How to train a Ragdoll cat to use a scratching post

Jan 08,2024
3Min

How to train a Ragdoll cat to use a scratching post:

1. If your cat likes catnip, you can put catnip on the scratching post.

2. Making the edge of the cat scratching post into a fluffy edge can increase the cat’s desire to scratch.

3. Place a fluffy toy on the top of the scratching board and hang it with a rope, because the shaking toys can attract cats to play, so the cat will slowly fall in love with the scratching board.

4. Moving the cat’s claws to the furniture it likes to scratch can reduce the cat’s tendency to scratch the furniture.

5. Cut the cat’s nails. If the cat's nails are too long, the owner can try to trim the cat's nails. When the cat feels that its nails are not very comfortable, it will also go to a scratching post to grind its nails.

6. Prevent cats from scratching other furniture. If your cat is used to scratching the furniture at home, it won’t be very interested in cat litter. Therefore, owners must first stop cats from scratching furniture such as sofas and mattresses at home. They can also spray smells they don’t like on these furniture, such as orange scent, essential oil, etc.

Notes on training Ragdoll cats to use scratching posts:

1. In daily training, the time to train Ragdoll cats to use scratching posts should be before feeding. , a hungry cat is more willing to be close to people and will be very obedient.

2. Do the right training at the right time. Don't dwell on old scores. Cats are very forgetful. If you do well, reward the cat immediately. If you do something wrong, stop and punish the cat immediately. Only then will the training be effective.

3. Be patient. The obedience of cats is far less than that of dogs. Owners must pay more attention to training and patient teaching is very important.

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