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Originally Posted by kindlekitten
this is my preferred one
and this is second
the first one closes with large velcro straps, neither of them have been able to get out of it. the second works *ok*, but both of them have been able to wriggle out to where it is only around their neck. I use one of those leashes that will expand out. some go up to 25 feet I think, 10 is plenty. I run the latch for the leash through the D ring on the harness and actually attach it to the collar. this way you are attached to the cat in 2 different places. introduce the harness slowly, let her hang out in the house wearing it. the first few times you actually go out, have no agenda, if Stella wants to wander, let her wander. if she just wants to roll around on the ground and have a hissy fit, let her. just do not push it. if you do it well, you'll find you can't even touch the harness without her insisting it is time for a walkie!
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Thanks! I love the name "kitty holster"!
And can see how they could "slink" through that second one.
Stella had the oddest reaction when I first put her collar on her - she stood up on her hind legs and tried to "back out" of it - and kept walking backwards. Never saw any other cat do this. Now she doesn't know that she is wearing a collar any more.
I think I'll try the holster - it looks the most secure.
[and yes, I remember the "joys" of introducing a walking harness & leash - I had an Australian sheep dog puppy years ago - when I first put his collar & leash on him, he threw himself on his back with all 4 legs in the air - I actually had to drag him over the lawn on his back a few times before he finally flipped over and decided it wasn't that bad after all.
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