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Dog Training In The Kitchen

by Eleanor Scheidemann

Anyone who owns a large dog knows what counter surfing is. For those of you who don't: it is when the dog puts his paws on the kitchen counter in search of anything appealing. Until you have experienced this canine phenomenon you have no idea how far a dog can extend his otherwise stubby neck when a highly valued item is just a few more inches away.

I consider myself an expert on the subject as a dog trainer and dog owner I have, over the years, personally lost: baked goods, tissues, medication, a bologna sandwich and on one occasion the contents of an entire dinner plate in this manner. It can be humorous, but this habit is definitely dangerous.

Before I discuss what you can do I will explain why you should do something immediately.