Most cats climb and explore out of curiosity. The biggest temptation to eliminate is any food, including crumbs and enticing smell, and tempting there's food up there and it plays into a cat's natural love of the hunt. If your cat jumps on your counters, give them another way to get special treats. Free feeding cats who are a healthy weight can help cut down on this behavior, while overweight cats may be fed several smaller meals throughout the day.