in article , P.D. at
wrote on 7/13/03 10:02 AM:

thanks for the info. I do have 2 rather large scratching posts now that
have rope or something wrapped around them. They do use it quite often, but
still go back to the couch sometimes.

If i were you, I'd invest in a bunch of sticky paws sheets and put it on the
new furniture. If from the beginning, these pieces are undesirable, they
will focus on their trees and learn not to scratch the new furniutre.

Karen