The Ultimate Scratching Post by SmartCat?

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• • 32 height allows cats to stretch fully and tone muscles
  • Sturdy 16 x 16 base eliminates tipping and wobbling
  • Fibrous and durable woven sisal naturally encourages scratching
  • Superior to carpeted posts that may snag claws
  • Includes screws and dowels for easy base assembly

WHY DO CATS SCRATCH?

• • • • To remove old nail sheaths from claws
      • To exercise and tone muscles
      • To relieve stress, frustration, and boredom
      • To warm up for a vigorous play session
      • To mark territory

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SMARTCAT? TRAINING TIPS

• • • • Place the post where the cat spends a lot of time. Cats often like to stretch and scratch when they wake up from a nap.
      • To introduce the post, try using catnip as a lure. (For most cats this is unnecessary, but fun.) Rub catnip onto the sisal material and call the cat over to the post.
      • Scratch your nails along the surface of the material. This will attract the cat and also teach where to scratch.
      • After your cat begins to scratch, offer praise and a food treat. Small kittens can be trained to climb the post by showing them food treats and then placing them at the top of the post.
      • If your cat has been scratching a piece of furniture, place the post directly in front of it. Cover that area with Sticky Paws? (click?here?to order) or use double-sided tape. This will help redirect your cat s scratching activities to the post. Shower lots of praise on your cat when you see them using the Ultimate Scratching Post to reinforce this positive behavior.