Respect Training for Adult Dogs: 30 Seconds to a Calm, Polite, Well-Behaved Dog

by Michele Welton

Thirty Seconds to a Polite, Calm, Well-Behaved Dog.30 seconds?Yes, 30 seconds. Bear with me for a moment, and I'll explain. :)Some people think that obedience training is the key to making a dog well-behaved. They hope that by taking their dog to a one-hour obedience class every week.... and maybe spending another hour each night practicing the commands, their dog will be well-behaved.But the truth is that very little obedience training needs to be done with a dog to get him to be well-behaved.That's right. Very little obedience training.Keep in mind that I've instructed obedience classes for over 35 years, so I certainly wouldn't say that unless it was true.The truth is that what a dog needs most is to be RAISED the right way. Raising a dog the right way includes some obedience training, yes. But teaching obedience commands like "Sit" or "Stay" only influences about 20% of the way your dog ends up behaving.On the other hand, how you live with the dog around the house every single day influences 80% or more of his behavior.And that's where the 30 seconds to a calm, polite, well-behaved dog comes in!Respect Training for Adult 30 Seconds to a Calm, Polite, Well-Behaved Dog is a BALANCED training method that includes positive reinforcement for good behavior, plus corrections for unwanted behavior.I will show you which behaviors you should expect your dog to do – and how to teach those behaviors and make sure that he does them.... every time.I'll show you which behaviors you should stop your dog from doing – and how to stop him.Everything your dog needs to know to be a top-notch canine citizen is included! Summary30 SECONDSRespect Training shows you how to be a reliable, trusted leader so your dog can relax and be a secure, confident follower. Then 30-second teachable moments are all you need for training. Your dog will enjoy it!CALMWith Respect Training your dog will pay attention to you and follow your directions. All the time.He’ll be relaxed and quiet, without pitching a fit or racing around the house if he sees or hears something. He’ll wait for you (his Respected Leader) to handle everyday events, and coexist peacefully with other pets.POLITERespect Training will teach your dog to always look to you for guidance. He’ll stop barking when told, accept house guests if you welcome them, and keep four feet on the floor without jumping on people. A polite dog sits, walks on a loose leash, waits for your permission before going through doors and gates, and goes to his bed when told. Obedience becomes a happy game that never ends. Respect Training shows you how to establish routines and patterns so your dog always knows what behaviors are expected. When your dog respects your leadership he’s happy to behave.WELL-BEHAVEDHe will stop making his own unacceptable decisions about what is OK and what isn’t.

Genres: Nonfiction

319 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 14, 2020

Reviews

[Melike · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently adopted a rescue dog and needed a refresher on dog behavior. Excellent book, easy to read and understand.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reference book and helpful with my newly adopted 5 year old dog.
After my husband died, I wanted and needed a companion in my condo. I found a darling Silky Terrier who was affectionate and wonderful for my mental health. However, her potty training is sketchy and I needed a resource.
I will refer back to it as I keep it next to my reading chair.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yay! The book I won't have to write. I loved it. I think she is Spot-on. I've been training animals for over 40 years and just stumbled upon a dog training guide I could have written myself. She writes clearly without flourishes, just information, and instruction on every page. I'm sending a link to this book or her puppy version, "Respect Training for Puppies," to every new client I work with.

[Becky Marietta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick, practical behavioral tricks that are easy to understand and easy to practice. I plan on trying most of these with my next dog, especially the leash training, sit, wait, and housebreaking techniques. Because Welton is a dog trainer, her idea of what makes a great dog is a little more severe than my own--the only thing I didn't agree with really was her views that dogs shouldn't be left loose in the house. I like a little dog clacking around, either following me or doing his own thing on his own time. But I agree that at first, the dog should know his parameters--after that, though, I want my dog to have some freedom in his home.

[Carin Camen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for New Dog Owners or a Refresher

Michele Walton provides an excellent book on dog training for new dog owners or seasoned dog owners who want a refresher on training their dogs.

An excellent read.