PetsTried-and-true tip

Reward the cat when it uses the scratching post

Praise or a treat when your cat uses the scratching post links the post with success.

Time
⏱ 5 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Scratching post
  • Treats

How to do it

  1. Watch for when your cat uses the post.
  2. Praise it right away or give a treat.
  3. If it scratches the furniture, point it back to the post.

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