First of all, make the counter a non tempting place - leave no food there, maybe use some sticky tape (cats hate to walk on it) for a while.

Second, train her to stay on for example a kitchen stool when you prepare food at the counter. Reward her for sitting on the stool (never lift her up and place her there, wait till she jumps up (sorry, I am never sure - is it leap up and jump down or the other way around? - I am not American). Give her treats for staying there a few seconds and add more seconds and later minutes. Alternate between a few seconds and a longer period, so she never knows how long she has to stay on the stool to get a treat. After a while she will feel that staying on the stool is much more beneficial to her than the counter. It may take some time, but it is worth it. (With clicker training it may be faster)

Another trick is to spray water on her when she is on the counter, but she might associate this with your presence, and jump onto the counter when you are not there.



Or you could just accept that she is on the counter, let her burn her tongue or paw - deliberately let her touch food or stove a bit to hot for her (but not hot enough to really hurt her), and she will most likely never try again.



Good luck!



Regards from Anne

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