Joel Silverman, a renowned animal trainer with a career spanning over four decades, distinguished himself early on, earning the International Marine Animal Trainers Association’s ‘Behavior of the Year Award’ in 1986 for ‘The Triple Bow,’ performed by two Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphins. His foundational expertise was honed at SeaWorld San Diego, where he trained Pacific and Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphins, California sea lions, and orcas. In 1983, Silverman transitioned his unparalleled skills to training animals for film, television shows, and commercials, a significant early achievement including his role as the trainer for Dreyfuss in the critically acclaimed TV series ‘Empty Nest’ from 1988 to 1992. His groundbreaking approach to canine behavior, often referred to as his ‘hybrid’ method, became widely recognized following the release of his influential 1989 dog training video, ‘Joel Silverman’s Hollywood Dog Training Program,’ which sold over 300,000 copies through national infomercials.

This hands-on program, designed for aspiring dog trainers, continues to equip professionals with his proven techniques and profound understanding of animal behavior, integrating his distinctive ‘hybrid’ method. Through his extensive body of work in television, literature, and direct instruction, Silverman remains a leading authority in animal training, consistently bridging the gap between entertainment and practical education for trainers and pet owners alike.