Scratching is a habit that comes naturally to a cat, they do it to remove old nail sheaths, release boredom or stress, to warm up, exercise, the list goes on. For these reasons, it is very important for your cat to have a durable scratching post. The Bootsie Scratcher is made from woven sisal, which is much more durable than wound sisal (and your furniture!). This means that your cat will get much more use out of their scratching post and allow them to scratch away at their heart's content!
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Features:
- Made from natural, woven sisal
- Mount it vertically, lean it against your furniture or place it on the floor
- Fibrous and durable woven sisal naturally inspires scratching
- Comes with an easy to set up wall mounting system
- Rubber feet provide stability and prevent slipping while on the floor
- You can put the Bootsie's Combination Scratcher wherever your cat is scratching
Measures: 60cm (height) x 18cm (width) x 6cm (depth)
SmartCat 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 the post 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's scratching activities to the post.
- Most cats are easily trained but if your cat is the exception, please see catsinternational.org for free behaviour counselling.
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