How can I train her to use ONly the post and nothing else???
2007-12-17 05:45:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Put catnip on the post & rub it in. Take the cat over & make the motion of scratching on it with her paws, while saying "scratch the post".
When catching her scratching the furniture, shake a can of rocks or coins to deter her. (She will run)
When you see her scratching the post, say "good girl, scratch the post" & give her a cat treat.
2007-12-17 05:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by Pogo peeps 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats need to scratch naturally, so know that. When you see your kitten scratching something other than his scratching post, pick him up, and bring him over to the scratching post, putting his claws on it. When he does use the post, be sure to reinforce this behavior by petting, saying "good boy", etc. You can also try putting some catnip on the post. Try using those cheap cardboard ones, cats love them, sometimes more than the expensive "rope" ones that I have. good luck, it will happen, you just have to be consistent about this.
2007-12-17 05:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by Andora682 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, make sure the post is heavy enough or attached to something so the kitten can scratch on it without it moving. There are several kitty-attractants that you can buy at most pet stores and if, by chance, you do see your kitty scratching the post PRAISE TREAT AND PRAISE! Pretty soon little kitty will get the idea.
2007-12-17 05:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by Cat's Cradle 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take the kitten's paws and rub them on the post, in a scratching motion. When you see him/her scratching anything else, immediately take him to the scratching post. Reward him/her, especially when they go there and scratch on their own.
2007-12-17 05:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
kittens just use them,but if you see scratch anywhere else put her straight to post,and praise her
2007-12-17 06:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by sky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your cat scratches the furiture look right in her eye and say (name) no sternly and if she uses the post pet, praise her. also introduce her the the scratch post show her where it is and like what it's for.
2007-12-17 05:52:15 · answer #6 · answered by Syd 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
but one of those scratching posts that are treated with catnip.
2007-12-17 05:51:37 · answer #7 · answered by Hongaschargalargen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the kitten will naturaly use it if she is scraching somesthing else pick her up and bring her to it
tell her to stop and if she does int then put her in a kenel with food and water then take her out
2007-12-17 05:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Andreu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take her over to it and show her what to do multiple times a day. I was lucky my kittens knew how to use it.
2007-12-17 06:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by macleod709 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try putting catnip on it
2007-12-17 05:52:38 · answer #10 · answered by John 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋