About Canine Trade Group – John Van Olden

In-home training around Dover

John Van Olden Professional Dog Training offers private, in-home dog training in Dover, the Delaware beaches and surrounding areas of Southern Delaware. John Van Olden is credited with close to 30 years of professional dog training experience, and he is the owner and creator of Canine Trade Group, a school for professional dog trainers. He works primarily on veterinary referrals and in close conjunction with a DVM and veterinary behaviorist.

Method

The program is described as balanced, reward-based dog training and behavioral problem solving, customized to each dog and household. Training begins with a behavior evaluation and consultation in the home, then moves through three stages: teaching new preferred behaviors at home, "looking for trouble" so the dog learns to make good choices where it used to make bad ones, and building consistent responses around difficult distractions.

Behavior issues

John works with aggression related to food, toys, other dogs, children, noises and cats, as well as separation anxiety, hyperactivity and excessive barking, chewing and digging. Basic obedience training is offered for puppies 16 weeks and younger.

Booking

Training hours are weekdays, weeknights and weekends by appointment, and cash, check and credit cards are accepted.