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CBS ANNOUNCES NEW REALITY SERIES “DOGS IN THE CITY,” STARRING JUSTIN SILVER, NEW YORK CITY’S DOG GURU WHO SOLVES ISSUES BETWEEN DOG OWNERS AND THEIR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS, PREMIERING MAY 30

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            CBS announced today the new reality series DOGS IN THE CITY, starring New York City dog guru Justin Silver, a master at resolving issues between canines and their owners – no matter whose behavior is at fault.  The series will premiere Wednesday, May 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

            In Manhattan, Justin Silver is known as the “go-to guy” for all things dog-related.  He has a creative and instinctive ability to connect with his canine customers while solving dilemmas for their two-legged masters.  In each episode, he meets with clients who present a range of relationship problems, lifestyle changes or domestic issues – from a couple looking to move in together, but she’s terrified of his golden retriever, to a recently divorced couple whose dog is having a rough time adjusting to joint custody.  Justin gets as imaginative as necessary to reach a satisfying resolution, often finding that the owners can be a special breed themselves.

            “Dogs are at the center of the story here, but this is a show that reveals as much about human nature as man’s best friend,” said Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn.  “Dogs are often a lightning rod for their owners’ emotions and dysfunction at home.  Justin has an amazing gift to break down these complex issues with incredible heart, humor and, sometimes, much-needed candor.”

            Justin Silver has been taking care of dogs and their owners for more than a decade.  A dog trainer, behaviorist and owner of a pet care company, Silver is also a comedian and founder of Funny for Fido, a nonprofit that raises money for homeless animals by producing a yearly stand-up comedy event.  Silver firmly believes that every dog can be trained to be a wonderful companion by working on issues calmly and confidently with both his four- and two-legged clients.

            Julie Weitz, Carol Mendelsohn, Jen O’Connell and Nick Emmerson are executive producers. Gerry Olin Greengrass serves as co-executive producer. DOGS IN THE CITY is produced by CBS’s Raquel Productions Inc. in association with Shed Media US Inc. and Carol Mendelsohn Productions. 

 

Press Contacts:

Barbara Abseck           212-975-4637             beabseck@cbs.com

Kim Kahl                     818-655-7221             kim.kahl@cbs.com

Amy Miller                   212-975-4757             amy.miller@cbs.com

 

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Heather Wines              212-975-1079            hwines@cbs.com