Purchase Backyard Cat online!
Click here for larger image	Available in different sizes and selections. Email us if you aren't sure which size fits your cat. Small: $17.99 Recommended for female cats. Harness included! View photos of harness Medium: $19.99 Recommended for male cats. Harness included! View photos of harness Large: $21.99 Recommended for x-strong cats. Harness included! View photos of harness Shipping and tax added.
Purchase Backyard Cat by mail or phone:
To order by check, first e-mail us at Backyard_cat@yahoo.com, or call us at (866)357-3811 to ensure proper handling of the check. This will also allow us to ensure that you have the correct amount. To order by phone, call us toll free at (866)357-3811.
One dollar of every purchase is donated to the Williamson County Humane Society and Angel Cats of Austin.

The Benefits of Backyard Cat:

•  Deters your cat from jumping over a fence.
•  Allows your cat to roam with the feeling of complete freedom.
•  Allows your cat to move among the bushes without getting tangled.
•  Trains your cat not to jump onto counters or climb curtains.
•  Your cat will get exercise and thoroughly enjoy going outdoors in their own backyard.
•  Protects unsuspecting birds from cat attacks and protects migratory birds from harm.

The use of Backyard Cat will allow more homeowners to accept a cat into their home, reduce the number of strays and abandoned cats, keep cats safer from diseases and injury and give cat owners peace of mind! Read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.

Instructions for the use of Backyard Cat:

•  Cats must be over 12 weeks of age.
•  Backyard fence should be privacy fence style.
•  Backyard must have no holes in the fence.
•  Fences of other types should be at least five feet tall.
•  Cat should be adjusted to harness and leash provided before using the Backyard Cat.
•  Do not leave cat unattended.
•  Read all FAQs to fully understand product. Pet owner assumes all risk.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How does Backyard Cat work?
Backyard Cat uses a simple but safe and effective method to deter your cat from jumping. Backyard Cat uses a coated steal leash with a small weighted bag clipped on one end with the other end attached to a harness. The clips twist and turn to allow flexibility for your cats movements. The bag itself is bendable and won't snag. Backyard Cat comes with a standard adjustable harness. The cable is long enough to allow your cat to sit upright without neck strain.

Your cat can walk and run with normal posture, but when she attempts to jump, the weight will disturb her balance. Thus she won't want to jump unless in harms way from another animal. Standing to sharpen her claws on your new draperies will be unbalancing as well. She will only be able to stand on her hind legs for a moment. View our video to see for yourself how safe and effective Backyard Cat is for your pet.

Backyard Cat works by disturbing your cat's balance when she attempts to jump. Backyard Cat doesn't prevent your cat from jumping but it takes the recreation out of it. The entire Backyard Cat device, including the cable, weighs less than one pound. Backyard Cat has been tested under the supervision of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for three years and was exhibited at the annual Veterinary Conference at Texas A&M University.

View our Demo Video to see how easily your cat will move and play with the Backyard Cat!

Why was the Backyard Cat created?
Sadly enough, thousands of stray cats are put down each year. They weren't all strays. Many came from happy homes but wandered away. The collars they wore may have been breakaway, so they were easily lost with no way for them to be identified and returned home.

Backyard cat was developed so that cats can go outside in the safe environment of your backyard. It deters the cats from jumping over the fence. But they can still enjoy walking around the backyard, laying under a tree or hunting for bugs and chasing leaves. The product was developed simply because our own cats wanted to enjoy the outdoors and we didn't want them to wander off and become strays.

How long should it take for my cat to get used to Backyard Cat?
If your cat is used to a collar she should quickly adjust to Backyard Cat. Some cats require a few minutes to realize the difference and may jump one or two times before they realize their new limitation. This is why it is important to keep them under close observation through the adjustment phase. Because the Backyard Cat cable is long enough to drag on the ground, it doesn't apply any strain to the cat. The device is about a pound. Cats are very smart and quick learners. They will understand the training device. For an expert article on training cats, click here.

What are the warnings and instructions?
The Backyard Cat is a training device and the cat initially doesn't know what it's for. It will learn to avoid injury. Cat's should be at least 12 weeks of age

•  Cats must be over 12 weeks of age.
•  Backyard fence should be privacy fence style.
•  Backyard must have no holes in the fence.
•  Fences of other types should be at least five feet tall.
•  Cat should be adjusted to harness and leash provided before using the Backyard Cat
•  Do not leave cat unattended.
•  Read all FAQs to fully understand product. Pet owner assumes all risk.

How do I get started using Backyard Cat?
Backyard Cat is a training device. You must be prepared to work with your cat to help it learn the acceptable behavior. Repetition is the key to learning in humans and in animals. Most cats adjust very quickly to the Backyard Cat. However, your cat may require more attention at first. The principle is to watch your cat and allow it time to adjust to the Backyard Cat device. You must first ensure that your cat is used to a collar. Your cat might jump once or twice when you first put the Backyard Cat on it. This is part of the training experience. Once they experience the disturbance of balance they will resist the temptation to jump.

What if my cat does jump?
Your cat might jump once or twice when you first put the Backyard Cat on it. This is part of the training experience. Once they experience the disturbance of balance they will resist the temptation to jump.

What if it makes noise?
Backyard Cat is made of a durable water resistant material. Backyard Cat will make a slight rubbing noise when it moves a over concrete or gravel. The noise isn't loud and your cat will soon adjust to it. Also, we have found that the slight noise serves as a warning to birds in the yard.

Is it uncomfortable?
Because the Backyard Cat cable is long enough to drag on the ground, it doesn't apply any strain to the cat. The force of dragging is applied along the length of their bodies.

What about older cats?
A cat's age isn't a factor in the success of Backyard Cat. Since it is a training device it must, however, be used properly to achieve the desired results.

What type of collar is included with the Backyard Cat?
Instead of a stadard collar, or a breakaway type collar, Backyard Cat uses a lightweight harness, providing a safe and secure alternative to a collar.

Should I leave it on all of the time they are indoors?
It will not be necessary to leave the Backyard Cat on your cat all of the time. Backyard Cat is a training device and should be used to teach your cat the acceptable behavior. Leaving it on for an hour at a time, while under close supervision, over the course of a couple of days should allow for sufficient behavior change so that you can stop the us of the Backyard Cat device indoors. We do not recommend leaving it on your cat permanently or when not under supervision.

How long before I can let my cat in my backyard with out Backyard Cat?
Even though Backyard Cat is a training device we don't recommend allowing your cat into your backyard without it, and without supervision. Unlike indoor training, if the unacceptable jumping behavior returns it may not be noticed.

We don't have a fence because we live in the country, will it still work?
Backyard Cat is intended for indoor training and use in yards with appropriate fencing only.

How might my cat react to the Backyard Cat product?
Cats who are used to wearing a collar may have many different reactions. Some cats will lay still for a few minutes, unsure of what is happening. Others will attempt to hide from the Backyard Cat harness. Others will try to run from it. All of these behaviors are expected from a highly independent cats. You must allow your cat the time to adjust to the presence of the harness. You may have to reconnect the Backyard Cat a few times during your first training event.

Once my cat is used to the Backyard Cat what should I periodically look for?
Make sure the harness is not too tight and that there are no holes under the fence.

Does it matter if my cat is declawed or still has claws?
Cats that have claws will climb instead of jump. We suggest using a heavier weighted bag, just enough to deter jumping.

Is this product Inhumane?
Our cats love being outdoors. They go to the backdoor when they want to go out and stay outside about 4 to 6 hours a day. I sometimes feed them outside because they don't want to come in. The bag is NOT pulling them or hurting them. The cats will learn that they can run and hunt and jump a little, just not jump over the fence.

What if I get a bag and my cat is still jumping over the fence?
This means the bag is too light. You can order an extra weighted bag which will come with a cable or return the Backyard Cat for a different size.

What is the best way to order the right size?
Email us first with the weight and gender of your cat. We will tell you by email which size will fit your cat best.

Purchase Backyard Cat online, by phone or at a local pet store in your area.

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