Training A Cat or Kitten to Use a Scratching Post
![There are a few tricks to training a cat to use a scratching post. You can train a cat or kitten to use a scratching post.](/images/train_scratching_post_cat_behavior.jpg)
If your cat doesn't seem interested in your new scratching post, don't worry. Some cats need a little more training to discover the delights of a great cat scratching post. And if you have a new kitten, be sure to start good scratching habits early. Take a look at this article over at PurrfectPost.com for step-by-step instructions: "How to Train Your Cat or Kitten to Use a Scratching Post."
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