[header] How to prevent cats from jumping on counters [title] Create your own environmental punishers. [step] Environmental punishers-also called " remote correction "-involve disciplining the cats without being present yourself, so the cats don't link the punishment to you. If you punish your cats for jumping on off-limits surfaces yourself, they will learn to keep off counters only when you're at home. 
You can create some devices for remote correction yourself, but never create a deterrent that might hurt your cat (s). [title] Place light baking sheets at the counter's edge.