To stop a furkid from scratching up your furniture (1) have a designated scratching post for them. (2) Even with my 11 furkids, I still have problems with a few of them scratching my couch. So far I have covered the entire couch with a bed spread, including the sides. Also, if you spray cologne or some other smelly stuff on it, this will usually deter them. Whenever I hear that familair tearing sound, usually, I will attempt to spray the offenders with water, as they understand that I am not pleased with that behavior. However, they are like a bunch of children, and they have to be remineded now and then. I have been told that if you place a little catnip on their scratching post, then theywill prefer that to your furniture.

.........wayne