 he knew nothing was happening.

[@alexapuerta]

@@snowfoxxie Good examples of positive reinforcement.

[@chezzacollinson6938]

I spent last Summer training my cat to harness, lease and go outdoors. Beatrice, my Mainecoon began to slowly explore and expand her walking activities. She was doing great. She played with all the dogs, she let people pet her then, another cat moved next door!!!!! Beatrice no longer does her walks but rather goes outside but stays in a 6 foot perimeter of the front door. The other cat has since moved but Beatrice is having none of it. In regard to harness and leash training, I left the harness in the same spot for a few weeks so Beatrice could check it out and put her pheromones on it which she did after about a week. I take Beatrice out twice a day, but I always ask her if she's ready. She , peeks down the stairs and has a good think about it then will come and sit by the door. She's brilliant about having her harness out on but if she displays a false positive about wanting to go out and I grab the harness, she pushes it out of my hand.

[@kimfleury]

>> False positive !!! 🤣 That's so perfectly Cat!!!

[@Superstarlight867530]

Jackson - I’m sure you’re familiar with Rachel & Jun (also known from the highly popular Jun’s Kitchen channel) and their amazing cats Haku, Nagi & Poki, yes? These gorgeous cats have been trained so well and seem so content & involved in their humans’ lives; Haku riding in Jun’s bicycle basket as he cycles through the Japanese countryside & then Haku & Nagi observing from high shelves in his kitchen while Jun is cooking (being offered a sniff of every new ingredient) is just so sweet! All three cats have also been trained to give Jun multiple dual-paw high-fives right before they’re fed, which is equally adorable...trust me, anyone who hasn’t yet seen Rachel & Jun’s channels and their three very special kitties, do yourself a favour and check them out! 😻

[@dablackkitten302]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzNpKBqdq-hg5o easy link to video of their cats 😁

[@lexisryan1591]

Love their videos! Their cats are so cute!

[@rainbowsonmyeyeballs8771]

I love them! Long time fan 🌹

[@emmafraser1130]

@@dablackkitten302 I think we

[@goldgem2]

Since they moved house in a totally different area though, they've not taken the cats out for bike rides.

[@jrow921]

My kitten walks with the dog but when he don't wanna move I gotta pick him up .. when we are almost home that tail goes up and he speed walks to the house

[@misternewman1576]

Hmm, sounds like he doesn't like it too much and you shouldn't walk him ;)

[@evie402]

Sounds like he's nervous, just give him time to get used to the harness (let him walk in it indoors) walk him around your yard bring treats, make him comfortable.

[@jrow921]

@@evie402 yeah he's completely use to it since he was small I had him wear one to bed every night he's about to turn 1. But i agree he is does not like cars or strangers he will run so we go at night

[@anny3046]

My cat that likes to walk on the leash, goes where she wants to. If I want her to go a certain way, I usually have to pick her up. Sometimes I have to pick her up to go back in.

[@mm44jesus]

Tyrent-321 i wish mine wanted to go home- the bengal screams like im skinning him alive sometimes he doesn’t want to go home so bad

[@drjimcianciulli1937]

Pasqual loves to go for walks in his stroller😊💕 He is a feral cat who walked into my house one day and we are the best of friends. He misses the hunt but I help him to assuage his urges through play and walks. What a joy it is to be his servant😂. Thanks for your books, Jackson. You are a huge inspiration to newbies to feline behavior. Top marks! Gratefully, Jim and Pasqual

[@jcnorn]

I feel so lucky with my cat. I put a harness on him, he struggled and told me it was torture until I asked him 'do you want to go outside?' and suddenly that harness is absolute love and the best thing ever 🤣 I still struggle with the routine because of my anxiety I get for going outside, he's so patient with me

[@ThomasChaote]

My cat learned to give high five by me actually saying "gimme paw" 🥰 it was a long process, at first she thought i wanted her to attack me with paw so it was a "software error" for her hahaha.. she was angry. but then with treats and me softly taking her paw on my hand ...she started to understand. now it does without treats and receives pets. sometimes, she gives me a high paw just to get more attention. it is funny, she also remembered our training pose..so she makes a round and sits, all politely, and raises paw. love my black cat.

[@woofwoof9796]

Lmaoo once i teached my cats to give me their hands. At first it worked but then the same thing with your cat happened and the two idiots were striking me at command. Got a bit better afterwards and i learned once again that cats are a bundle of sass

[@madamenoire6830]

How do you get them to give you their paw without scratching you with their claws? Any advice, I took in a 6 month old cat and I want to train him. He is great cat, very calm but young and still learning.

[@ThomasChaote]

@@madamenoire6830 Oomph, I'm not probably a good trainer. But I invited my cat on a table so we're at similar level. I would offer a treat on my open hand (low high five), but would say "paw". After couple of treats I would take its leg and put on my hand. Also I have attention move - cats like to stray away from focus - then i would snap my fingers and make a round movement with finger back to me....so cat can look at me again. And then paw...paw.... each time cat will get treat, and then once i will pull its legs towards me... cat would be angry...but soon it started to understand treat is awaiting when her paw is on my open hand :) later years there are less treats and more cuddles... and even sometimes, when she wants my attention or affection, she lifts her paw like we trained. She uses this trick when something is really important and wants my serious attention. Now I ask myself - who is training who here hahahah :D

[@madamenoire6830]

@@ThomasChaote Thank you so much. I will be trying out your techniques on Mr. Pots. I have never had a cat before. BTW- He was a stray I took in from the cold he was in my empty flower pot dug himself in the soil I guess to keep warm. Due to his jet black coat I almost didn’t see he was in there until his ears poked out. Fed him and opened my door and he came in the poor cat was shivering. Well he will never be cold and hungry again. I got him his shots and neutered. He is about 6 months old and quite calm so I look forward to being able to train him so we can continue to bond. Again, thanks for the techniques.

[@Grassy_Gnoll]

For our cat it went like this: Day 1 "OK, you want to go outside? Here's a harness." Cat lies down, and refuses to move. Day 2: Cat thinks, "Woohoo! Harness means I can run all around outside! This is awesome!" Now, you just say, "Harness?", and he is ready to go!

[@mindacarpenter2996]

Quick learner

[@anonymousfellow8879]

My kitties were a bit more lukewarm than that (took about a month) but they’d love to go out more, too. Every time we get the dog harness out or say “harness” or “gear” they cry for theirs and practically shove themselves into them

[@bluetrapp9502]

Same with mine!! I made a point to get her to associate the harness with going outside and taught her the word "outside". The very first time we put the harness on we took her out. I knew she would love it because I knew she wanted to be outside. She was a little worried at first but it didn't take her long to warm up to it.

[@TracyKNixon]

Hi, I have ordered a harness and leash for my five month kitty - Do you have a set time each day and take your cat out whatever the weather? Obviously if it is raining or snowing and they take one look and stay put, no forcing to go out, so it is their decision. Any tips?

[@bluetrapp9502]

@@TracyKNixon It depends on the cat, but mine has no issues with me just taking her out whenever I feel like it. Sometimes it's a few times per week, sometimes I don't take her out for a month or two, and either way she doesn't really mind. She never whines at the door or anything but still loves being outside.

[@dfmusicalcats]

I have trained my cat to do high fives, roll over for baby belly and Summerdale girl. She is super smart and communicates so well, we actually have conversations. She is a ginger tabby and 2 years old. She is training me yo train her...

[@AylaZA]

I live on a smallholding property with 17 dogs. Because I have a pitbull/terrior I take her out to run at night in the park like garden. I also have a walk in black cat who won over our pitbull terrior. She then had 3 kittens and we kept 2 of them. Tuxedo, the first born, has taken to joining Abby and I on our walks, which is super cute and fun. The idea of leashing a semi feral cat is extremely strange for me and I feel blessed that my kitties choose to be with us, free but loyal and affectionate. We even moved with them and they adapted and stayed.

[@aurorathekitty7854]

I'm the boyfriend and I walk my cat

[@katzenlady5339]

Best guy 👍🏻 my boyfriend also asked me if we want to train our most curious cat to walk her. So I guess we will buy a harness soon. Did you also use clicker training?

[@aurorathekitty7854]

@@katzenlady5339 no I just threw a leash and harness on her and trained her in my back yard it's a long process you'll need a lot of paintence

[@katzenlady5339]

@@aurorathekitty7854 thanks for the answer, so I will train with her. On the balcony she seems quite relaxed. So let's see if it will work one day

[@ffeff8353]

@@katzenlady5339 -- It's as Jackson says, it depends largely on the cat's personality. I've had cats (and dogs, and horses, and... don't get me started!) all my life, and some cats learned fast and loved going out, others never minded the harness and leash, others learned to tolerate it, some were timid and didn't want to go out, some could never bear the harness... you get the idea! :)

[@vinniesearl4464]

I walk my cat as well your not alone

[@teona4279]

"Number one, tell your boyfriend to shut up." XD

[@kelebeck5905]

Teona click click

[@manbearpiglett-4110]

"Number two, aaaaand you're single" We still like to be spoken to with respect, if you tell anyone to shut up, but especially a guy, they get defensive. Just don't look for approval and it'll go fine, as soon as you say, "that looks cute!" or, "I like that!" or worse, "what do you think of that, I think that's cool!", most guys will just take charge and dominate to come to the best collectively rational decision. Learn to just do it, do what you want, and if the guy doesn't like it, don't get into it. Most women invite criticism by opening up their decisions to discussion. Nike baby. Just. Do it.

[@doshadial]

I walk my cat, in the mountains/woods without a harness or leash. He was a ferule stray and the outdoors was his home. He loves to climb trees or lay in the tall grass. I don’t allow him to be out alone anymore because of the wildlife but, neighbors are always amazed that while he leads, he keeps me close by or waits for me to catch up.

[@ZEEmtl]

My cat takes me outside with him when the weather permits. He likes chasing squirrels, rabbits & birds & acting tough in front of dogs that give him the eye 😸

[@NessaWyvern]

I had one cat that was borderline genius. Taught herself how to play fetch, and open doors. With help of her favourite treat, I taught her to jump over my arm, but she would *only* do it if she knew I had the treat. She would sniff my hand first to make sure. She wouldn't do it if I didn't have the treat, lol. XD

[@spookysteve4326]

NessaWyvern 😂 My cat does the same thing. I taught him to sit but if I don’t give him the treat afterwards he gets mad

[@sharpeslass5452]

Was she a calico?

[@IncredibleMD]

It's like toddlers. You'd take your toddler to the park to get some exercise and enrichment, but if you just let your toddler out in the morning and let them back in at night, they're going to have a dramatically shorter life.

[@glasslinger]

Back in the 50's when I was a "toddler" I WAS LET OUT REGULARLY WITH NO SUPERVISION! (all the kids were!) People watched out for kids, theirs or other people's. I'm 75 now and still remember some of the days I was a small kid exploring a neighbor's yard or other "adventure." Things have changed.

[@bijou3000]

Some of us not only survived but learned how to navigate the world and use common sense without being afraid of our own shadows.

[@IncredibleMD]

@@bijou3000"Some of us". I'd like for all of the toddlers to survive. Cats, much like humans, don't have a natural life span of only five years.

[@bijou3000]

@@IncredibleMD uh huh.

[@wolfsbane1991]

Cats are made to survive in nature! People all over the world have cats who go outside as they please! Keeping indoor cats is such an American thing. I'd rather my cat has a fulfilling and enrichedf life, instead of trapping him inside. I couldn't imagine doing that to my cat, he LOVES roaming outside. Cats aren't toddlers. Install a cat door and let him go and come as he pleases :) A long life isn't better, if it means trapping them inside when cats naturally want to be outside and roam

[@TehAnshiTunes]

Just watched this, and have to note my cat likes you. He never tries to grab my phone, but he was all over it!

[@jasmine-ds5xq]

Omg I have a clicker and never thought to use it with the kitty baby!!! You're the best I didn't think to train until watching your videos and realising how intelligent these animals are. With treat training I've been able to teach her to sit, hi five, kiss my cheek and jump on my shoulders and massage 🤣 I kid you not my cats been easier to train than most dogs I've worked with

[@brandimohan9243]

My cat walks with me and the dog. I think he just wanted to see where me and the dog were going. So now they go together.

[@visi7891]

i just found a feral kitten a month ago. 2 days ago, she decided she wanted in the house, not just our balcony. Now, she's always wondering where my dog is at and if she can pounce on her. I'm watching this video in case this kitten gets so curious she wants to see where we go. Also, I'm looking into those bubble backpacks lol

[@beauswindow8654]

That’s too funny because I’m the boyfriend who walks our cat 😂

[@cutie4417]

😂😂😂

[@janisthompson9801]

Yaaaay!

[@anniehuynh1816]

Yaaay!

[@tareag993]

Your gf must be happy

[@tulthor2967]

Same

[@daveclemmer4536]

I walk my cat twice a day without a leash early morning and evening when it is usually dark out. She is very shy and stays close to me but loves to be out. I completely trust being outside with her.

[@ericgomez1616]

You’re a blessing to all the people and cats in the world. You’re an amazing interpreter

[@Fotarapi]

Took me over two months to get my cat to accept the harness. We started when he was about 6 months old. In the beginning he was playing dead, refusing to move... so, I was putting the leash on him every day for 5 mins, with the leash, but without me holding it, so that he could get used to having it on him. Then, we gradually started going for walks. Now, we go everyday and we have even been on the beach. People look at me like I am crazy (I am really the ONLY ONE in my city that walks a cat ), but as he is happy and safe outdoors with me, I pay no attention :-D

[@lifewithashchrissycat9327]

My cat didnt like it that much at first, then i tried again a few months later (today lol) and she loved it outside in the yard chasing bugs and sitting under trees :) edit: punctuation

[@-_oOtianaOo_-]

I have a question. I wanted to try to walk my kittens but my grandma says they can catch diseases she said they could catch something just by sniffing urine of other cats .. do you think this Is something I really need to worry about? Thank you for your time.

[@Fotarapi]

@@-_oOtianaOo_- I think that if you take your cat to the vet for its vaccines and make sure to give them their monthly flea treatment, it should be OK. Talk to your vet, but mine says it is OK, as long as I do not let him eat any food when we are outside

[@-_oOtianaOo_-]

@@Fotarapi thank you so much!!!

[@sharpeslass5452]

The 1st and last time I put a harness and leash on my first (and most amazing) feline soul-mate, she panicked, jumped onto my mother's table, perfectly set for thanksgiving for 16 guests, and tore down the middle lengthwise with the leash trailing behind. My mother almost had a heart attack. Fortunately Nina-bean was always astoundingly graceful and didn't break a thing. (Needless to say, I'd never heard of a clicker.)

[@ChonkyCats]

Me: Has no cat Also me: watches cat training video

[@bettyretana3950]

Me too!!!

[@bttrflygal]

You want cats .lol

[@ChonkyCats]

@@bttrflygal I just adopted two kittens :)

[@The_Tiffster]

@@ChonkyCats: that's great! I'm jealous though.....

[@ChonkyCats]

@@The_Tiffster I don't blame you Tiffany I was jealous of every cat owner before I became one! If you ever have the chance to have a cat I highly recommend it! There cuteness legit brings tears to my eyes.

[@markinglese3874]

We would like to thank you Jackson. Your videos have helped us with our cat. Love you bro.

[@kakumee]

Did this with my cat, especially when we'd pack the car and move (a lot!) We'd let him hang out in the back with us or usally ride on the dashboard, so when we'd stop at a rest area it was lesh time! I loved that cat!! Had him from the 3rd grade ( like around 7 or 8 or whatever ) till i was like 21 or 22

[@kaylab9779]

Our cat is blind (born without eyes) and she absolutely loves walking outside When she was first put in a harness she was just so happy about being outside she barely noticed Obviously this is usually never the case and we got lucky but I just thought it'd be cute to share

[@kimfleury]

Beautiful 🥰

[@bunnylacy2097]

My cat loves being in her harness and on a walk. She sits perfectly still as we put it on her. She runs around chasing lizards haha.

[@petinawalker3557]

Same... one of mine is almost blind and loves Walkies too! 🐈‍⬛️🚶‍♀️🐈‍⬛️ ber sister joins for fun.. every time!!

[@mable90shaynne]

I had a cat i tried to walk. As soon as the harness would go on he would "deactivate." He would be completely limp and fall over and not move what so ever. As soon as it came off he would reactivate and go on like nothing happened.

[@mrsthatcher9815]

same here

[@jillianoldfield2300]

My cat was doing exactly the same thing. I have recently added a jackpot TOY as well as a jackpot treat and he gets so excited by the toy he forgets to fall over and just starts playing with his harness on.

[@laguna4life]

It took about 5 minutes each day for a week to get my 2 year old rescue out of deactivate mode and another week of slither on one shoulder snake movement until he got used to his (and a different harness style) definitely a good deal of patience by both cat and human and rewarding required for most.

[@KeepTheGates]

You didn't try hard enough

[@slappywag7210]

That what I would be afraid of

[@endane]

Been a dog guy my entire life, have been training my first cat for the last couple of months and let me tell you the difference is astounding. As long as you play it right you can teach them tricks much easier and faster.

[@abinermal8744]

I had an indoor cat who enjoyed harness walking and on our moving (driving)to Florida from Massachusetts we did numerous rest stop and she was walked to relieve herself and/or just explore the outdoors for a bit. We were worried before the trip but she was such a mellow and nosey cat that she made it easy. I loved exploring with her. Facinating to let her lead for awhile and noticed the things she'd discover😊. Got to stretch my legs too but did it while being as nosey as she was😊. She was used to being in the car for long drives around New England doing the same sort of thing so that may have help too.

[@NeuroticNightmares07]

I taught my cat to sit, high five, boop (reaching up on hind legs and reaching up with his paw to boop my hand), finding an item between 1-3 cups after moving it around, come to mama, and my favorite, ring the bell where he rings the bell. He is 13 and has special needs. He is the smartest cat ever teehee. I love him. @SystemeDeCat on Facebook EDIT: HE JUST LEARNED HOW TO FIST BUMP ME OMG. YAY!!!!!! who says cats aren't trainable :)

[@101Asa]

Nice! My 19 year old girl knows how to high five work both paws, come, give paw, sit, and so much more. What kind of special needs?

[@NeuroticNightmares07]

@@101Asa he has stress induced urinary problems, such as blockages. He nearly died :( He is healthy now though.

[@ffeff8353]

My cat surprises my (also cat parent) friends because he always comes when he's called. Basically, he trained himself, or if you like, I call it passive training: I only use his name and call him when it's for something he likes, his dinner, treats, toys, brushing (he loves that), petting, going outside (into the walled garden). I NEVER call him if I have to give him medication or bathe him or just because (in those cases I just grab him on the fly)! So he associates his name with all good things and always comes at a quick trot or an all-out run!

[@SobrietyandSolace]

My cat was 15 when I had to rehome him because I became homeless. I had taught him to sit, lay down, spir around, beg, high five and he walked to heel a bit. I think people who get it into their heads that cats aren't trainable are just lazy and make assumptions without even trying. We should base whether we like cats or not on whether they can do tricks but I feel like a lot of cats miss out on homes because 'dog people' (and I am a dog person really) believe cats are stupid and don't bond with their humans at all because they aren't so known for doing random shit to entertain us. I feel like a lot of cats needlessly die because there are people out there who actively HATE cats fro dumb reasons, all myths, really.

[@anonymousfellow8879]

I taught my cats to ring a bell, too. They want out into the screened in porch? Bat the bell. (Lots of demonstration both with my hand them gently guiding their paw, and letting them out immediately with lots of praise, then consistently making them doing it themselves after they did it once or twice on their own. Also removing the bell when I don’t want them asking to go out (like at night, or when it’s too wet since they won’t let me dry their paws back off)

[@boxofyellow]

I live on the 21st floor and my cat was scared of the lifts so whenever I walk him I put his harness and leash on and then put him in his carrier until we get to the place where I walk him. Now he jumps in the carrier whenever he wants to go for a walk. It makes getting him to the vet an awful lot easier.

[@konekoray9323]

And that is a glorious way to prevent doordashing, too. He associates the carrier with walks, not the door. Beautiful.

[@patirvin-bz9pg]

My Sweetpea and I did walkabouts in my garden, all times of year. The only problem was getting him to go back into the house. He did not doordash, thankfully. He also loved being in a Humane Society pet tent, sitting on the patio near trees. The fine mesh prevented mosquitoes and other insects from getting in. He watched birds and other critters. I called it enrichment.

[@nonserviam.1574]

My cat was so eager to go out, at some point in his life I found an old leash for dogs I'd bought from the shop years before and I just stared at it a bit. Then I took it to my cat, he smelled it, I put it on him and he was kind of rigid... Then I opened the door. Now he always asks me to go out. He likes to mark the territory by rolling on the ground, he eats wild plants and looks at other wild cats from afar (I'm kind of scared to let him too close, so I won't). He's such a smart and loyal cat. He won't leave my side, one time I even got him out without the leash on and he didn't do anything different from usual. I keep the leash now only because he could get in a fight with other cats or dogs. I'm always scared of wild dogs while taking him out... But I know this is the life he wants. Some risks are to be taken. He's 10 yo now, he's becoming a granny and his hair is getting white... But he still loves to go outside. It's an obsession for him. As for the other cat I have, she's scared of her own shadow😂 I tried with her, but she doesn't even want to go out. Sometimes, I let her explore the stairs. That's more than enough adventure for her.

[@jessicalynn9700]

I recently started walking my cats on their harness....my female kitten like it. My male cats absolutely love it. Now he goes insane when he goes back inside trying to get back outside.

[@quillingmama]

Once our boy got to go out regularly he doesn't try to sneak out anymore. We made it part of the routine for him to stop in the threshold for a few seconds before he ambled on out and I think that might have helped. He sniffs around there a bit first and I think that might be part of it. Gets him to think about it instead of just rushing the door.

[@Be4tric3]

Mine too..

[@slate2720]

I had to lower my volume since my dog is in the process of getting trained on a clicker and she might expect a treat 😂

[@ninavongunten122]

I used to have 8 cats at one time. People used to laugh because when I would walk around the block to the local mailbox, 📮 my kitties would follow behind me in a straight line like little baby ducklings.🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈

[@BigBundy82]

Im learning so much from this channel.. it has helped me a lot as a brand new first time cat owner...

[@GataKwe]

My cat DEMANDS his walks everyday now. He'll point and meow at the leash/harness on the wall, and a few times he's pulled them off the wall and brought it to me. Honestly the cutest thing everrr 😍😻

[@k.hendrickson8735]

Is your cat using the clicker on you too? 😆

[@ayla8345]

What do you do during the winter? Do you still walk him?

[@GataKwe]

@@ayla8345 kind of...he doesn't like cold beans 🐾 ❄️

[@chadia25]

I used to walk my cats all the time when I lived in the city. My cats loved it!!! I did get some weird looks, but if the cats love it, why the f not.

[@yakarotsennin3115]

Ik Ben hell ya! Fuck em

[@kissanruokaa]

Good mentality :) Hope you and ur kitty staying safe :)

[@MattJesuele]

If you have a very friendly and/or cute cat, it's fantastic way to meet people, including some very pretty ladies (if you're into that kind of thing)

[@DisneyMisfit]

I started taking my cat out on the porch, and wasn't ever planning on anything else. I let him go off yesterday and now he just wants to explore everywhere. He stays in our yard because dogs are everywhere and I'm not interested in trying to carry a scared cat home lol but he loves it. He's more confident and less wary of things and people outside than he is inside, which I find interesting. He let a complete stranger (our neighbor) approach and pet him while on the porch once no problem. He took to the harness and leash pretty quickly, too.

[@asher9609]

I got my cat this past December and ever since I first took him outside for a walk he has always meowed at me and purrs but waits at the door (and he doesn't run out) until I put his harness on him and took him to the park. This morning we actually cuddled at my local park and he let kids pet him and I think he loved every moment of it! Eventually I want to take him to trails outside of my neighborhood since he loves the outdoors so much.

[@zubuxstein]

Dude, this guy is a natural, I can be listening to him for hours. Responsible, informative, clear communication!

[@Strideo1]

And he has cool ear mustaches!

[@ayshaatman8857]

Should you walk your cat? Yes! How? Jackson will tell you everything. Thank you!!!

[@brianwade5964]

I got a stray that seems to have attached to me. I can't let it in my house due to my dogs. But this cat literally will great me when I pull up in the driveway when I get home from work or even open the door. This cat literally has no fear of me will let me pet it in all the spot that usually cause a cat to scrath someone, and even jumps in my lap on its own wanting me to pet it. Now for the walks.... this cat will follow me down the road, then will not leave my side even if I sit down for a long time but wonders around super close. As soon as I get up to walk back home, this cat will lead the way back home with minimal distraction. Once I get too far from her when she gets distracted, she will automatically run back ahead of me until we get back home a few seconds later. Again, this is a random stray that I have not trained in any way, and it adopted me. I have to keep it outside as well because not only my dogs but also allergies with family. This cat has not once tried to bite me except playing and never once scratched me besides digging its claws while laying in my lap, and I am petting it.

[@sksk-bd7yv]

Our boy loves his morning walks. There is no better way to start the day than with a looong walk in the forest with our boy. We have so much fun together. Some things you have to laugh at. Why is he scared of tiny frogs, but always wants to attack elks? Elks are very, very big! Mr. Galaxy I think don't live near the polar circle. So for those of us that do: 1. If it's really cold a jacket may be necessary, depending on the fur. 2. In snow, ice and frost they can get very sore paws from the frost and road salt. Remember to wipe their paws when you come home, and be generous with ointment on cracked paws. We use lanolin, it's completely safe for them to lick off and not very expensive. If the roads have just been salted in the morning we carry him over the road. 3. I recommend some nice audiobook in one ear while walking if, when, you find it boring to just stand by one bush for ten minutes.