Teach Your Cat to Walk on a Leash

Many cat owners choose to keep their cats indoors to protect them from things like cars, coyotes, or other cats. Indoor cats can safely experience the outside world if they are trained to wear a harness and walk on a leash.
As you can see from the video below, cats may take time to get used to wearing a harness.

If you are interested in training your cat to walk on a leash, the first step is to buy an appropriate sized harness. Measure your cat's chest behind the front legs. This measurement will help you choose the right size at the pet store. A cat should not be walked on collar, as this can cause neck injuries or strangulation if the cat bolts quickly while you are holding the leash. A lightweight leash is also important. If your pet store doesn't carry a leash made specifically for cats, choose one made for a small dog.
The next step is to get your cat used to wearing the harness. Put it on the cat just before meal time so she will associate it with something positive. If your cat really doesn't like the harness, this might be a good time to give some special treats.
Once your cat is comfortable wearing the harness you can attach the leash. The great outdoors can be a scary place for a cat who has lived its whole life inside, so don't bring your cat outside until she is comfortably wearing the harness with the leash attached.
When you do venture outside together, hold onto your cat's leash- loud noises, dogs, or even other people may be frightening to your cat. Even if you are only going outside for a few minutes at a time, be sure your cat is up to date on all vaccinations and flea control.
With a little patience and some positive reinforcement, you'll be walking your cat in no time!