Cat scratching training is assisted by playing

Part of what is necessary to teach a cat to scratch where you want it to and nowhere else is to play with it. Most cats like to chase things--this is why Natural Scratch comes with a length of bungee cord that we call the Antenna. It can be used to attract a cat to the post and get it scratching. Assisting is hole that is drilled through the top of the post. Push an end of the antenna through this hole, wiggle it around, and watch your cat attack. In attacking the length of bungee cord it can't help but claw the post. Reinforce any scratching with a treat and your half-way home!