Ok, maybe barbed wire is a bit much. I am calming down a little now. I would still love any ideas that would deter dogs from getting at the tables.

This post was edited by carolinaflowerlover on Wed, Jan 22, 14 at 16:07

Can you fix the hole in the fence?

My sister sets mouse traps (the snap kind) on her counters when a dog is suspected of counter-surfing. Only takes one snap. Use mouse traps, not rat traps--they are too big.

This post was edited by hoovb on Wed, Jan 22, 14 at 16:14

I forgot to mention the fence is old....plus, the dog digs. I hope we can replace it in a few years. I put in the concrete bricks to cover the hole....that may do it. I was just reading about soaking coffee filters in ammonia and letting them dry. I may do that and stuff them in the concrete bricks. The fence really needs to be replaced.

I like the idea of mouse traps....thanks! I take it they just scare him...he is not likely to get his nose stuck, right? I would rather have a deterrent than actually cause more than just momentary pain.

Double sided sticky tape also works for counters indoors. Neither dogs or cats like the feel. Just run a strip down the sides of the table.

Thanks! Would duct tape hold its stickiness outside?

Try bitter apple or a homemade concoction. Try getting a cheap bottle of cayenne pepper and mixing it with water and spraying it on the jugs. Be careful not to touch your own eyes after handling it though.

Thanks!