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Originally posted by Tofu-Adult.com
Then , say you use the pistol, try your damndest to train them to use the post, and its all in vein? My cat would returm and tear up the couch because I squirted her with the spray-bottle...
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Several solutions. First off, MEASURE YOUR POST! Those piddly little bitty posts will NOT get use by cats. In order to have a post that properly fits your cat, and is one that your cat will USE, you need to make sure that it's 4 inches longer than your cat when it has it's body FULLY EXTENDED to scratch.. That's the best way to ensure. Make the post more appealing by putting catnip, toys, treats there. Move the post away from all furniture. A water pistol helps, but try wrapping the parts of the furniture that the cats use in tin foil. Cats HATE getting their claws in tin foil. You don't have to do it long before they are deterred. If you use this in conjunction with scent deterrance (you can get this stuff at any pet store, and if used properly it really does work), you will keep your cats off the furniture. Cats are smart.. they figure it out, but you have to be persistant with them. Hitting or yelling at cats does not work. It just makes them mad and stubborn. Patience, love and persistance
