Ready to break into film and TV? Join Hollywood dog trainer Joel Silverman for an intensive 2½-day practical workshop built for everyone.
- 95% Hands-On Training: Focus on practical, set-ready dog training skills.
- Take your professional dog training business to the big screen!
With over 40 years of experience as a motion picture and television animal trainer, Joel Silverman brings an unmatched level of expertise to the field. In addition to training, Joel has extensive directing experience—having directed two full seasons (52 episodes) of his national TV series What Color is Your Dog?, alongside all of his television and video productions throughout his career. In this course, you and your dog will receive one-on-one, personalized instruction to help you master the exact advanced behaviors you wish to teach.
Course Highlights:
🎬 Elevate Your Skills: Take your dog training to an elite level tailored specifically for TV and film work.
📡 Distance & Control: Learn proven techniques to build bulletproof control from across the set.
🐾 On-Set Handling: Discover how to effectively manage and raise dogs in fast-paced production environments.
🎥 Set Etiquette: Demystify the film set—learn how to handle yourself professionally and confidently around crew, cameras, and equipment.
🐕 Master On-Camera Behaviors: Get step-by-step guidance on critical film behaviors: play dead, straighten up, head up/down, crawl, sit up, retrieve, "out," and "easy."