Yea we don't leave food on the counter's anymore but they got smart enough to know they shouldn't be there when were on the first floor cause they get caught and we keep the adjustable squirt bottle's around and they HATE getting wet . I've cornered them in a room and soaked them , and they hate it . But did they learn anything nope !!!!! well actually yes they kinda did learn something, when they hear someone walking they jump off the counter's and run . Do they make shock collar's for cat's ? At least the dog listen's, better then most kid's; LOL