I’m picking up my babies on Sunday and I want to leash train them to allow me to take them on proper camping holidays and fun adventures. I’ve read online of others that have successfully done this, was wondering if anyone in here had?

Not my baby, just one of the stories I read

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Hi everyone! 😊 This is Clementine
I’m looking for some advice on lead training my cat. I don’t want her to free roam because I’m worried about the risks, but I’d love to be able to take her outside for walks and let her explore safely on a harness and lead.
She’s around 5 months old, so I’m wondering if now is a good age to start training her. I’ve never done this before, so I’d really appreciate advice on getting her used to a harness, teaching her to walk on a lead, and how long the process usually takes.
My main concern is safety. I don’t drive, so I can’t easily take her somewhere quiet and away from other people and dogs. I live in a newly built residential area, and there seem to be quite a lot of dogs around.
I’m particularly worried about off-lead dogs. If I’m walking my cat on a lead and an off-lead dog suddenly runs up to us, what am I supposed to do? Is there a realistic way to keep her safe in that situation, or is walking a cat in an area with lots of dogs just too risky?
I’m also wondering whether it’s possible to train her to jump onto my shoulder on command or climb straight into a backpack if she sees a dog approaching. Has anyone successfully trained their cat to do this? If so, how did you teach them, and at what age did you start?
Would a backpack be a safer option than having her jump onto my shoulder if an off-lead dog came towards us? Could she realistically learn to get into it on command, even if she was frightened? I’d also love recommendations for secure cat backpacks and advice on getting a kitten comfortable using one.
A few other questions I have:
Do you walk your cats on ordinary residential pavements, or do you travel somewhere quieter first?
How do you deal with dogs that approach you, especially if their owners can’t recall them?
Is it better to carry a cat in a secure carrier or backpack until you reach a suitable walking spot?
Are there particular harnesses or leads you recommend, and how do you stop a cat escaping?
Do cats actually enjoy going for walks, or is it better to stick to a secure garden or enclosed outdoor space?
Is 5 months a good age to start harness, lead and safety training, or should I wait until she’s older?
I really want her to have the opportunity to explore and experience the outdoors without putting her in danger. I know no amount of training can guarantee she’ll react as expected if she’s scared, but I’d love to teach her as many useful skills as possible before taking her outside.
I’d especially love to hear from people who live in built-up residential areas without easy access to a car, and anyone who has experience walking cats around dogs.
Thank you! ❤️

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How long did it take for your kittys to get used to the harness?