I agree, remove all objects you do not want them to get into....We have a baby gate for the cats litter box. Our cat bowels are ontop of the Washer/Dryer (Cats need exercise to jump, anyway) and the trash is always secured. If they never have the oppurtunity to get into that, they won't try. Look around to see how to doggy proof those things....I know those things all look good to a dog...