The constant battle to keep my cat from scratching the couch has me exhausted

I've put scratching posts right next to it, stuck double-sided tape, and even tried clicker training. She just looks at me and does it anyway when I'm not in the room. I'm spending so much time on this that I'm neglecting other parts of her training. It feels like I'm failing as a pet owner sometimes.

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ericjackson15h ago

Does it ever feel like we're all just managing chaos in our own homes? Your cat scratching the couch is like my neighbor's dog barking all night or kids drawing on walls. We set up rules and tools, but deep down, nature or habit just pushes back. It's exhausting because it's a silent, ongoing fight that nobody sees. I guess the trick is picking which battles matter before you burn out.