How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! #33

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If your dog is getting on the table or counter and stealing food, you are not alone. The topic of counter surfing is one that I get a lot of questions about, and it’s frequently requested for me to cover on my podcast. Your dog taking things from the counter is a big frustration, and we’re looking at how you can turn this around.

In the episode you'll hear:

• The three ways you could deal with a dog who surfs the counter.
• Why dogs start stealing food, and the gradual climb to the crime.
• Where the reinforcement is for your dog, and why it might not be what you think.
• What you might be doing that rewards your dog’s counter surfing.
• How to recognise a behaviour chain.
• Games to fix counter surfing and the steps for food theft prevention.

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 11: The Power of Permission in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/11/
• Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/16/
• Podcast Episode 20: Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/20/
• Podcast Episode 27: Do Dogs Need Rules? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/27/
• Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/
• Game: Learn how to play ItsYerChoice (IYC) - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/