The CatAround Scratching Post & Trainer is an absolute necessity in any home that has cats. Because of their tendency to want to totally stretch out and dig in their claws, they will often use the top ends of the furniture to satisfy their needs. You can attach one of these to the sofa or a corner and reward them for using it. I used catnip to get the cat used to it and actually brought her over to scratch it and she picked up pretty quick that she could do whatever she wanted to this with no fear of the water bottle coming out.
If you have the money and want to give your cat a treat, there is nothing better by the window than a Cat Condo. Once they get used to them, they will be off the furniture forever and have a new perch to watch outside the window. Get them used to it with treats and rewards and your days of vacuuming the furniture every day are over.
