" snipped-for-privacy@aol.com" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@j44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
My understanding (old memory, may be incorrect) in the case of cats, if they cannot scratch and pull with their claws it is uncomfortable and/or painful. They have to shed the casing. Have often found the intact hollow casings.
Providing a post/stand unit of some type with like jute/manilla rope, they will go at quite willingly. I believe when they do the pulling they also leave scent there which promotes bringing them back to "their" place.
For the hardcores, pet stores sell strips of double sticky clear film. Virtually invisible unless you know it's there and look for it. Put it in their no-no chosen spot. Absolutely hate it. Change habit quick. Head for new rope stand:-)