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LESSON 4 · Manners, Not Mayhem

Management Is the Foundation

The only reliable fix is to make sure counter surfing never works. Push food to the back of counters. Use a trash can with a latching lid. Clear plates the moment a meal ends.

Barriers do the heavy lifting while training catches up. A baby gate across the kitchen door during cooking and meals gives your dog no way to cheat. Crating during meal prep removes the temptation entirely.