Having been previously warned about Hans' culinary handicap...I decided that setting the kitchen as an off limits zone is the way to go. I went out and purchased those invisible fences for dogs...and tweaked it out a little so that it would only bother hans. I had it placed in strategic zones in the kitchen (you know...so he can still fetch us wine and beverages)...however...all cooking utilities are off limits.

Yes anna and I have been very busy Hans-proofing the house :P