SmartCat The Ultimate Scratching Post

• Brand Pioneer Pet.
• Toy Feature Exercise.

Description Reach for the stars (and scratch a little when you get there)! The SmartCat Ultimate Scratching Post has a 32" post height that allows cats to get a full stretch, tone their muscles, and mark their territory without clawing walls or curtains. It's covered in a fibrous woven sisal that won't snag nails like carpet-covered scratch posts. Key Benefits Sturdy 16" x 16" base keeps post from tipping and wobbling. 32" post height allows your cat to stretch vertically while using the post (important for territorial marking purposes and for toning muscles). Fibrous and durable woven sisal naturally inspires scratching and relieves cat's stress without snagging cats' nails. Attractive and neutrally toned to fit in with any home decor. Assembles quickly and easily with two included screws. Click here for the Ultimate Post Perch. See all items by SmartCat Watch our SmartCat video Item Number 64171 Brand Pioneer Pet Toy Feature Exercise Instructions 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’s scratching activities to the post.