I have found the best behavior deterrent. I bought some spray bottles at the warehouse store. I fill them with water and place them around the house. When my precious angel starts to sharpen his claws on my new carpet, climbs on the bookcase or rattles the metal mini blinds, I just aim and give him a quick squirt with the spray bottle. It doesn't hurt them and you will see quick results. I must add a work of caution. Make sure that there are no expensive electrical devices are in the line of fire. If that remote would only work.....
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