For Cats & Other Critters SmartCat® | Ultimate Scratching Post In Gray

Features And Benefits

• 32″ Height Allows Cats To Stretch Fully And Tone Muscles
• Sturdy 16″ By 16″ Base Eliminates Tipping And Wobbling
• Fibrous And Durable Woven Sisal Naturally Inspires Scratching
• Superior To Carpeted Posts That May Snag Nails
• Assembles With Two Included Screws
• Attractive And Neutrally Toned

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Why Do Cats Scratch?

• To Remove Old Nail Sheaths From The Claws
• To Exercise And Tone Muscles
• To Relieve Stress, Frustration And Boredom
• To &Ldquo;Warm Up&Rdquo; For A Vigorous Play Session
• To Mark Territory

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Smartcat&Trade; Training Tips:

• Place The Post In A Room 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 To Your Cat Try Using Catnip As A Lure. (For Most Cats A Lure 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 At The Same Time Teach Him Where To Scratch.
• After Your Cat Begins To Scratch, Praise Him And Give Him A Food Treat. (Small Kittens Can Be Trained To Climb The Post By Showing Them Food Treats And Placing It At The Top Of The Post.
• If Your Cat Has Already Been Scratching A Piece Of Furniture, Place The Post Directly In Front Of It.
• Temporarily Cover The Previously Scratched Areas With A Few Strips Of Double-Sided Carpet Tape Or Clear Double-Sided Tape Strips That Are Designed For This Purpose. This Will Help Redirect Your Cat&Rsquo;S Scratching Activities To The Post.
• Most Cats Are Easily Trained But If Your Cat Is The Exception, Please See Catsinternational.Org For Free Behavior Counseling.

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