Cat Scratching Clinic - Lesson 6
Lesson #6: Start ‘m Young
If you have the opportunity, start your cat at a young age to train them to scratch appropriate surfaces. Their natural “play” instinct provides a great chance to help them learn what you want them to scratch. Hang some toys from a vertical scratching surface. Once they start to play with them, they’ll likely go after their “pray” with their claws, inadvertently digging into the scratch post discovering the sensual pleasure they’ll get scratching. If you have a cat that likes to knead, try placing the scratching surface horizontally, petting them to initiate kneading. Kneading stimulates a cat to extend & contract their claws. While engaged, hopefully they’ll find their new scratching habitat is much more desirable than your favorite upholstered lounge chair.
Posted: May 7th, 2008 under Cat Behavior, Cat Care, Cat Furniture, Scratch Posts.
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