Remember, cats usually will not walk on a leash like a dog. Cats tend to like to run a bit, stop, roll, sniff an area, eat grass and then carry on. F or your first walks, try starting in the late evening or early in the morning in a quiet area. Your cat is much more likely to venture out when there's no one else around. Chances are very good that once he gets to sit outside on the cool grass and sniff the fresh air, he'll understand what the idea is all about, and will quickly learn to associate his Walking Jacket with this new adventure.
Most cats take a few days to adjust to the idea of leash walking.
M ost leash pulling behavior begins as soon as the cat sees the leash and knows he's about to go for a walk. If the walk begins out of control, the precedent is set for the entire walk. Ask him to stay while you are putting on his jacket and leash. If he does not stay, the walk should be delayed until he does. S imply hold onto the leash, stand still and let your cat dance, ricochet and bounce around at the end of the leash.