Training Your Cat Not to Scratch Furniture
Excerpt : Cats have a natural instinct that will lead them to climb and scratch. If you are not providing the proper tools for the cat to use, they will use what they can find to scratch. For most, the times
Cats have a natural instinct that will lead them to climb and
scratch. If you are not providing the proper tools for the cat
to use, they will use what they can find to scratch. For most,
the times it will be furniture, drapes, counter tops or any
thing that they can scratch.
Why does a cat need to scratch? Scratching is an enjoyable
activity that a cat likes to do. Helps remove old layers of
nails on the cat's claws. Cats do scratching also to mark their
territories in the home, so if there are other animals or cats
in the house that is a way of telling them this is their area.
Lets look at what can we
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do to help the cat learn good behaviors
for scathing. First, do not spray a cat if they are scratching
on the counter as they will jump off, run, and think it is a
game. Take them off and let them know that this is not
acceptable for them to do this. A firm voice can accomplish
this. Alternatively, use some ways like a pop can secured with
tape with coins in the can this will makes noises to let them
know you do not want this done and they should not be up there.
Providing a scratching pole or tree for the cat would be the
best solution. With a scratching post, they are able to do this
and not have your furniture
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ruin. There are many different types
of scratching post on the market to get for the cat. Some are
standing alone with carpeting on them to deluxe kind that the
cat can scratch and climb with cubbyholes for them to nest in,
nap, or hide. Also when purchasing a pole or tree for the cat,
watch the carpeting on them as the cat will hook their claws on
the loop if that is the type of carpeting that is on there.
Teaching a cat to scratch on a pole or tree does not come easy.
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options that can do on it. You yourself will have to scratch at
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ok to do there. Providing
good playtime with a cat with the pole will show the cat that
they are able to use this. With rewarding the cat with a massage
or healthy treat when they do use the pole. This will let the
cat know that the behavior is acceptable.
Another thing that you could consider to help a cat not to
scratch at your furniture is wrap the furniture in aluminum
foil. Cats do not like the feel or the touch of aluminum foil.
Putting netting or some type of woven fabric over it can help
also, as cats do not like to snag their claws.
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good
idea to do, especially if they are still scratching at
furniture, climbing the drapes or jumping on and off the
counters and tables. This way you know the cat is safe and they
can learn that they have to use only the items that you allow
them to play with when you are gone or when you are at home. The
environment should contain the only items that the cat able to
play with. Scathing pole, toys, strings, balls, most important
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could have a surprises when you get home.
Cutting the cat claws to a proper length is another thing that
will help. Cutting them to much down to the pink area will hurt
the cat and could cause them to get infection. There are plenty
of trained pet groomers to do this for a very small reasonable
charge. You could ask the vet for a good groomer in your area.
Keeping the cat healthy is another important step to help
training your cat,
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