I Trained 4 Cats to Stop Scratching Furniture. Here's How to Do it!

Trying to stop cats from scratching will likely end up in frustration and pain. Instead, the key is to guide them to scratch the proper items. This video will hopefully cover all the bases when it comes to how to guide our kitten's or cat’s claws away from scratching furniture!

The video will have chapters for each point for easy navigation. The first point will cover providing them with better alternatives, the second is minimizing the effect of the claws, third, choosing cat-resistant furniture and materials, some third-party solutions, and some breeds that are less likely to scratch furniture.

Introduction 0:00
Stop Cats From Scratching Furniture 0:48
1. Provide Better Scratching Options 1:11
2. Minimize Effect of Claws 3:04
3. Choose Claw-Resistant Materials/Items 3:55
4. Third-Party Solutions to Stop Scratching 5:01
5. Cat Breeds That Are Less Likely to Scratch Furniture 6:47
Conclusion 8:08
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[dandeliondreams]

My cat shredded my leather couch in less than a month 😩🥲 The tiger cat is smart and trainable- the tortoise shell could care less, she does whatever she wants. My old persian cat never scratched the furniture, just was a non issue.

[adamsworld]

I'm stressed out about my leather suite.

[c.scza]

Where can I purchase those silicone thingies ??? 😻

[lynflom]

I trim my cats nails every 3 weeks. Scratch posts and floor ones all over the house.

[starrybluewaves]

Where did you purchase your couch cover? I like the pattern. We are having issues with our kittens scratching the fabric that goes around my adjustable bed. I will need many scratch pads around my queen size bed. Have you tried essential oils like lemon, that cats dislike?

[boundariessetinstone]

It’s one reason I may not keep a rescue we rehabilitated from a bad injury. I just bought new corduroy furniture and it took me years to afford this furniture. I’m sad if I can’t figure it out cause I don’t want to keep him in a cage forever. I let him out many times a day but with me watching him like a Hawk and I’m exhausted. And I don’t want to declaw him that makes me feel bad and takes from their true nature and protection.

[mizzle]

Any suggestions on getting your cat to stop scratching the rug? I’ve tried putting various scratchers on the rug, putting catnip on the scratchers, and covering the rug with a soft blanket, but my cat will still seek out the rug for scratching 😅

[pandaEMOx]

you could go to the shelter and ask for a chill cat :3

[gioskproductions]

How did you train your bengal to not scratch the window screen?

[Jga]

Do you live in America? Would love to see you make a video on our two house cats and trying to get them to get along!

[sunflowerzelda]

have that same tall scratching post, best one ever! one car uses it. Old cat will use it. But he still does couch. Heavy sigh.
Never buy microfabric furniture does not hold up to this behavior. ugh. learn that the hard way.