There is a reason why declawing is BANNED is nearly every first world country...except America. A rolled up magazine and a good THWACK will break most cats of clawing. I have two that have ONE item them are allowed to claw, its THEIR own special piece of furniture and they know everything else is off limits. Breaking the 'no claw' rules results in "angry gods" and they know it. ITs not impossible to break a cat of clawing furniture, not impossible at all. It just takes time dedication and EVERYONE in the house has to be on board so to speak.