Take 2 : Training Solutions for Rescued Dogs

Whether they come from animal shelters, humane societies, or rescue organizations, adopted dogs have one thing in common: they're ready for and deserving of second chances in loving homes. In Take 2: Training Solutions for Rescued Dogs, veteran dog and animal-actor trainer Joel Silverman discusses some of the unique situations from which adopted dogs come and how "baggage" from their prior homes can affect their behavior. Using his extensive experience and his personality-based What Color Is Your Dog? training method, Silverman explains in a reader-friendly style how to:

Author of What Color Is Your Dog?, Joel Silverman has over 30 years experience training animals for the camera and appearing on camera himself to present expert training techniques. A previous host of Good Dog U (Animal Planet) and a frequent guest of popular talk shows such as Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The NBC Today in New York and other programs on CNN and MSNBC, Joel has built his reputation and training knowledge from years of unique animal experience’s ranging from training killer whales to every dog breed imaginable, large and small. Joel has worked with organizations ranging from Sea World to Universal Studios and on projects from ad campaigns for Iams to feature movies, including Russell Crowe’s A Good Year. This year, Joel was awarded the coveted 2008 Dog Trainer of the Year Award, presented to him by Our Hero™ Enhanced Dog Water at the Show Dogs of the Year Awards in New York City. Joel resides in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, with his mellow yellow dog Foster.