How to Walk a Siamese Kitten

The Siamese is a distinctly-marked breed of cat believed to have descended from the sacred temple cats of Siam. Siamese cats are affectionate, intelligent and known for their social nature -- making them good candidates for training to walk outdoors on a leash. Initiating the training while your Siamese is still young can make the process a bit easier, allowing your curious kitten to safely explore the great outdoors.

Things You'll Need

  • Cat harness
  • Cat leash
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Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase a small kitten-sized harness that is designed to pull from the chest, and a lightweight leash up to 6 feet long. Place the harness and leash by your kitten̵7;s favorite sleeping place for a few days, to allow your pet to become familiar with it.

    • 2

      Train the kitten to wear the harness. Place the harness on the kitten while it is indoors and distracted with a favorite treat or toy. When the harness is on, praise the kitten and allow it to walk around until it is relaxed. Repeat this process daily, until the kitten is comfortable with wearing the harness.

    • 3

      Teach your kitten to wear a leash with the harness. Place the harness on the kitten while it is indoors and attach the leash. Allow your kitten to walk around the house while dragging the leash behind it. If the kitten becomes agitated, distract it by playing with a toy. Encourage the kitten to walk, and shower the kitten with praise when it does. Repeat this process daily, until the kitten is comfortable with the leash.

    • 4

      Encourage your kitten to walk while you hold the leash. Once your kitten is comfortable wearing the harness and leash, hold the leash in your hand and walk around the house behind it. Do not restrict the kitten's movement, just let it get used having you hold the leash while it walks. Repeat this process daily until the kitten is comfortable walking while the leash is held.

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      Bring your kitten outdoors while on the harness and leash. Once your kitten is walking comfortably on the leash inside, you can introduce it to the outdoors. Begin by placing the harness and leash on the kitten and sitting quietly on the porch or sidewalk, to allow it to become used to the sights and sounds outdoors. When the kitten is visibly relaxed, follow the procedure you used to get your kitten accustomed to walking on a leash indoors. Practice with your kitten at least once a day, until it grows comfortable walking on a leash outdoors.