Zen of Cat Walking

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS BOOK

THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS

Cat Walker: Angela Amerson

Zazen: The Why of Zen

THE MYSTERIOUS CAT

Cat Walker: Bill Vander Zanden

WHY WALK YOUR CAT?

TYPES OF WALKING CATS

Cat Walker: Carolyn Osier

Zazen: The Meditative Cat

CATS SHOULDN’T BE WALKED

PART I: BALANCE

HARNESSES, LEASHES, COLLARS, AND PET CHIPS

Cat Walkers: Dale Robertson and Paul Rigo

AERIAL DOG RUNS AND MOBILE TIE-OUTS

MAKE YOUR OWN MOBILE TIE-OUT

Zazen: Practicing Patience

Cat Walker: Erin O’Neill

TREATS, TOYS, AND BEHAVIORS THAT MAKE YOUR CAT HAPPY

AGE AND LEASH TRAINING

Cat Walker: Harriet Crosby

HOW MANAGEABLE IS YOUR CAT?

THE OUTDOOR CAT

STEP 1: ACCLIMATING YOUR CAT TO THE SOUNDS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD

STEP 2: HARNESSING UP

STEP 3: LEASHING UP

PART II: PRACTICE

STEP 4: THE FIRST TRIP OUTSIDE

Zazen: Breathing

STEP 5: THE SECOND TRIP OUTSIDE

Cat Walker: Jesse Nyland

STEP 6: SUCCESSIVE TRIPS

Cat Walker: Linda Ahrens

Zazen: Creating Your Space

DIRECTING YOUR CAT

Cat Walker: Rachel Larris

Zazen: Creating a Regular Practice

PART III: ENLIGHTENMENT

Cat Walker: Sara Fabel

EXPOSURE TO NEW PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

Zazen: Meditating with Your Cat

Cat Walker: Scot Fortino

Zazen: The Promise of Enlightenment