We have two cats.....we trained them from 'babyhood' to NOT scratch furniture. I also started clipping their nails every Sunday morning since they were 8 weeks old. They lay in my lap and purr during the process!!!! We have 3 scratching posts at home and one in the RV (where we are right now). I've NEVER had a problem with them tearing up the furniture nor my quilts. BUT, I DO have a problem with them attacking my yarn when I crochet!!! LOL
Merry Christmas!
dee