If you've ever watched Good Dog U on the Animal Planet, you might already be familiar with Joel Silverman - Bil-Jac's celebrity dog trainer and 2008 Dog Trainer of the Year.

Soon Joel will also share his 30-plus years worth of experience locally, as part of a90-city tour for his new book, "What Color Is Your Dog?", which teaches how to identify a dog's unique personality via color codes.

His nearest scheduled appearances include:

• Aug. 15, Medina Kennel Club, 6162 Wooster Pike, Medina
Book Signing/Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Aug. 22, Camp Bow Wow, 863 Bradley Road, Westlake
Free Seminar/Book Signing, 11 a.m. to noon

• Aug. 25, Camp Bow Wow, 23380 Aurora Road, Bedford Heights
Free Seminar/Book Signing, 7 to 8 p.m.

• Aug. 26, Camp Bow Wow, 1403 Main St., Cuyahoga Falls
Free Seminar/Book Signing, 7 to 8 p.m.

• Aug. 29, Camp Bow Wow, 14411 Foltz Parkway, Strongsville
Free Seminar/Book Signing, noon to 1 p.m.

For Joel's complete touring schedule, click here.

-- Sandra M. Klepach, SKlepach@News-Herald.com