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*How to Stop Your Dog from Counter Surfing**<\/p>\n

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Countersurfing is a common issue where dogs help themselves to food or items on countertops. Here\u2019s how to curb this behavior:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. **Manage the Environment:** Keep counters clear of food and tempting items to eliminate opportunities for countersurfing. NEVER EVER, EVER FEED YOUR DOG FOOD FROM THE TABLE OR YOUR PLATE! (this implies to your dog that your food is his food\u2013and will sneak to get it when you aren\u2019t looking!)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"\"<\/a> (It\u2019s important that one dog does not teach another bad tricks too!)<\/p>\n

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    1. **Teach \u201cOff\u201d or \u201cLeave It\u201d:** (if your dog is already doing this) Train your dog with commands like \u201coff\u201d or \u201cleave it\u201d to redirect their attention away from the counter. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. **Reinforce Good Behavior:** Reward your dog for staying on the floor or away from the counters. Positive reinforcement with treats or praise strengthens desirable behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. **Use Deterrents:** Consider placing deterrents like aluminum foil or double-sided tape on the edges of counters to discourage jumping.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. **Increase Activity:** Ensure your dog gets enough physical and mental exercise to reduce boredom and excess energy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            6.**Supervise and Redirect:** Keep an eye on your dog, especially during meal prep, and redirect their focus to toys or activities.<\/p>\n

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            Consistency and patience are key. With time, your dog will learn that snatching things from the counter is off-limits. *** It is important to keep sharp objects and food off all surfaces until your dog is trustworthy, or you are sure they are not exercising this bad habit. (safety is KEY\u2013knocking a knife off that is half-sliced into food\u2014and then they chew it\u2013it could be DEADLY when you imagine what \u201ccould\u201d happen). \u2013Donna<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            *How to Stop Your Dog from Counter Surfing** Countersurfing is a common issue where dogs help themselves to food or items on countertops. Here\u2019s how to curb this behavior: **Manage the Environment:** Keep counters clear of food and tempting items to eliminate opportunities for countersurfing. NEVER EVER, EVER FEED YOUR DOG FOOD FROM THE TABLE […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7044631,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96742,135415,151,207027,161927],"tags":[207028,16371,1403],"dealstore":[],"offerexpiration":[],"class_list":["post-7044630","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-caring-for-your-labrador","category-dog-food","category-feeding-your-labrador","category-training-a-labrador","tag-countersurfing","tag-prevent","tag-stop"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to prevent and stop "COUNTER-SURFING" - Som2ny Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7044630\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to prevent and stop "COUNTER-SURFING" - Som2ny Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"*How to Stop Your Dog from Counter Surfing** Countersurfing is a common issue where dogs help themselves to food or items on countertops. 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