Walk Your Cat: The Complete Guide [Paperback]

Steven Jacobson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2008

Walk Your Cat: The Complete Guide is written for indoor cat owners who want to give their cats access to the outdoors by taking them for walks on a leash. While it is often believed that cats can't be leash-trained, Walk Your Cat shows that taking your cat for a walk does not have to be a drag. This book is unique in that the authors have developed a thorough, easy-to-follow approach to walking cats that is solidly grounded in the current scientific understanding of feline behavior. Following their approach, you can allow your cats to enjoy a full range of natural behaviors while on walks, making their lives richer and healthier. But, Walk Your Cat is more than just a training guide. Getting to the heart of feline behavior to show you how cats can be leash-trained, the book offers readers a new window into the inner lives of their cats--as well as insights into the important and natural role that walks on a leash have to play in the life of the modern indoor cat.

Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: Spiraka; 1ST edition (November 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615216412
• ISBN-13: 978-0615216416
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #919,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The cat's pajamas!, December 3, 2008

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Constant Reader (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walk Your Cat: The Complete Guide (Paperback)

Walking a cat always seemed impossible to me, until I read this book. Now I'm convinced it can definitely be done--and that it also makes life much more enjoyable for indoor cats. (I love all the info the authors include about feline psychology and body language, too. Fascinating stuff!)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful for beginner to intermediate, March 28, 2009

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Bonnie Kr (Michigan, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walk Your Cat: The Complete Guide (Paperback)

This guide gave me really good direction and a place to start in teaching my cat to walk on a lead. It walks you through the different steps of training from start to finish, and brings up all the challenges you're likely to have. There's a lot about how cats think, which is great - it's the basis for any kind of training. Now I've always had cats, done a little training, and read training books, so I was therefore able to quite easily grasp the authors' concepts.

I think the ideas are very well explained for those just beginning in training, and there's more than enough info for intermediate trainers who just need a few guidelines and direction.

Besides, their ideas are working - my cat is already doing quite well!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Walk your Cat, March 15, 2010

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Bobbie Lindekugel "Bobbie" (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walk Your Cat: The Complete Guide (Paperback)

I've been walking three cats for about 6 years now and got this book to see if I could learn anything more. It was a very thoughtful book. I found that I did learn a few things and believe anyone can walk their cat no matter what the age. I would recommend it to those that worry about letting their cat outdoors alone. I walk mine for 25 minutes every morning and night just around the yard. Gives me a lot of peace knowing that they are safe.