leash training-but being stubborn!

Question

STUBBORN CAT! HELP!   QUESTION: I have a cat that is lying down everytime I put the leash on her. I bought it about 3 days ago and have been working since then. She goes about 2 feet and stops and lays down. Yesterday, I printed out the steps on how to train them and today we did alittle better. But I still need help. She is so stubborn!!

ANSWER: Emily,

PATIENCE AND TIME! You said yourself "today we did a little better". It may take two weeks (or more). You can't get frustrated with her or she will refuse to do it. I don't know which instructions you printed but here are some more that may be helpful:

(Copy and paste, or type, the whole links into your address bar)

http://www.hdw-inc.com/leashtraining.htm

http://cats.about.com/cs/behavioralissues/ht/leashtrain.htm

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/81526-tips-for-leash-training-your-cat

I hope this helps. And take your time! Go SLOWLY!

Tabbi

PS: She's a pretty kitty!

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QUESTION: About.com was the web site I got the instructions from. It was the second one you listed. Thanks

Answer
Emily,

I hope they help. Just take 'baby' steps at the time. Do short sessions. If she had a feral parent it will be harder because they do NOT like to be restrained, it's hereditary.

I had a cat that when you put the halter on her she would freeze, get stiff-legged, and fall over and not move! She thought something horrible was happening!

It just takes a lot of patience and time.

Tabbi