{"id":86,"date":"2018-12-28T09:02:40","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T09:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/?p=86"},"modified":"2024-04-14T19:11:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T19:11:29","slug":"how-to-keep-cats-off-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/how-to-keep-cats-off-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Cats Off Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever had a <keyword data-keyword-id=\"77\">cat<\/keyword>, you know that they are not only very intelligent animals but seem to also have a mind of their own. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/can-cats-be-trained\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/can-cats-be-trained\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3448\">Cats can be trained<\/a> to do things but are not as easily trainable as a dog or other pets. With this in mind, you\u2019ll need a unique approach to learn how to keep cats off furniture. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One important thing that you must have is patience. It will be easier to accomplish this with a younger <keyword data-keyword-id=\"78\">cat<\/keyword> than with an older one or one that you acquired that was allowed to be on the furniture. &nbsp;You must also find humane ways that are not painful to keep your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"79\">cat<\/keyword> off the furniture. The reason is that if you harm your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"80\">cat<\/keyword>, you are going to lose its trust, which is something you do not want to do. &nbsp;This can cause other behavioral problems.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to keep cats off furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first things that you need to do is convince your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"81\">cat<\/keyword> that the furniture, whether it is the couch, chair, bed, or counter, is an unpleasant place to be. &nbsp;It seems that once your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"82\">cat<\/keyword> finds something unpleasant they will lose interest in it for ever. Here are some simple ways you can do this.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get a product called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticky Paws<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> double sided tape and keep the area that the <keyword data-keyword-id=\"83\">cat<\/keyword> uses for a landing area covered with them for a few days. &nbsp;It can work on counter edges, or even sofa edges. A <keyword data-keyword-id=\"84\">cat<\/keyword> is not happy with the way it feels on their paws. Although you can take it off after a few days, it is advisable to leave it on for a few weeks. &nbsp;Once you remove it, they should avoid the area.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also give your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"85\">cat<\/keyword> alternative high points they can jump on in the house. &nbsp;They do not jump on furniture just to annoy their owner as they are anti-gravity climbers by nature.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get an indoor <keyword data-keyword-id=\"86\">cat<\/keyword> tree.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure when they do stay off the furniture that you praise them for doing so. &nbsp;You can try to give them a treat, but many cats couldn\u2019t care less about a treat. Most cats like to snuggle down on some furniture or use the furniture pieces (couches, especially) as if they were scratching posts, and some will leave offensive odors behind. &nbsp;Trick your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"87\">cat<\/keyword> into avoiding the furniture by making the area less inviting, which you can do with the double-sided tape. You can also use aluminum foil, sandpaper, or a sheet of plastic. Cats do not like citrusy smells, so use some lemon or orange scented linen spray on the furniture where they like to get onto.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to keep cats from scratching furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is no secret. &nbsp;Cats love to use furniture, and table legs for scratching posts. Some even like to scratch your carpet. They do this to clean the exterior sheath of their nails, sharpen their claws, and remove cuticles. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best investments is a scratching post, which you can get in various sizes, shapes, and materials. &nbsp;If your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"88\">cat<\/keyword> seems to ignore the scratching post and heads for something they are not supposed to scratch, calmly pick up the <keyword data-keyword-id=\"89\">cat<\/keyword> and take them to the scratching post. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-affiliate-plugin-lasso\"><div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-9128-3087\" class=\"lasso-container\">\n    <!-- LASSO DISPLAY BOX (https:\/\/getlasso.co) -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-display lasso-cactus lasso-url-amzn-mecool-cat-scratching-post-premium-basics-kitten-scratcher-sisal-scratch-posts-with-hanging-ball-22in-for-kittens-or-smaller-cats-22-inches-for-kitten-beige \">\n\t\t<!-- BADGE -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-badge\">\n\t\t\t\tBest Seller\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- LASSO TITLE, PRICE, DESC, AND IMAGE -->\n\t\t<div class=\"lasso-box-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"lasso-title\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/MECOOL-Scratching-Premium-Scratcher-Scratch\/dp\/B0921RR2Y5\/ref=zg_bs_g_2975247011_d_sccl_1\/139-7958782-9734255?tag=myfelinebud0b-20\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"9128\" data-lasso-name=\"MECOOL Basics 22in Cat Scratcher with Hanging Ball\" title=\"MECOOL Basics 22in Cat Scratcher with Hanging Ball\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMECOOL Basics 22in Cat Scratcher with Hanging Ball\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-price-value\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"discount-price\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"latest-price\">$20.97 ($20.97 \/ Count)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"lasso-amazon-prime\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lasso-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Provide your feline friend with a durable and attractive scratching solution using this 22\" tall cat scratching post. 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If possible, pick a scratching post that is similar to the type of material that your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"90\">cat<\/keyword> likes to scratch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most cats have a preference for scratching posts that are made of rough material so they can shred it. &nbsp;You can find scratching posts made from cedar, rope, hemp, or cardboard. It will take trial and error to find the one that your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"91\">cat<\/keyword> will prefer. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"92\">cat<\/keyword> loves to scratch the corner of your couch or chair legs, you should consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/best-cardboard-cat-scratcher\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/best-cardboard-cat-scratcher\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3726\">vertical scratching post<\/a>. \u00a0If they like to scratch rugs and carpets, you should go for a horizontal one. If you are using a vertical one, make sure that it is tall enough that your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"93\">cat<\/keyword> will have to stretch to scratch it. \u00a0Make sure that the scratching posts are stable, so they don\u2019t fall over or move and scare your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"94\">cat<\/keyword>. If that happens, your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"95\">cat<\/keyword> may not come back to use them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many <a href=\"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/why-do-cats-scratch-tips-on-how-to-stop-it\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/why-do-cats-scratch-tips-on-how-to-stop-it\/\" data-lasso-id=\"3407\">cats will scratch things<\/a> in areas they have passed through to leave their scent to mark their territory, especially in room entrances and sleeping areas. &nbsp;If you have more than one <keyword data-keyword-id=\"96\">cat<\/keyword> you should have both vertical and horizontal scratching posts. To ensure that your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"97\">cat<\/keyword> uses the <keyword data-keyword-id=\"98\">cat<\/keyword> scratching post, you can make it more inviting by rubbing catnip on the post. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to keep cats from peeing on furniture<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main reasons that cats pee on furniture is to mark their territory. &nbsp;It is also referred to as <keyword data-keyword-id=\"99\">cat<\/keyword> spraying. Some cats will pee on the furniture while others just spray a little on it to mark their territory. &nbsp;There are several ways in which you can keep cats from peeing on furniture, which can include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use mouthwash to lightly spray your furniture as it gives off a strong smell that most cats do not like. &nbsp;They will stay away from it, but you will have to repeat it because in time the smell will dissipate and the <keyword data-keyword-id=\"100\">cat<\/keyword> may resume their bad habit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Move their litter tray to an area that is less noisy, less visible to others, or in a place that is not hard to reach. &nbsp;It should be in an area that is well lit, quiet and easily accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that you are keeping the litter box clean. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also have to change the brand of litter you use as the litter is not something they like. &nbsp;For example, clay litter could get between their toes and cause pain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to keep your <keyword data-keyword-id=\"101\">cat<\/keyword> off furniture, prevent them from scratching furniture or peeing on it, you will have to be equipped with patience as all of this will take time. What will work for one <keyword data-keyword-id=\"102\">cat<\/keyword> may not work for another.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have ever had a cat, you know that they are not only very intelligent animals but seem&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22630328,"featured_media":87,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1364],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1364,"label":"Lifestyle and Behavior"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/how-to-keep-your-cats-off-furniture.jpg",640,395,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Emily Hartwell","author_link":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/author\/emily\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1364,"name":"Lifestyle and Behavior","slug":"fun-lifestyle","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":10,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":57,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1364,"category_count":57,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Lifestyle and Behavior","category_nicename":"fun-lifestyle","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22630328"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11715,"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86\/revisions\/11715"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/myfelinebuddy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}