answer:I tried everything to keep my dog out of the trash, too! I had basically given up, and then I adopted a dog who’s owner had passed away. My first dog was so busy minding the new dog’s business that he forgot all about the trash. I never had another problem with either of them getting in the container. Or maybe my first dog was just sorta simple… to think he could get away with it alone, and not to bother when there are two possible suspects? Hmmmm.