Yeah I had the same problem until I replaced my caulk gun with a dripless model from Home Depot. Cost like 12 bucks. It has this rod that stops the flow when you release the trigger. Total game changer. Also started cutting the tip at a 45 degree angle and way smaller than I used to. That alone cut my waste by half.

Honestly @reeselewis it's not that deep, peanut butter sandwiches are fine.

My cat definitely thinks the whole house is just his set.