Training the Cat to Scratch on a Scratching Post
Excerpt : Every wonder why a cat has to scratches everything in site. Your cat is sharpening claws and ridding the outer layer of old claw is one reason. After a cat has been declawed, they could continue to
Every wonder why a cat has to scratches everything in site. Your
cat is sharpening claws and ridding the outer layer of old claw
is one reason. After a cat has been declawed, they could
continue to go though the motion of clawing. On the paw pad are
scent glands, that will rub off the scent as they claw or
scratch on an item. Once a cat does claw or scratch on the item
other cats will come to smell the scent left and can have the
tendency to scratch the same item to have their scent on the
item. When you finding the couch or other item scratched or
clawed this is when the cat is exercising.
Redirection and proper scratching post or trees will help
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the exercising or energy that a cat has. A rope can offer a
stable item for the cat to scratch and claw on. Purchasing a
scratch post or tree that is sturdy enough for the cat and will
not be easy tip over when the cat is scratching or clawing at
the tree. Making sure, the scratching post or tree is high
enough for the cat to reach and be able to scratch and claw.
Rubbing orange peel or lemon on the fabric or surface of the
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post, or tree will help.
Communicating with the cat with soft words as "no kitty you are
not to scratch that, this is not the place". Then taking the cat
to the scratching area and showing them this is the place to
scratch will help with the redirecting the energy of the cat.
Rubbing the cats paw on the post will help leaving the scent of
the cat on there so they know that this is a place to scratch.
Scratching is a natural to a cat as it is for them to breathe.
With gentle guides, redirection, telling the cat not to scratch
on the item the cat will soon leave the furniture and couch
alone.
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especially with older cats
and inactive cats that sleep most the time. These types of cat
are usually in a curled up position with the paws tucked under
them and this can cause the nails to curl. Trimming the nails is
just an import to help with training. If you are uncertain about
trimming the nails on the cat, call the groomers. Groomers that
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when the nails are in need of grooming, can also gives a cat a
good chance to get out of the house for the socializing that it
need.
Treats are another import thing when training a cat. Giving a
treat to a cat for good behavior warrants the cat
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to continue
the behavior. Treats and food on the other hand should be use
when a cat wants something, like attention from the owner.
Excessive meowing is another time you do not want to give a cat
a treat. Treating the cat is a way of saying they are doing a
great job. A reward, with rewarding with the bad behaviors will
lead the cat to continue them.
Simple treats as live treats are a good treat for your cat. Most
cats like the taste of liver and with the small treat, this will
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want to decrease the times that the cat gets a treat for the
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treat. This is so that
you will be able to use the treat for training for the cat with
other unwanted behaviors. With the cat knowing that the taste of
the treat and that with good things they are doing, the next
training will be a non stressful on the cat.
Training the cat to not to scratch everything in site can be a
great experience for you and your cat. With the proper training
and love, communication you will be on your way to the next
training behavior.
About the author:
Tony Robinson is a webmaster, international author and cat
lover. Visit his website at http://www.officialcats.com
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