Originally posted by jenluckenbach
1st - keep the claws trimmed SHORT!
This was going to be my advice. We never trimmed Josie's claws and our couch was just a big scratching post to her. As soon as we got Brodie, I started trimming his and he NEVER scratches anything except his post & scratching pads. So at almost 2 years old, I started trimming Josie's nails and she hardly scratches the couch anymore.

TRIM TRIM TRIM!!! And keep 'em trimmed cause they get sharp quick!