Whew!! I love this site cause I never feel alone! Cody has learned how to open the lid to 3 different trash cans. I swear! He only does it when we're home, he has no seperation anxiety, in early morning on the way out, after he comes in, and to get my attention, (poor thing gets none) We put mustard around the lid (it dries and comes off) as he hates it. Question!! Is the cayenne pepper or hot sauce dangerous????? I'm hesitant to try it, tho it certainly sounds like it'll do the trick!!!!