One of the (few?) things hubby and I were successful at teaching Macula when
she was a puppy was not to take stuff from table tops, counters, etc. The
general rule of thumb was if it was on the floor, it was hers, anywhere
else=don't touch.

Of course things have become more complicated with the kidlets around--a lot
of stuff on the ground isn't hers anymore and sometimes (her thinking?) they
intended her to have something but missed the floor, and it needed to be
"cleaned up" from their laps, highchair seats or trays. The counter-surfing
has now spread to stealing pizza from the dining room table if nobody is
looking.

Obviously, remedial training is required. Problem is, I really can't
remember how I taught Pupster not to countersurf in the first place: I just
remember thinking "that wasn't so hard."

So, any suggestions on how to break the countersurfing habit?

TIA

Marie