Bob Buchanan
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sierrasue said:My last travelling cat would go outside when we parked for a few days at a safe location. He never took to a leash but would stay close to MH.
Some allow their cat/s to roam around once parked - but I never felt that was a good idea. Not safe for the cat and not appreciated by most neighbors. I did walk my cat on a leash.
I found a figure 8 halter that worked well - easy on and off. I began putting it on inside while he was in the low side if his activity cycle and ready for or coming out of a nap. Then would leave it on for a few hours, take it off, then put it back on again later. After that, took him outside. There is nothing quite like the experience of taking a cat outside for the first time in their life!! Their exploration of smells and things they have never experienced before is sure fun to watch.
Initially, I just follow the cat until they get used to being connected. My one cat though had a "one direction" attitude. Back tracking was not for him. So most of the time however far we walked I would have to pick him up and carry him back part way. They begin tracking and don't like to be taken off course.