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[quote=Anonymous]Long time cat owner here: There is nothing you can do. The cats are going to be on the counters. Make your peace with that.

My parents (despite efforts!) were never able to keep our cats off the counters when I was a kid. I always figured they didn't try hard enough. I adopted two kittens as an adult. No problem, I'll train them that they're not allowed on the counters right from the beginning.

I tried spray, foil, sticky stuff, loud noises, citrus smells, absolutely everything. Cats. Don't. Care.

Dogs and kids have a desire to please you. Yes, when you're in the thick of it, that might not be obvious (ha) but deep down, it is true. Cats. Don't. Care.

The absolute best you're going to do is that they may stay off when you're actively looking at the counters holding a spray bottle. So, yes, you can teach them cause and effect, and you can teach them that YOU don't want them up there. But as soon as you turn your back, they're going to do what they want. And when you aren't home, they will be on the counters.

Save yourself the trouble, and give up now. I would LOVE to hear from anyone who has successfully trained a cat to stay off a counter that was physically accessible to them. I expect crickets. [/quote]

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