Leash Training Your Cat
A Step-by-Step Guide to Stress-Free Walks, from First Harness to Happy Adventures
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Stop wrestling with the harness. This warm, practical guide takes you from first buckle to happy walks—with real timelines, troubleshooting, and no-nonsense advice.
About this book
This isn't a one-size-fits-all list of tips. It's a complete, gentle protocol that respects your cat's personality, with trouble-shooting chapters for the most common setbacks. Inside, you'll find a comprehensive supplies checklist, a red-flags guide that tells you when persistent fear or aggression means a visit to the vet, and a dedicated FAQ section covering everything from 'what if my cat only walks at night?' to 'how do I handle dogs and traffic?'. Whether your goal is to hike a mountain or just take a short stroll to the mailbox, this book gets you there—with your cat's trust intact and your own sanity preserved.
Reader Reviews
Robert Carter
★★★★★I was skeptical because my cat is a 12-year-old grump, but the '3-day harness soak' really worked—no more wrestling to get the harness on. The troubleshooting chapter helped me figure out why she was freezing (it was the sound of gravel). It's a bit wordy in places, and I wish there were more photos, but the step-by-step checklists made it easy to follow. We still haven't gone on a real walk yet, but we're making progress. If you're patient and want a humane method, this is a good guide.