Did you know this?
Some cats like kayaking
It's a myth that all cats are scared of water. Some actually find
water so interesting, they can't resist playing with it. There are
even some adventurous cats who enjoy going kayaking with their humans
if they get the chance.
Remember though, that behind every cool picture of a kayaking cat,
hours and hours of training took place to make it a fun experience for
the cat as well as the human.
Rome wasn't built in a day so here are some things to think about before
taking your cat to the lake:
- Harness training. Make sure your cat is 100% comfortable wearing and walking in a harness.
- Backpack training. Even the bravest house panther gets scared sometimes. It's important to teach your cat their backpack is a safe space, and make sure to always bring their backpack so that they can hide in there if they want to. Other boats or people can easily scare the cat.
- Get used to the kayak on land before going out on the lake. The kayak itself can be big and scary for a cat. Make sure to give your cat plenty of time to investigate the kayak on land before going out on the lake. If you can, bring it inside and make it the perfect cat playground for a week or so!
- Always bring good quality snacks. When trying something new with your cat you want to make sure it'll be a great experience for you both. Your cat deserves lots of their favorite treats when out on the lake. The treats will help to make the day a pawsome memory for your cat.
- Don't forget the life jacket! Even the cat should have one. Saftey first!
- Remember to have fun together. That's the most important thing. And don't force your cat to do something it doesn't want to do.