LANGUAGE OF DOGS Now Available for Preorder

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Well-known dog trainer and host of Dogs in the City, Justin Silver has authored The Language of Dogs, on sale September 23 rd for $24.99 from Gallery Books (an imprint of Simon & Schuster). With practical steps and his characteristic humor, the book shares Justin'sunique training methods and advice on how to'speak dog.' Along with the book release is an opportunity to win prizes via a video contest called #DogsDreamLife. The first place winner, to be announced on October 6, 2014, receives a $399 GoPro Camera (Hero3 +Black), plus a 40-minute Skype training session with Justin and an autographed copy of The Language of Dogs. The contest will be held from September 15 through September 30, 2014.

For those who know Justin from Dogs in the City, and for pet parents new to Justin's training philosophy, The Language of Dogs stresses that most dogs are not willingly disobedient. 'It's the owners who need to learn to speak their dogs' language,' says Justin. 'Dogs are eager to please, and sometimes mistake their actions for what they think are the right behaviors.' His advice is: 'Don't tell your dog what you don't want. Instead, tell them what you do want.'

Staying true to his roots as a standup comedian, Justin explains, 'The book intends to be humorous and entertaining. But in the end, its focus is how both dog and owner can enjoy the training process and understand one another better.'

The #DogsDreamLife contest, associated with the book launch, opens on September 15, 2014, and pet parents are asked to submit a video of up to 15 seconds, showing their dogs living their 'dream day.' Contest rules and how-to-enter instructions can be found at http://ift.tt/1u4wXZf. Points are earned as videos are shared on social media, with Justin selecting first, second and third prize winners. Purchases of the book, as indicated in the rules for entry, count for five extra points.

The prizes are: First: $399 GoPro Camera (Hero3 +Black), plus a 40-minute Skype training session with Justin and an autographed copy of The Language of Dogs.

Second: $200 Petco Gift Card, a 20-minute Skype training session with Justin, and an autographed copy of The Language of Dogs.