If you're trying to get your cat to stop scratching furniture or rugs, and want an attractive alternative, this is the product. Cats tend to have a preference on scratching: up and tall, like on couches, or down and horizontal, like on rugs. My cat likes to scratch rugs, so this horizontal scratcher was perfect. Lure them in with a sprinkle of catnip, and make sure to reward them with a treat every time they use it!