Anyone who has raised a Ragdoll cat knows that Ragdoll cats like to scratch things. Whether it is a table, sofa or bed at home, Ragdoll cats will destroy everything for you. This situation gives cat lovers a headache. In order for the Ragdoll cat to live harmoniously at home, beating and scolding will only be counterproductive and make the cat afraid. Here are some tips to help you get rid of the Ragdoll cat's bad habits.

1. Trim the nails of Ragdoll cats regularly

Ragdoll cats grind their claws to sharpen their nails. Regular trimming can reduce damage to furniture and prevent scratches.

2. Prepare things for the Ragdoll cat that she can catch

This is the most important principle. Since the nature of Ragdoll cats cannot be changed, it is very important to prohibit Ragdoll cats from scratching in one place while providing another place for Ragdoll cats to sharpen their claws!

You can prepare a claw grinding board for her (preferably made of natural materials, such as hemp rope, wood, etc.), fix it vertically, and then train the Ragdoll cat to grind its claws there. If necessary, you can use some catnip to attract cats to scratch their claws. Cat scratching posts that have been sprayed with catnip are also available on the market, and most cats like to use them.

In addition, some cats also like straw mats made of natural materials, such as the craft straw mats available at IKEA. Some cats will consciously grind their claws on them.

3. Prepare a water gun and educate her when she grabs the sofa

Ragdoll cats are very afraid of sudden "attacks". When the ragdoll cat is about to scratch the sofa and "nozzle" it with a water gun, the cat will be very frightened and run away. If you use this method a few more times, the Ragdoll cat will form a conditioned reflex: go to the sofa to sharpen its claws = be suddenly attacked by unknown things, and the cat will naturally abandon the sofa. The spray from the water gun does no harm to the cat, it just serves as a warning. But be careful not to get water into your cat’s ears.

4. Spray lemonade on the places on the sofa where she likes to scratch

Cats don’t like the taste of lemon water, and cats also hate the taste of orange peel water. Other flavors that are not popular with cats include toilet water, essential oil, etc. If a cat smells these smells when it goes to grind its claws, it will definitely avoid them.

If you are also troubled by your cat scratching the sofa, you might as well try the above suggestions. If you do all of these, then while giving your cat a new way to have fun scratching its claws, your sofa will also be safe. You can also try this method with other furniture.