If your cat or cat often climbs curtains, scratches wallpaper or furniture, this means that the pet needs to sharpen its sharp claws. Today, claw points are being released for this. They are special devices that are usually made of a material such as sisal, carpet or other similar. In principle, any item, for example, a house for a pet, if sheathed with fur, can serve as a scratching post for a little mischief. How to accustom a kitten to a scratching post so that it does not have to spoil the furniture and nerves of its owners? This will be discussed in this article.
How is the claw-point
It is arranged quite simply. The base is a wooden board or piece of plywood. As an upholstery material, sisal is often used - a very durable material of natural origin, which can be made from agave leaves.
How to train a kitten to a claw-tip?
1. The main thing is to start on time.
This process is very difficult, therefore, it requires a timely start. Of course, the owners always think in advance what their future family friend needs. In addition to things such as a tray, a bowl, a toilet, a filler, a carry and toys, your animal also needs a claw-brush. If you are going to purchase a special house for a cat, then you should choose the one that is upholstered with fur outside. Or you can do it later yourself
2. Choose the right equipment for the kitten in size and composition.
If the animal does not like your choice, then he will not abide by your rules. Remember that cats are very wayward animals. Scratching post can be separate
fixture mounted on the wall or anywhere accessible to the animal. How to accustom a kitten to a scratching post if it has already grown, but has not seen anything like it in its life? In this case, it’s too late to teach the animal to sharpen its claws in a certain place. Although some pets respond to new directions from the owners, others completely ignore the unusual rules. But you can try.
The devices needed for the claws are horizontal and vertical. Vertical ones are sometimes made on a special stand. Moreover, they are most often attached to the wall so that they do not take up much space in the house. If the cat scratcher is equipped with a stand, then it is possible to install it in any place convenient for the owners themselves. When the stand is on a leg, usually a hanging toy is attached to it. It serves more as a decoy: when a kitten plays, it can even involuntarily cling to the clawfish itself. So he will get used to sharpen claws in a certain place. However, remember that when playing, the pet may scratch those objects that are nearby. Sometimes cats are more likely to scratch horizontal surfaces: a carpet on the floor, an ironing board, or something else. In this case, a cat clawcloth is suitable for you, a horizontal type cat that can be attached directly to the floor. If you are not sure which claw claw to buy, then first you should watch your cat to determine what it is more prone to. In fact, this device without a stand can be fixed both in horizontal and vertical position. Therefore, it is good if you take care of this in advance, even before the pet appeared in your house.
3. Deprive a cat of opportunity to sharpen claws in its favorite places. If she sharpens them on the wallpaper, then cover these places with polyethylene. Remove carpets for a while.
4. Watch the kitten. When you see that he is ready to sharpen his claws in the wrong place, then quickly transfer him to the claw point and show what it is fixed for. Do this every time until the pet gets used to it. Remember that screaming and cursing is useless at this moment, so just be patient and persistent.
5. Each time, praise your pet if he sharpened his claws where it should be. Reward him with some goodies, then he will strive to please you.
We hope that you have learned enough about how to train a kitten to a claw-tip. Good luck to you and your pets!