I hope many new bengal owners read this post. You have covered just about everything. I would caution owners to use a spray bottle sparingly or not at all. Cats don't like it, obviously, but it can bring up trust issues for the cat. It's so much better to distract them with a toy.
I'm familiar with the front door issue since my bengal was allowed to roam the outdoors at will for 6 years before I got him. We do take daily walks (twice a day on weekends and when I'm home from work). The good thing about these walks is that your kitties will become familiar with your home and surroundings, so if they ever escape, they will return. Raiden knows his way home, so I don't worry, but usually when he gets out, he stops and I can run out and grab him and bring him back inside. You can alway create a nice outdoor enclosure for your kitties so they can enjoy the freedom of not being harnessed in. I will be interested in how you walk two of them, when each wants to go in a different direction.
You've learned a LOT about your bengals ..... and you've proven that they all have different personalities. Congratulations and enjoy them.
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