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Once your cat is completely comfortable with wearing the harness at home, you can then introduce the lead:
- Start by using the lead for short times inside your home. Reward this process inside until your cat is completely comfortable with wearing the harness with the lead attached.
This step is important as outside has a range of distractions and objects that could be frightening to your cat. Each cat is different, and some may take much longer to accept and trust a harness than others.
Once you are ready to introduce the harness and lead outside, it’s important to listen to your cat’s body language to ensure they are comfortable and not in distress. Introducing outside walks to your cat slowly will help increase their confidence and encourage exploring while in the safety of their harness.