First of all you need to train her to stay in when you open the door. When I say "NO," Tubby knows exactly what I mean and he'll stop right in his tracks. It's the same thing as saying "STAY" to your doggie. It might take some practice, but she seems like a smart kitty and I'm sure she'll get the hang of it. Then, get a leash for her and *only* let her outside on the leash. Even if its only the patio or just closeby. She will get the hang of this pretty quick too. This is the only way my two get outside, and they seem to have accepted it. Tubby's not too happy when I keep him on a short leash so he doesn't go on the grass, eat it then proceed to throw it all back up again as soon as he gets inside on the cream colored carpeting,
but he has really learned "the ways of the rope." All I have to do is tug a little and he'll come whichever way I tug. Peanut, on the other hand, has never really got on to "the ways of the rope" and gets confused when I try and tug her in a different direction. However, even though she doesn't understand it, it keeps her safe.
The reason she likes to go out is because you have given her a taste of what it's like. Leaving a window or screen door open for her will help some too.
This is my first post, so hopefully all the smilies and pictures come through right.
Tubby
Spring 1986 - Dec. 11, 2004
RIP Big Boy
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Peanut
Fall 1988 - Jan. 24, 2007
RIP Snotty Girl
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Robin
Fall 1997 - Oct. 6, 2012
RIP Sweet Monkeyhead Girl
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