Thank you Dr. Lincoln for the wonderful video. It helps us feel less alone. It was impossible to keep the counters clear during Covid, but we cleared everything off. Now, we only have our retriever going after the food inside pans on the stove. It is up to us to made things dog proof. Tough when we cannot find a kitchen gate to keep our beloved canine family member out of the cooking area. Our dog looks at the barriers (aluminum ladder, bulletin board, vacuum) we’ve tried in front of kitchen gate as a challenge. We feel a bit stuck now that our baby is 8. We are preparing to downsize and move, so the recommendations you shared are lifesavers! If anyone has a tall doorway gate a smart retriever cannot figure out, please send our way. We’ve tried a handful, but may need to customize something that is taller. Thank you Dr. Lincoln.