Keeping cats off the counter

We love our little felines, but they don’t necessarily belong on the counter. Now, if you don’t mind them being on the counter, they will certainly be willing to visit you while you are cooking. But, if you would like to keep cats off the counter give this a try.

Put all food items away so they don’t have any reason to keep coming back to the counter. Then put double-sided tape on the counter. The tape will stick to your cat’s paws as he tries to walk around, which your cat will not enjoy. You can also place jars or cans filled with a few coins around the counter. This will startle your cat when he jumps on the counter. Very soon you will find that your cat no longer wants to jump on the counter.

While this is a personal choice whether you allow cats on your counters, keep in mind that when your cats do jump on the counter they are close to the stove, which could seriously injure your cat.

What other methods have your tried that worked for you?