Cocoa Kitty was an adult cat when I trained him to wear a leash. He doesn't cover a lot of ground like a dog, he wanders around and sniffs things and sometimes lays down. I don't lead the cat like you would a dog, I let him go where he wants.

He is allowed to go without a leash in our yard, but in the neighborhood he has been spooked by a noise and ran, so I was glad I had some control over him. Also he is very frightened of dogs, so I try to walk him when there aren't any, and also it keeps him from investigating what I don't want to.

First get the cat used to the harness with treats, pets, and praises. Do the same with the leash (should go faster) then go outside. It is a nice way to give your pet additional exercise and stimulation without compromising on safety.