My cat keeps getting on the table. would I set this in them middle of the table? If he jumps up from behind it, does it still spray?
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I don't know for sure, but vibrations and movement can set it off. All it took was is a couple of times getting sprayed and hearing the alarm to train my cats.
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The product is directional, it doesn't trigger from the back. You would have to get two and set them back to back for fuller coverage on a large table. I would try just one to see if it would be enough to stop the behavior. You could turn it to the opposite direction every couple of days and perhaps that would work.
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Place it at one end with sensor facing toward middle it has about a 6 foot range
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Hi Betsy,I don't think so. It really only works from one direction. I have pretty much given up on my kittens getting on the table, I mostly just use a spray bottle of water. They hate water. It works most of the time.JoAnn
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Claws or no claws I don't see it being an issue. When my cats are chasing each other and one darts up the tree, momentum's getting her up there. Also, the tree has tiers so the cats can jump from one base to the other. Keep in mind, if a cat wants to get somewhere they will make it happen, claws or no claws:) If you're too hesitant you could always email the company or call a vet, but I think you would be fine.
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I have a cat that is about 10lbs. She likes to go to the very top. If my dogs chase her she'll run up to the top but shaking it. But if your cats just goes up slowly in a way they are not being chased I think it might just work. Sometimes you'll have to screw it tightly once in a while.
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My cat is 16.5 and jumps from table on top of it . Nobproblems. The only reason i buy new ones is because he wears out the scratxhing pad
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I have a dog and cat that I have to keep separated. The tall gate - he can go over but I needed something to block off the hallway - so I got this gate and added the bug off mesh screen for door ways - I have it hanging from the ceiling and it ends about 1 foot from the floor - I keep it on the side the cat is on and the ONE time he tried to jump/climb it - he got half up way and then went oh no and fell backwards (safely landing of course!). He hasn't tried to get over it and its easy to get thru because I got the sliding glass door one that has a center opening. Its not pretty but it keeps my 4 legged kids apart from one another and safe. I have a dog and cat that I have to keep separated. The tall gate - he can go over but I needed something to block off the hallway - so I got this gate and added the bug off mesh screen for door ways - I have it hanging from the ceiling and it ends about 1 foot from the floor - I keep it on the side the cat is on and the ONE time he tried to jump/climb it - he got half up way and then went oh no and fell backwards (safely landing of course!). He hasn't tried to get over it and its easy to get thru because I got the sliding glass door one that has a center opening. Its not pretty but it... » Read More I have a dog and cat that I have to keep separated. The tall gate - he can go over but I needed something to block off the hallway - so I got this gate and added the bug off mesh screen for door ways - I have it hanging from the ceiling and it ends about 1 foot from the floor - I keep it on the side the cat is on and the ONE time he tried to jump/climb it - he got half up way and then went oh no and fell backwards (safely landing of course!). He hasn't tried to get over it and its easy to get thru because I got the sliding glass door one that has a center opening. Its not pretty but it keeps my 4 legged kids apart from one another and safe. « Show Less
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Hi, I actually just put this one on the floor before we mounted it to one of our oak beams. I was worried my two rescues would not scratch it as they already were totally in love with their old one which was " scratched out". They loved it the minute I put it down. I would worry about mounting it to your couch because I think they would decide your entire couch was a scratching post! Maybe on the wall or in a corner. I find it best to mount it to something because my cats put their entire weight into it and all other "posts" fall over and then they don't want to bother with it. This is a really good product in my history of many kitty angels.Best of luckKathy, Halo and Jasmine Hi, I actually just put this one on the floor before we mounted it to one of our oak beams. I was worried my two rescues would not scratch it as they already were totally in love with their old one which was " scratched out". They loved it the minute I put it down. I would worry about mounting it to your couch because I think they would decide your entire couch was a scratching post! Maybe on the wall or in a corner. I find it best to mount it to something because my cats put their entire weight into it and all other "posts" fall over and then they don't want to bother... » Read More Hi, I actually just put this one on the floor before we mounted it to one of our oak beams. I was worried my two rescues would not scratch it as they already were totally in love with their old one which was " scratched out". They loved it the minute I put it down. I would worry about mounting it to your couch because I think they would decide your entire couch was a scratching post! Maybe on the wall or in a corner. I find it best to mount it to something because my cats put their entire weight into it and all other "posts" fall over and then they don't want to bother with it. This is a really good product in my history of many kitty angels.Best of luckKathy, Halo and Jasmine « Show Less
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I use it for a very nervous, jumpy cat. It works for that, but I've had no problems with spraying so I don't know.
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I think it would work for that. The cats are nimble and light on their feet, so they don't set it off. A dog should cause a lot more vibration moving around. Just be sure to remember to turn it off before you sit down to the table yourself. It can get annoying.
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For my cat, the answer is a definite yes! I guess it depends upon how scared your cat is of the thing. She got sprayed twice and no longer attempts to go up on the counters, whether or not the ssscat is even there. I've placed it a few other places since, and she avoids her favorite scratching spots (aka our leather couch and desk chairs) for about a week before managing to figure out how to outsmart the can's placement and work around it. I'm buying a second one to limit her success. But generally speaking, she's been really good about staying off the counters and away from the furniture. You'll never know until you try. I know that this was a game changer for our family!
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Your cat may try to and depending on how firm you have it around them and/or aggressive they are, they may eventually get to it by pushing onto something else but not with their paws. Always good to try as they do prefer this over the cone undoubtedly and you can always return it as amazon has awesome return policy
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I did try but the legs are too far apart on an end table. I have one of those tall cat trees and I attatched mine to the bottom of it had to have help from 4 large safety pins and one cat lays in it he is black and you cant even see him when he is in it. Im not really happy with the product.
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I had the same thing happen. My two cats just batted it over and one rolled it while the other ate. I asked the same question. How can I keep this thing from getting knocked over? I got no answer.
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My cats don't have problem with it. Our youngest cat found out to stick his paw up the shoot and now the other is doing it. I have ours placed on a shelf, In a corner location. They haven't knocked it off yet. If you have a dog who is mischievous or curious this might be a problem. Our cats hear the food being dispensed they stop whatever they're doing and run to eat. I have it set up for two times a day morning and afternoon. I would buy it again. The batteries last 6-9 months.
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Do you mean outside the perimeter of the box or in a totally different area from the box? Sometimes they go just outside the box because it's too tight a fit and too close to the wall. I love this product for spraying around the house. Stops it. Causes cats to rub their cheeks, not spray. Remember, where they rub, they don't spray. Hope this helps.
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Definitely not. My cat doesn't even use it to step up onto the top perch. She either jumps from close furniture or right to the top.
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It won't keep the cat from coming back. If it can't be used on wood it's likely due to the fact that wood is a natural substance and the spray works by using enzymes to digest naturally occurring proteins.
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it may very well work, just make sure to keep it against a wall. i had one situation were my cat did a flying leap across the living room, strait for the claw post and it tumbled over. she wasn't hurt or anything, just scared her. If there had been a bunny inside of it at the time, things may have gone differently, especially since bunnies can be prone to being literally scared to death.