Dougie is Smarter than the Puppies

We knew the day would come, but we had been lulled into a bit of a sense of false security. With four dogs, we've gotten used to making things hard to access. Our methods have been contingent on a slightly lower problem solving ability. For example, we have one dog who thinks he can hide under my desk which is open on all 4 sides. As you can see, we didn't have to have solutions that were that brilliant. Up until now, those solutions have worked just fine to keep Dougie out of things as well. That was, until today.

Like all babies, Dougie has discovered the wonder that is our kitchen cupboards and is continually getting into them. We are working on getting child locks on them all but until then, I placed chairs up against the doors to stop him from opening them. Today, he learned that he could just move the chair.

That chair used to be up against the cupboard


Now those plastic bags are nice and accessible


Let the mess ensue


But wait, there's more. His talents aren't limited to accessing the bag cupboard. He can get Tupperware and baby food items


And even food itself


Looks like we'll have to get those cupboard locks installed this weekend.