Once you see the strong effect feeding Oz this way has on his confidence you will find it easier to remember to move his empty food bowl off the floor as it is a basic part of the feeding ritual.

Feed Oz behind a closed door if possible and leave him totally on his own for the ten minutes (timed) that he is allowed to feed - then remove the bowl from his reach and the whole problem has disappeared. Stand outside the room preventing anyone from going in if you have to!!

You do not put Oz's bowl on the floor until it is his turn to eat, you leave it on the counter while you eat your little mouthful. A sit stay would be acceptable later on after the ritual is established.

I have studied animal behaviour all my adult life and especially canine behaviour and psychology and am qualified in both animal and canine behaviour and canine psychology. This method has grown over the years and has been influenced by almost everything I have ever learned!!!!! It never stops!