Helping the animal not to be naughty

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Understanding the physiological reasons why a cat tears wallpaper, knowledge of the basics of animal behavior will tell the owner what to do in such a situation.

In order for your pet to live flawlessly in your apartment, you amazon data to put in a little effort and patience. First of all, when you come home and see large-scale destruction in the form of hanging rags of wallpaper and furniture upholstery torn to the springs, you should not scold or, even more so, punish the animal. What's done is done, and the cat will still not understand why the owner is unhappy and irritated.

There are several proven ways to wean a cat from scratching wallpaper and furniture. You need to act consistently, patiently and competently.

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Scratching post for furniture preservation
One of the effective and efficient methods of protecting furniture and walls from cat paws is to train the animal to use a scratching post. This device has various designs, but in case of damage to property, it is advisable to get a vertical type. You can buy it in a specialized pet store or make it yourself. Preference should be given to stable structures with a sisal coating.

To accustom your pet to this useful device, you can follow the recommendations of experienced breeders and specialists:

Take your pet by the front paws and scratch the scratching post with them.
Hang your cat's favorite toy from the scratching post.
Apply a few drops of a special cat attractant or catnip to the surface of the device.
The scratching post should be placed near a favorite unauthorized place. A good option would be to install it near the area where the animal usually sleeps. When cats wake up, the first thing they do is stretch and like to stretch out on vertical surfaces.