This adventurous cat used to disappear for hours, sometimes all night. His person worried about cars, neighbours and what he might be hunting, but felt guilty closing the door. They started by moving his outside time into short, supervised harness sessions in the yard and on nearby rocks, using the Catventure harness so they could pick him up quickly if a dog or car appeared.

“He still gets to sniff every plant and climb his favourite rocks, but now he checks in with us and comes home when we do - because we are already together.”

Former roamers often adapt best when you replace their favourite routines - like dawn patrols - with a new, supervised ritual at a similar time, rather than cutting outdoor time suddenly with nothing to fill the gap.

Harness adventures keep this rock hopper away from roads and neighbouring gardens. He still burns energy and satisfies curiosity without patrolling a large territory where he might hunt or be hurt.

This handsome tabby was a keen backyard hunter. His guardian often found “little presents” on the doorstep and worried about the local skink population. They shifted to supervised harness time, starting with short sniff sessions around the garden beds. Whenever he spotted movement, they redirected him to sniffing, treats or moving on, rather than stalking.

“He still gets to watch lizards sun themselves, but stopping him from chasing them has become a game in itself - and the skinks are very thankful.”

Redirecting predatory focus is easier when you are physically present. With a harness and lead you can gently interrupt stalking before the pounce, then reward calm watching or moving on, rather than letting instinct run all the way to the catch.

Supervised access protects local reptiles from being used as “practice prey” while still letting your cat enjoy watching them from a safe distance.

This rescue cat arrived with a long history of fending for himself outdoors. He was hyper alert, startled easily and reacted strongly to unfamiliar people. His new family wanted him safe inside, but also wanted to honour how much he loved being outdoors. They changed his life by pairing the Catventure harness with a quiet, leafy path near home.

“At first we just sat on the edge and let him listen and sniff. Now he walks with us up and down the path, but always with a short lead so we can scoop him up if something appears.”

Many ex street or rescue cats actually relax once their world becomes smaller and predictable. Harness walks work best when you start in very quiet spaces and let the cat decide how far to go, rather than aiming for a full “walk” on day one.

A cat who once hunted to survive can now enjoy the same spaces as a supervised visitor, rather than an unsupervised predator.

After moving into an apartment with no safe yard, this cat’s guardian was heartbroken at the idea of shutting her indoors forever. They turned the balcony into her own mini territory with boxes, plants in safe pots, and supervised harness sessions each day. The Catventure harness allowed quick pick up if birds swooped or a loud truck went past.

“She knows the balcony is her space now - she does her little patrol, then comes in for dinner instead of vanishing into the neighbourhood.”

For unit cats, a balcony or secure courtyard plus daily harness time can satisfy the “patrol and observe” instinct without any need to step onto the street.

Limiting access to a screened balcony prevents falls and stops your cat from entering other properties or sensitive areas, while still providing sky, air and street theatre.

This family used to let their cat wander around the holiday park, which meant sleepless nights worrying he would not come back before checkout day. After investing in a Catventure harness, they switched to supervised beach and campsite strolls. The cat still rolls in the sand and watches waves, but is clipped to a secure lead at all times.

“We actually relax on holiday now - no more calling for him at midnight or wondering if he is in someone else’s cabin.”

Holiday houses and caravan parks are packed with hazards - unfamiliar roads, dogs, new people and wildlife. Harness training before you travel means your cat can enjoy the change of scene safely once you arrive.

Campsites often sit near sensitive dunes and coastal habitats. Keeping cats on lead protects nesting shorebirds and reptiles that live just beyond the car park.

Living on a bush block meant this family shared their land with wallabies, birds and lizards. Their cat loved the smells and sights, but they did not want him hunting native animals. Harness walks along set “cat trails” let him survey his kingdom from rocks and logs, while his humans kept him away from nesting spots and log piles where wildlife rest.

“He still gets to be king of the rock, but his kingdom no longer includes unsuspecting wildlife.”

In bushy areas, choose a few repeat routes and landmarks so your cat can build familiarity. Repetition makes the environment feel safer and lets you learn where wildlife is most active.

Supervised walks on set paths reduce the chance of your cat flushing ground nesting birds or raiding logs where reptiles shelter, while still giving them the sensory richness of the bush.

This young cat bounced off the walls as a strictly indoor kitten - climbing curtains, attacking ankles and shredding furniture. Rather than opening the door and hoping for the best, their guardian introduced the Catventure harness and started doing five to ten minute “park picnics” in a very quiet corner of a local reserve.

“He lies in the grass, sniffs everything and watches birds, then comes home and actually naps. It has changed our evenings completely.”

For high energy cats, harness time is not just about sightseeing. It is an outlet. Short, regular sessions where they can roll, climb and sniff can take the edge off the indoor zoomies without ever opening the door to unsupervised roaming.

Picnic style sessions, where your cat mostly stays near you on a short lead, are less risky for wildlife than letting them wander deeper into the reserve off lead.

This former street cat was used to making every decision alone. At first he charged ahead on the lead, trying to drag his person wherever he wanted. With calm, consistent practice, his guardian used the Catventure harness to teach a new rule - forward progress happens when the lead is loose and when he checks in with his human.

“He has gone from towing me like a train to actually walking beside me most of the time, and he looks so proud of himself.”

Loose lead walking is possible with cats, especially when you use lots of reinforcement for checking in and you avoid constant tension on the lead. A secure harness gives you the confidence to practise without worrying about escapes.

A cat who learns to walk near you is easier to steer away from wildlife and hazards, compared with a roaming cat who can dash under fences and disappear.

This cat used to be allowed out only at night, in the hope it would reduce hunting. Unfortunately, research shows that cats actually hunt a lot at night and that roads and dogs are still a big risk after dark. His family chose to bring him in at night and replace that habit with daylight harness outings in long grass and quiet paddocks.

“He still gets his stalk and pounce time, but now we can see what he is doing and there are no cars around.”

Shifting activity into daylight, when you can see each other clearly, makes it easier to read your cat’s body language and step in before they get overwhelmed or fixated on prey.

Night time containment is one of the most effective ways to reduce hunting of nocturnal wildlife and to protect cats from cars and foxes. Daytime harness walks give cats a safe outlet for their energy instead.

This older cat had spent years roaming and coming home with scratches and abscesses. As he aged, recovery took longer and his guardian worried each time he did not come home on time. They introduced the Catventure harness slowly and now take him for very short, gentle “rock walks” where he can sniff and sunbathe without bumping into younger, pushier cats.

“He still has his dignity and his adventures, but we are not paying emergency vet bills every few months anymore.”

Seniors often appreciate shorter, predictable trips with lots of rest spots. Harness walks let them enjoy the world at their own pace without needing to defend a big territory.

Keeping older cats contained protects both them and wildlife. They are more vulnerable to cars and fights, but still capable hunters. Supervised time is kinder on their bodies and the local ecosystem.