My dog jumps on counters for food. Will he stop or need training?

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My dog is 8 months old he likes jumping on to the counter/table and trying to eat our food will he grow out of this or will this need training? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 50 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Some dogs experiment around this age and if you continue to correct him when he jumps on the counter he may 'grow out of it'. Other dogs are just too tempted by food on counters and tables and will continue to counter surf. Unfortunately it can be a hard habit to break since you rarely catch them in the act. The best way to prevent this behavior is to make sure no food is left unattended on the counters or to prevent Koda's access to areas where food is unattended.

My dog jumps on counters for food. Will he stop or need training?

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