Could this protect drywall from the claws of a large yellow lab? And how would you recommend attaching it?
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A thin gauge could do the trick. It drills rather well, so you could put a hole in each corner of a sheet and screw it in. Definitely a possibility.
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Get a main Scat Mat (the one with the battery pack included) and any extensions you need to cover the length of your counters. My brother and sister-in-law used these to keep their Labrador off their counters. That's how I got the idea to use it to keep my cats off my daughter's bed.
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The answer to this question totally depends on what kind of wall you're securing it to. My walls are pretty thick and a 1/2 or 1 inch screw will do just fine securing something heavy, but if you have flimsy drywall, you'll need longer screws and anchors.
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If your window sill is painted or not extremely smooth the velcro tape will not hold for long. It's best if you can use heavy staples or at thumbtacks to secure the velcro in place. One of my guys is 15 pounds and has caused the perch to fall completely off. The sticky surface did not hold the tape to the sill.
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Yes the claws work really well. I bot a new headboard and needed to attach it to my old king bed frame. No issues thanks
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Yes, I anchored it to the drywall. I was concerned that it would flex. It seems plenty strong from a weight on the shelf stand point.
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Yes this will work but make sure to use drywall anchors if there is no stud.
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If you you have lots of experience using a drill and screwing drywall it would be fine. They actually sale a bit for screwing in drywall that would help eliminate overtightening
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We mounted ours with plastic anchors and screws. Our assumption was that the tape would damage the drywall.
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It's resistant to claws but not to teeth. I Have 2 dogs and they never have popped it with their claws. The material I is pretty thick so you shoils be ok
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A wall of plaster or drywall shouldn't be a problem. I've attached an outdoor light (on my exterior wall) with it and it held for months; then, it had to be reattached with new "bottom" tape, but it adheres very well.
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This coming from an engineer. "Don't even think about mounting it on drywall." Mount it to a stud. If the studs are not where you like then mount a plywood plate between two studs and hang your Habitat on the plate.
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A stud is your best bet. But it may depend on what your wall is made of. Our drywall couldn't hold this, with anchors.
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I'm using mine as a little porch gate to contain my pooch; the gate is mounted to the brick sides of the opening without the pads and it's been fine. I think whether using it without the pads is going to vary, based on the texture of the surface it's mounted to. If you're concerned about protecting drywall, I think it would be counter-productive; you're going to damage the surface either way - it's pressure-mounted, so it's going to dig into it probably worse without the pads. Either way, you're going to need to do at least some minimal repair when you remove the gate.
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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 luck Kathy, Halo and Jasmine
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As long as you use the heavy duty wall anchors you should be ok. A better option would be a good piece of wood like a 1x4 about 40" anchored to the drywall. The locking mechanism is pretty stout and a good bump might pull the drywall anchors out.
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It just might work if your dog's claws don't get caught in the little web holes.