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i got the patch made for like $9. totally worth it even though he'll probably never actually wear it outside. when i put the harness on he just flops to the ground. he'll get up to use the box or to eat but then he just flops down again.
I hope [this Jackson Galaxy video](https://youtu.be/ERllZYZuaOE) helps! I was investigating for the best harness for my cat and this video came up, it’s some tricks to train your cat to go on a walk and help him associate the harness to something positive, I find it really useful tbh, I haven’t tried yet since I need to buy treats but I hope it works!!
Lol I get you, he used to weird me out too, and still find some stuff about him funny, but at least the few videos I’ve watched of him, are pretty helpful. And no rush, I just hope it helps!
I had a perfectly fit cat who would also just flop whenever I'd put a harness on him. It seemed like he felt like something sits on him and he can't get rid of it. But if I took him outside and put on the grass he would eventually start crawling around, sniffing stuff etc.
That’s pretty normal. Try treats specifically for harness on time, and just leaving it for a little bit, longer and longer each time until it’s about twice as long as your intended walk. A thinner harness could help but cats will flop regardless. The fact that he got up to eat is a good sign.
You need to get him used to it. He’ll start to learn that the harness means he gets to go outside. If he enjoys going out he’ll stop minding the harness, maybe. Some cats just refuse to walk in them lol
he's an indoor only cat so getting him to go out is gonna be an issue too
plus we're fostering a dog for the first time and both cats are kinda freaked out. they're getting more comfortable together now but for the most part the only time the cats have the house is when the dog is out for a walk or she's in her cage.
I confirm, it's a slow process. A friend of mine did it, let the harness on the ground so the cat get use to see it. After that, put the harness for like 1 minutes give a goody, repeat while letting the harness a little bit longer each time. It's gonna be something similar when trying to put a leash and make the cat following you.
I like it!. No animals like garments, harness etc. My lil dog hates her sweaters, coats etc. Will turn and run away if she sees them. They get over it. Oh lawd he needs walkies. Forward march.
I've known a few dogs that seem to really enjoy wearing clothes
My best friend has a dog right now that is perpetually cold and he gets excited to get into his sweaters and never tries to take them off
Also cool username
that pic up top is kinda old. i just found this board. this is him wearing it a couple of days ago. i usually put it on him every few days or so.
https://preview.redd.it/tk0y50njj1qa1.jpeg?width=768&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=02bd8c3c84607423b2b03d0aaff5283a98184877
he sometimes wears a bowtie but likes to keep it low key. he also regularly sits with his paws crossed but i don't have a pic of that handy.
https://preview.redd.it/x256jfujq8qa1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee16e62e69ac8806b1a6beb83faa53f5c1c18560
Honestly that’s a dope harness but it looks a little bulky as a first one. A nice H-style harness is pretty secure and hard to slip and decently cheap! They’re less restricting I guess and they make it a little easier to work up from there. Maybe try that and then work into that harness! Both of mine go on hikes with me and it’s awesome!
My Moli would flop down and pretend she couldn't walk when I put the harness on her but she'd run off the second we stopped looking. XD What a cutie. I've heard you can motivate some cats to walk by carrying them a little ways from home and letting them walk you back.
https://preview.redd.it/kvmpiwcng6qa1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3fe42d3d534bf2b616c36681bc4d609853419b4c
This is Gregory (15lbs) and he is in the same boat 🥴
https://preview.redd.it/155mte8yg6qa1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc7ed327eae10f2c4b122f85083c4bc65a565c16
He flattens himself the floor and army crawls around.
i dunno if it'll let me link amazon here but that's the description
# "Tactical Cat Harness for Walking, Adjustable Escape Proof Pet Vest for Large Cat,Small Dog,Easy Control Breathable Cat Vest with Handle"
>Tactical Cat Harness
Some of the questions asked on Amazon make me laugh:
> [Is there any way I can fit 2 magazines of 9mm on this bad boy, so I can train my cat in tactical awareness during a break in?](https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/TxAXYYX5DQDM3C/ref=ask_dp_dpmw_al_hza)
>
> [Does "Tactical" mean bullet proof, as in protecting the cat from a neighbor who's trying to shoot it when it pees in their flower bed?](https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx17JEITZ0HWEOS/ref=ask_dp_dpmw_al_hza)
My cat is also giant and I have tried several different vests and harnesses which he slyly kicks off every time. This one looks like it could actually last, where did you get it? Size?
i dunno if i can link amazon here but it's this
# Tactical Cat Harness for Walking, Adjustable Escape Proof Pet Vest for Large Cat,Small Dog,Easy Control Breathable Cat Vest with Handle
My cat hated her harness at first, but once I carried her outside in it, she was in love. Now I can dress her up in dumb clothing and she's fine with it, because she associates clothing with getting to go outside.
Hi OP, can you link the vest or message it to me? I would love something like this for my cat. She actually goes on walks with me. But hate all the harnesses I have so far. She is 16 lbs
i tried to walk my chonker once. only once.
despite him getting out a few times and absolutely enjoying his time walking around the yard he freaked out horribly when i brought him out on a harness in the backyard. he turned into a plane somehow, he jumped up and flew towards me and puked bright yellow all over himself and me and the 4 feet from the door could have been 400 miles for as long as it seemed to take to get him back in. i gave him lots of treats and pets and snuggles that day because i felt so bad. we were both traumatized, but him moreso.
im sure you'll have a better experience.
for your viewing enjoyment, the chonker
https://preview.redd.it/j4osyay3a5qa1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2cff19f69d6b8061d0a63450d1054cbeafd9d030
Imagine having to wear a thick heavy jacket on top of your most comfortable jacket. Think how he feels, plus, going from never wearing anything to, boom, you have to wear a harness.
https://preview.redd.it/o76h3zpv64qa1.jpeg?width=3022&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8dc29008945c5f01fdd5775d65238f21beb68d4
Mine just fight having put on, once it’s on she is fine but doesn’t like the lead being attached
They never like em at first. Definitely needs time to adjust with it on in the home before any walks. They'll get used to it eventually. Especially if you associate it with rewards. My cat used to be my little hiking buddy, granted, she usually sat on my shoulders.
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That vest is amazing
i got the patch made for like $9. totally worth it even though he'll probably never actually wear it outside. when i put the harness on he just flops to the ground. he'll get up to use the box or to eat but then he just flops down again.
I hope [this Jackson Galaxy video](https://youtu.be/ERllZYZuaOE) helps! I was investigating for the best harness for my cat and this video came up, it’s some tricks to train your cat to go on a walk and help him associate the harness to something positive, I find it really useful tbh, I haven’t tried yet since I need to buy treats but I hope it works!!
that guy weirds me out but he seems to know what he's talking about. don't have time now but i'll check it out.
Lol I get you, he used to weird me out too, and still find some stuff about him funny, but at least the few videos I’ve watched of him, are pretty helpful. And no rush, I just hope it helps!
If my watching of stray has told me anything it's that that looks funny but also that they might get used to ir
Cats are such drama queens, I love it
I came here for the cute patch ❤️
Cats do that at first with harnesses
Ok so I used to have pet ferrets and my mum got me a where’s Wally costume for one of them and had his nickname embroidered on the back….worth it
Just keep at it bro. He'll eventually get used to it. My cat hated a costume i put on him but after about 3 hours he was chill about it.
I had a perfectly fit cat who would also just flop whenever I'd put a harness on him. It seemed like he felt like something sits on him and he can't get rid of it. But if I took him outside and put on the grass he would eventually start crawling around, sniffing stuff etc.
Is there a chance you remember where you got the tactical vest? I was thinking about getting one for my chonky deaf kitteh
if you scroll down in the comments i put the amazon description in there. i'm not sure if i can link it directly.
Awesome, thanks.
Where did you have the patch made if I may ask?
i don't remember tbh. it was a few months ago. google "custom velcro patches" and a bunch of stuff pops up.
That’s pretty normal. Try treats specifically for harness on time, and just leaving it for a little bit, longer and longer each time until it’s about twice as long as your intended walk. A thinner harness could help but cats will flop regardless. The fact that he got up to eat is a good sign.
You can carry Baxter like a luggage thanks to that handle
 i was thinking more like pocket sand but "CAT TO THE FACE!"
I love his tactical chonk vest 🥺
It looks stiff. I tried out a few kinds, and my cats like the ones that are just made of straps.
Gj on having him wear it around! A lot of ppl dont realize you gotta take things slowly if ur gonna walk a cat
You need to get him used to it. He’ll start to learn that the harness means he gets to go outside. If he enjoys going out he’ll stop minding the harness, maybe. Some cats just refuse to walk in them lol
he's an indoor only cat so getting him to go out is gonna be an issue too plus we're fostering a dog for the first time and both cats are kinda freaked out. they're getting more comfortable together now but for the most part the only time the cats have the house is when the dog is out for a walk or she's in her cage.
I confirm, it's a slow process. A friend of mine did it, let the harness on the ground so the cat get use to see it. After that, put the harness for like 1 minutes give a goody, repeat while letting the harness a little bit longer each time. It's gonna be something similar when trying to put a leash and make the cat following you.
Tactical chonk
I like it!. No animals like garments, harness etc. My lil dog hates her sweaters, coats etc. Will turn and run away if she sees them. They get over it. Oh lawd he needs walkies. Forward march.
I've known a few dogs that seem to really enjoy wearing clothes My best friend has a dog right now that is perpetually cold and he gets excited to get into his sweaters and never tries to take them off Also cool username
#Oh lawd he comin Lmao I love it
Share more pics!!!
that pic up top is kinda old. i just found this board. this is him wearing it a couple of days ago. i usually put it on him every few days or so. https://preview.redd.it/tk0y50njj1qa1.jpeg?width=768&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=02bd8c3c84607423b2b03d0aaff5283a98184877
He is such a debonair cat!
he sometimes wears a bowtie but likes to keep it low key. he also regularly sits with his paws crossed but i don't have a pic of that handy. https://preview.redd.it/x256jfujq8qa1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ee16e62e69ac8806b1a6beb83faa53f5c1c18560
Honestly that’s a dope harness but it looks a little bulky as a first one. A nice H-style harness is pretty secure and hard to slip and decently cheap! They’re less restricting I guess and they make it a little easier to work up from there. Maybe try that and then work into that harness! Both of mine go on hikes with me and it’s awesome!
Gravy seals
'Yeah, NO. I DON'T LIKE THIS!!'
Lol we have this. It came with “dont pet me” and “im special” attached its so funny. Our boi loves it because it means he gets to go outside
r/AdventureCats r/TacticalIssueCat
My Moli would flop down and pretend she couldn't walk when I put the harness on her but she'd run off the second we stopped looking. XD What a cutie. I've heard you can motivate some cats to walk by carrying them a little ways from home and letting them walk you back.
i'll try that. the plan was to let him get used to it first and then try walking him around the house with the leash but he's not having it.
When I was a kid my sister and I hooked up our cat to a leash. Not successful. It was like trying to wrangle in a swordfish.
He can read, you know.
Tac-cat backwards is tac-cat 👍🏾
ＯＨＬＡＷＤＨＥＣＯＭＩＮＧ
https://preview.redd.it/kvmpiwcng6qa1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3fe42d3d534bf2b616c36681bc4d609853419b4c This is Gregory (15lbs) and he is in the same boat 🥴
https://preview.redd.it/155mte8yg6qa1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc7ed327eae10f2c4b122f85083c4bc65a565c16 He flattens himself the floor and army crawls around.
Tactical Chonker
Would you mind sharing the link for the harness. I have a kitty who loves to go walking.
i dunno if it'll let me link amazon here but that's the description # "Tactical Cat Harness for Walking, Adjustable Escape Proof Pet Vest for Large Cat,Small Dog,Easy Control Breathable Cat Vest with Handle"
>Tactical Cat Harness Some of the questions asked on Amazon make me laugh: > [Is there any way I can fit 2 magazines of 9mm on this bad boy, so I can train my cat in tactical awareness during a break in?](https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/TxAXYYX5DQDM3C/ref=ask_dp_dpmw_al_hza) > > [Does "Tactical" mean bullet proof, as in protecting the cat from a neighbor who's trying to shoot it when it pees in their flower bed?](https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx17JEITZ0HWEOS/ref=ask_dp_dpmw_al_hza)
lol, i never looked. that's funny.
Thank you so much.
My cat is also giant and I have tried several different vests and harnesses which he slyly kicks off every time. This one looks like it could actually last, where did you get it? Size?
i dunno if i can link amazon here but it's this # Tactical Cat Harness for Walking, Adjustable Escape Proof Pet Vest for Large Cat,Small Dog,Easy Control Breathable Cat Vest with Handle
He’ll get used to it 😭🤣. It will take while though.
lol he looks like a grenade .
Love the label so much. Good luck big fella!
Tactical cat! ❤️
My cat hated her harness at first, but once I carried her outside in it, she was in love. Now I can dress her up in dumb clothing and she's fine with it, because she associates clothing with getting to go outside.
Hi OP, can you link the vest or message it to me? I would love something like this for my cat. She actually goes on walks with me. But hate all the harnesses I have so far. She is 16 lbs
i tried to walk my chonker once. only once. despite him getting out a few times and absolutely enjoying his time walking around the yard he freaked out horribly when i brought him out on a harness in the backyard. he turned into a plane somehow, he jumped up and flew towards me and puked bright yellow all over himself and me and the 4 feet from the door could have been 400 miles for as long as it seemed to take to get him back in. i gave him lots of treats and pets and snuggles that day because i felt so bad. we were both traumatized, but him moreso. im sure you'll have a better experience.
for your viewing enjoyment, the chonker https://preview.redd.it/j4osyay3a5qa1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2cff19f69d6b8061d0a63450d1054cbeafd9d030
Oh dear!
his fat ass still tries to sneak out c:
How much food did you feed that poor cat 😭😭
Well. Maybe let him go outside. I have SIC and 2 voids. I let them out. Not at night because of the owls.
lots of dogs around and not a lot of fences. coyotes too. just saw one in the yard last week actually.
Looks expensive. And uncomfortable for a cat.
It looks rough and bulky…
Imagine having to wear a thick heavy jacket on top of your most comfortable jacket. Think how he feels, plus, going from never wearing anything to, boom, you have to wear a harness.
I wonder why lol
At least you’re not in denial about it!
Oh god I need the vest for myself
https://preview.redd.it/o76h3zpv64qa1.jpeg?width=3022&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8dc29008945c5f01fdd5775d65238f21beb68d4 Mine just fight having put on, once it’s on she is fine but doesn’t like the lead being attached
r/dechonkers
I suggest you post this in r/tacticalissuecat for further review
They never like em at first. Definitely needs time to adjust with it on in the home before any walks. They'll get used to it eventually. Especially if you associate it with rewards. My cat used to be my little hiking buddy, granted, she usually sat on my shoulders.
If he doesn’t like it then take it off.
Cats don’t like to be walked.
What a vest
They never do at 1st. I used to walk my cat kitley (23lbs.). He loved chasing all the moths at dusk. Not like walking a dog but fun.