Things You'll Need
- Scratching pad or post
Instructions
Place the scratching pad or post as close to the wall or furniture piece that your cat often scratches. Observe the behavior of your cat and see whether he continues to claw the furniture or wall.
Tell your cat to stop clawing the furniture or wall if you see him doing so. Give him a firm "no" or "ah-ah," and gently pick up your pet and take him near the scratching pad or post. Do this gently so as not to scare him.
Place the paws of the cat on the pad or post in order to simulate scratching. Praise your cat by stroking him or saying, "Good (name of cat)," to make him realize that he is doing the right thing.
Continue to observe your cat and reprimand him firmly when you see him clawing your furniture or wall. Divert him to the right spot for clawing or scratching.