I'm confused about this product. Some reviewers are saying they put it on and watch their cat playing outside the window. Or walk without leash?
617702
I bought this product & put it on my cat. It goes on very easily & seems comfortable because our cat didn't try to get it off at all. You have to attach a leash to it if you want any control over your cat when he is outside. Maybe the person who watched the cat playing outside thru a window had a rope or leash attached to a stake or clothesline.
617703
Maybe the reviews you say you have read are not descriptive enough. You can take your cat for a walk in this harness ONLY if you attach it to a leash. I'd only recommend taking a cat for a walk in your own backyard, like after a removal when they have to get familiar with their new environment and leave their scent in their territory. One thing I did is put the harness on, tight enough but not too much, attach an extendable leash to it, and put the handle in a 5ft (1.5m) long, 3/4" (2cm) wide, deeply and firmly grounded pole in the centre of my backyard. Because my garden is in the shade and there's no vegetation or any other obstacle nearby, he was allowed to walk or just sit and look around more freely for quite some time while I was doing some gardening, he just couldn't go further than the length of the leash.
617704
The harness is secure enough to attach to a long leash and allow the cat to roam a little. So they must allow their cat to go outside alone, but watch through the window. I don't know what the second one means. They may have meant collar. Be advised that the cat can slip out of the harness if frightened or want to. It doesn't happen easily, but mine did.
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I have a dog and cat that I have to keep separated. The tall gate - he can go over but I needed something to block off the hallway - so I got this gate and added the bug off mesh screen for door ways - I have it hanging from the ceiling and it ends about 1 foot from the floor - I keep it on the side the cat is on and the ONE time he tried to jump/climb it - he got half up way and then went oh no and fell backwards (safely landing of course!). He hasn't tried to get over it and its easy to get thru because I got the sliding glass door one that has a center opening. Its not pretty but it keeps my 4 legged kids apart from one another and safe. I have a dog and cat that I have to keep separated. The tall gate - he can go over but I needed something to block off the hallway - so I got this gate and added the bug off mesh screen for door ways - I have it hanging from the ceiling and it ends about 1 foot from the floor - I keep it on the side the cat is on and the ONE time he tried to jump/climb it - he got half up way and then went oh no and fell backwards (safely landing of course!). He hasn't tried to get over it and its easy to get thru because I got the sliding glass door one that has a center opening. Its not pretty but it... » Read More I have a dog and cat that I have to keep separated. The tall gate - he can go over but I needed something to block off the hallway - so I got this gate and added the bug off mesh screen for door ways - I have it hanging from the ceiling and it ends about 1 foot from the floor - I keep it on the side the cat is on and the ONE time he tried to jump/climb it - he got half up way and then went oh no and fell backwards (safely landing of course!). He hasn't tried to get over it and its easy to get thru because I got the sliding glass door one that has a center opening. Its not pretty but it keeps my 4 legged kids apart from one another and safe. « Show Less
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Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat.Hope this helps;) Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down... » Read More Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked...on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat.Hope this helps;) « Show Less
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I would say those users are not attaching the safety tether to their dog's collar! My 12 lb. Poochon gets out also unless I attach it, but then is happy in the car seat & can see outside. You can also adjust the tether's length. I love this car seat, have also used it for my 20 lb. cat, who loves it!
1664779
I think it works great. It gives more flexibility which is a good thing for my cat who's not a big fan of being on a leash.
228807
It is a pretty good cover - it wraps all the way around. Both of my kitties fell over sideways when I put it on the first time. Lol. They figured out they could still walk pretty quick tho. I think it might work for excessive grooming, although when I remove it, he tries to lick his back and shoulders, so yours might groom more when it's off. Good luck!
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My cat got into it. I went outside and my bf was inside the house. All of a sudden as I'm walking back to the door, my bf goes, "OMG honey, HELP!!" I ran inside and he's holding my 6 month old cat in the air with the sticky pad totally stuck against his whole side! I was freaked out while laughing, but I wasn't sure if he'd be OK after I rip this thing off that's stuck to him completely! Eventually with careful prodding and picking, we got it off him but we definitely put the whole thing away after that! He's older now, I'm not sure if he'd get into it again, but if I thought I have fleas again, I'd take it out and give it another try. Not sure about the hot bulb, guess they'd get stuck first. lol. My cat got into it. I went outside and my bf was inside the house. All of a sudden as I'm walking back to the door, my bf goes, "OMG honey, HELP!!" I ran inside and he's holding my 6 month old cat in the air with the sticky pad totally stuck against his whole side! I was freaked out while laughing, but I wasn't sure if he'd be OK after I rip this thing off that's stuck to him completely! Eventually with careful prodding and picking, we got it off him but we definitely put the whole thing away after that! He's older now, I'm not sure if he'd get into it again, but if I thought I... » Read More My cat got into it. I went outside and my bf was inside the house. All of a sudden as I'm walking back to the door, my bf goes, "OMG honey, HELP!!" I ran inside and he's holding my 6 month old cat in the air with the sticky pad totally stuck against his whole side! I was freaked out while laughing, but I wasn't sure if he'd be OK after I rip this thing off that's stuck to him completely! Eventually with careful prodding and picking, we got it off him but we definitely put the whole thing away after that! He's older now, I'm not sure if he'd get into it again, but if I thought I have fleas again, I'd take it out and give it another try. Not sure about the hot bulb, guess they'd get stuck first. lol. « Show Less
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It's working when the light is on. Mine isn't activated until the cat is very close to it, but it certainly gets her attention when it goes, she runs in the opposite direction. This only happened a few times, she doesn't go anywhere near it now.
2061914
I didn't see where you live, but I would suggest sliding the tube up against a bench in such a way that the cat can approach the entrance from under the bench. While the awning does a pretty good job of keeping out the rain/snow this would give some further protection from the wind. My feral cat also likes laying on the bench. This is by far the best product I've seen/used.
1884699
I had no success with this deterring our cat at all. He just found it interesting. I put it outside (in a protected area) to deter the neighbor's cat from using our yard as his litter box...equally unsuccessfully. Maybe it works better on dogs?
1405277
Clean the window make sure everything is dry and just follow directions in the box.. Sometimes I have issues with suction cups too, not sure why.. Once you get it to stick don't take it off. And, it might not work as well for heavier cats, our cat is very light.
1594651
Put it near a window, and your cat will enjoy looking out at anything he/she can see. Ours do!
1926703
We use a portable Invisible fence transmitter to train our dogs away from cat food, cat litter, and anywhere else we want the cats to have a sanctuary. You train them to it with the same flags as the outdoor invisible fence, so they catch on right away without testing it. Then you remove the flags, but keep the transmitter, and they may test it one or two times, then you can remove the transmitter altogether once they stop testing it (it works even then it's not there since they think it's there from having tested it after the flags were removed). Great investment if you already have an Invisible fence. If not, you can still buy the collar and use it just with the indoor unit. We use a portable Invisible fence transmitter to train our dogs away from cat food, cat litter, and anywhere else we want the cats to have a sanctuary. You train them to it with the same flags as the outdoor invisible fence, so they catch on right away without testing it. Then you remove the flags, but keep the transmitter, and they may test it one or two times, then you can remove the transmitter altogether once they stop testing it (it works even then it's not there since they think it's there from having tested it after the flags were removed). Great investment if you already have an... » Read More We use a portable Invisible fence transmitter to train our dogs away from cat food, cat litter, and anywhere else we want the cats to have a sanctuary. You train them to it with the same flags as the outdoor invisible fence, so they catch on right away without testing it. Then you remove the flags, but keep the transmitter, and they may test it one or two times, then you can remove the transmitter altogether once they stop testing it (it works even then it's not there since they think it's there from having tested it after the flags were removed). Great investment if you already have an Invisible fence. If not, you can still buy the collar and use it just with the indoor unit. « Show Less
68472
HI, was not for me, but may be for some cats. Mine, jumped in and did their thing... Love it when they walz in house from outdoors and go to the litter box. I pick their little butts up and put them back OUTSIDE!!! LOL
2237594
Here is my best gues is that it's probably ok . It has a grate in he front that is probably tool small for a cat to out rheir paws into . I like the product. My best guess is go for it
776435
That is not good news! We use it on our dog who is outside a lot and exposed to ticks. The cat is an indoor cat but he could always picksomething up from the dog. Guess we won't order that again.Did you contact the company? That shouldn't be happening.
770279
This is the same product except for the protective sleeves that go around the receiver on your pets collar. But, it doesn't have the "proximity" alarm that would notify you if your pet went out of the area. After reading reviews of that product, I decided that feature was not important and that it didn't always work as designed. I purchased the protective sleeves separately here: http://www.amazon.com/Homing-Collar-Cover-Holder-Included/dp/B007W6N0E8/ref=sr_1_44?ie=UTF8&qid=1420493193&sr=8-44&keywords=receiver+covers++for+pet+collar By the way, this product works great for me. My cat now knows that when his collar "beeps" he should come home. One night he was very late returning and I got worried. After walking around the yard, I picked up a slight "beep" from some undeveloped lots across the street. Thanks to the loc8tor, I found him in a tree -- he must have been chased there by a dog. Without this device, I would never have found him. I always reward him with a treat when he does.