Still the best Cat scratching item available

That right, forget almost everything else on the market. The best thing you can by your cat to redirect its claws away from your furniture is......?

Cat Scratching posts, they come in all shapes and sizes, are inexpensive, wont take up too much space, are hard wearing and will provide a positive way for your cat to stretch its paws without stretching the fabric of your new couch.

Placing the cat scratching post near the piece of furniture it usually takes its aggression out on and then slowly moving it away can be a good way to form a new habit for your cat. As with everything, perseverance is the key.