My cat is a nut. He wants to go outside. Is this easy to train for him?
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It depends... It is fairly easy for my cat, but then again my cat is kind of patient and always let me put annoying accessories and things on him. The trickiest part is to put it on. When outside however, you must be aware that cat is different than a dog, it will tend to lead the walk than you. The training time depends on the cat. On most video that I watched about it it takes about a month to three. However it only took one week for my cat.
261009
if he is brave and not easily frightened,then this is perfect for your cat outside.If he is easily frightened,he may run out of this ,because it's desinged to protect cats from asphyxia.if he struggles strongly,he can get rid of the harness. so you need to train your cat step by step.
261010
The easy part depends on your cat's age. The younger the cat is when you get them in the harness, the better. Ease your cat SLOWLY into this new idea of being outside on a leash. Let your cat (even if you think he's too old to train!) just sit inside with the harness on for a few minutes. Then increase it by a few more minutes each day until he gets used to it. Then he won't freak out or refuse to move once you get him on the leash outside. Make sure you pet him a lot and re-assure him that everything's OK. Make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end, and eventually he will associate the harness/leash with good feelings. I hope this helps! The easy part depends on your cat's age. The younger the cat is when you get them in the harness, the better. Ease your cat SLOWLY into this new idea of being outside on a leash. Let your cat (even if you think he's too old to train!) just sit inside with the harness on for a few minutes. Then increase it by a few more minutes each day until he gets used to it. Then he won't freak out or refuse to move once you get him on the leash outside. Make sure you pet him a lot and re-assure him that everything's OK. Make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end, and eventually he will... » Read More The easy part depends on your cat's age. The younger the cat is when you get them in the harness, the better. Ease your cat SLOWLY into this new idea of being outside on a leash. Let your cat (even if you think he's too old to train!) just sit inside with the harness on for a few minutes. Then increase it by a few more minutes each day until he gets used to it. Then he won't freak out or refuse to move once you get him on the leash outside. Make sure you pet him a lot and re-assure him that everything's OK. Make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end, and eventually he will associate the harness/leash with good feelings. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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All cats want to go outside but once out they are out, they are frightened. Put the harness on a bit every day, then outside a bit everyday. They will adjust but remember a cat does what they want. The younger you start the better
261012
Ha! Mine too, but I'm not sure I'm the best person to answer this question (I gave up after one try). I may try again this spring, when the weather is better and they aren't so little. Heads up, the leash isn't super long either, so keep that in mind... depending on what your goal is there. And here is a link to leash-training tips from ASPCA: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/teaching-your-cat-walk-leash Hope this helps!
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I think that he would be able to play with this. One side has a place that the can eat the food/treat directly from -if he wants - some of my cats do that. There is an area in the middle that he could bat the food/treats around to get it in a position where he wants so he could eat it. The other end has cups. If your baby is like my friends tripod cat, I think that he would enjoy the challenge of getting the food/treat out of the cup. I know her cat has amazing balance and strength so if he is like her cat, I believe he would enjoy this.
112173
My squirrel Rocky loves his. He hides nuts in the stump and plays and pounces on the squirrel like a cat does. The dive and roll game.
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Although he's pretty good at adjusting his speed, our 75# boxer can haul like an 18 wheeler if he sees a squirrel, rabbit or deer! I know I wouldn't be able to control him w/o this harness which places the pressure on his chest instead of his neck ( which is all muscle). It's really the best harness we have ( and I have several) .i would certainly recommend you try it. It won't change his habit of pulling w/o training but it should give you more control.
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its a great ramp. give your dog a cat treat for climbing and he'll always want to climb it. I have to guide my dog with his collar. you could leave it outside permanently but the cold weather would take a toll on the sandpapery surface that helps dogs paws grip. It folds up and has a plastic hook to go over one side and then there is a carry handle. It's well made.
1142801
Yes, this would be too small for him. My cats are roughly 15 pounds each and it's too small for even them. Hope this helps.
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Our cat is big, and we left the harness on him but he manage to get out of it after a while. If your cat is used to a leash at all I think he will be fine but if he fights it like our cat because this is the large one, your cat may slip out of it easily and I don't think they adjust much if at all. Hope this helps.
1203919
My cat does not really use his claws, but loves to hop to the top and survey the living room. It is easy to hop from one level to the next, even though that is a little hard to see in the photo. The different levels are off set from each other, and so is very easy to navigate. He loves it.
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Maybe try tempting your kitty to enter with food treats, the laser, da bird, cat nip, etc.? One of my kitties LOVES the tunnel - visits often. We play a game of catch and she loves to use her tunnel as a hiding spot for that and other activities. (She's 10 lbs.) Her brother has ZERO interest in the tunnel...I suspect he may be too big for it at 16 lbs. Good luck!
258209
I think she could. Most cats can manage to jump to just about anyplace they want to be. And if it takes a little practice, a few extra tries....that's exercise and exercise is very good.
1735459
See my review, but here's the quick answer: yes, if the cat isn't the type to work hard to get out of it.
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The SmartCat is surprisingly heavy. I have it on the floor, and the cat does humor me once a day by vigorously scratching on it without moving it; but she has a whole variety of other targets: chair seats, an area rug, any blanket I'm using, etc. Nothing has distracted her from the preferred target-of-the-moment. Six strong Marines and some claw clippers might do the trick.
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I don't know. I can tell you my part-time outdoor cat warmed up to this scratcher a lot faster than I expected. She gets her outdoor time (not lately since she doesn't like the Michigan cold). If you're out of options, this wouldn't be a terrible thing to try, but I can't promise it'll solve your predicament. Wish I could've helped more. Every cat is unique. Good luck.
560464
I found that the cat(s) experience is so disturbing, they avoid the area it was on. You may initially need to re-train by putting it back on now & then...but not often.
491504
Yes, you can. Directions are in the manual under training a cat to use the door.
530038
I think that's a wonderful idea for an elderly cat! Our feral outdoor cat loves his. If we ever succeed in bringing him inside, the house will come, too.
68472
HI, was not for me, but may be for some cats. Mine, jumped in and did their thing... Love it when they walz in house from outdoors and go to the litter box. I pick their little butts up and put them back OUTSIDE!!! LOL