SN- I forget, how old is Toby? Some of this may be an outgrowning thing. I have heard that if you make a loud high pitched noise when Toby does those things you don't like, it will make Toby associate the noise with the activity, and Toby will stop. Sounds too simple to work, eh? The cat scratching thing Uba showed you made my cats CRAZY for it...drool and all...it might be a good idea. That is too funny about the aluminum...he he. It does make a 'fun' sound when they pat it with their paws....

Good luck...