Understanding Dogs
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A NEW WAY OF LIFE

Dog training that truly gets dogs, empowers people, and transforms lives.

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Regardless of whether you are…

A proud new owner of a puppy
A guardian of a dog with behavior challenges
A dog owner who knows things could be better

… take the first step towards the lifetime of freedom and adventure you’ve been seeking with the signature, proven framework of The Way of Life® Method.

What makes the Way of Life Method different from other dog training methods?

#1

We focus on the root cause of your dog’s behavior, not just the issues you see.

The Way of Life Method looks beyond dogs’ problem behaviors, such as reactivity, resource guarding, or aggression. These are only symptoms of a deeper dog- human relationship issue. If you are ready to stop making excuses or labelling the dog as the problem, we will help you heal your relationship and enhance your way of life.

#2

We strengthen bonds without reinforcement techniques or control tools.

The Way of Life Method doesn’t use obedience training or control tools to change a dog's behavior. We believe that tools like head halters, remote collars, and prong collars demean dogs, undermine our bonds with them, and create more problems than they solve. Instead, we teach you to strengthen your relationship through your way of life.

#3

We go beyond fixing problems to help you raise a sound, strong, and spirited dog.

The Way of Life Method is a whole-life approach that doesn’t end when your dog stops manifesting problem behaviors. We help you raise a sound, strong, and spirited dog who is immune to dysfunctional behavior, just as a healthy body can fight off disease. A dog raised this way has much more to offer than a dog trained to obey.

Upcoming Events

WAY OF LIFE MASSAGE DAY

On November 10, Way of Life Dog Training has the great pleasure of hosting certified massage and Reiki therapist Janet Buntin-Henson of Little Brown Dog at our first-ever Massage Day! This event is open to Way of Life clients and is already fully booked. Janet will work her magic on 6 dogs in 30-minute sessions throughout the day. For anyone who missed out this time, we’ll be holding another Massage Day in the new year. Look for details here.

ORGANIZED BY: Way of Life Dog Training
DATE: Sunday November 10, 2024
SESSIONS: From 9:00AM – 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Way of Life Dog Training, Toronto, ON
FEE PER DOG: $100 (tax included)

TRAINING SESSIONS IN COBOURG, ON

ORGANIZED BY: All Creatures Great and Small
DATE: Sunday November 17 2024
SESSION 1: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
SESSION 2: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
LOCATION: Orange Hall, Cobourg, ON
FEE PER PERSON: $99+HST

TRAINING SESSIONS IN NEWMARKET, ON

ORGANIZED BY: Way of Life Dog Training
DATE: Sunday December 1 2024
SESSION 1: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
SESSION 2: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
LOCATION: DoggieVille, 4-1166 Gorham St, Newmarket, ON
FEE PER PERSON: $99+HST for 1 Session – $149+HST for 2 Sessions

The Way of Life® Method:
How to Heal Your Relationship with Your Dog and Raise a Sound, Strong, and Spirited Companion (At Any Age)

THE METHOD

Even the most loved dog can drive their owner crazy with behavior issues. Getting to the root of your dog’s problem behavior starts with looking at your way of life.

Drawing on almost two decades of experience dealing with common canine behavioral issues, dog trainer and relationship coach Souha Ezzedeen sees these issues as symptoms of relationship trouble. In The Way of Life Method, she offers a unique and revolutionary framework for rearing dogs and helping them recover from behavior issues kindly and permanently.

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The Way of Life™ Dog Training Method

THE METHOD

Drawing on nearly two decades of experience, dog trainer and relationship coach Souha Ezzedeen has developed the Way of Life™ Method to empower you to lead a life of greater ease and deeper bonds with your dogs, no matter their age or life experience.

This radical and intuitive new approach is geared to dog owners who are willing to rise to the task and develop a deeper understanding of who their dogs are at their core.

It is a method for guardians who know that their dogs’ behavioral issues can be overcome. At the same time, Way of Life students want to go beyond solving problems and focus on raising dogs who can thrive and enjoy in a lifetime of true freedom and unconditional adventure.

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In the Words of Our Readers

If you dream of a better relationship between you and your dog, read The Way of Life Method. It will revolutionize how you think about your dog and yourself. By going deep to the root cause of behavior issues, then giving a step-by-step progression to resolution, this book will lead you both to a place of understanding, respect, and joy: the bond you always wanted.

Cathy C. (Etobicoke, ON)

Rescue Dog Owner and Foster Parent

Having owned rescue dogs all my life, I consider myself a fairly proficient dog owner but I wish I had known the wisdom shared by The Way of Life Method. After reading this book, I feel incredibly empowered to build a solid relationship with my newest challenge, a 10-year-old mini Aussie who came to me with many issues. Whether you are a seasoned dog owner, a new dog owner, or simply an animal lover, read this book. You will learn so much. It is a fascinating read, full of the author’s firsthand experiences with dogs and plenty of scientific backing.

~ Judi B. (Markham, ON)

Experienced Rescue Dog Owner

The conventional ideas of dog training are exclusively focused on reinforcing and modifying behavior, and they are quick to label a dog’s behavior as characteristics of its personality, breed, or past experience. This book takes the dog out of the behaviorist petri dish and challenges people to build a relationship with their dog in a way that aligns with a dog’s nature and instincts. The result is that you no longer have to teach the dog what to do or not to do, the dog just knows.

~ Annalise B. (Ocala, FL)

Rescue Dog Owner and Dog Sport Competitor

Areas of Canine Expertise

All Canine Behavioral Issues

Aggression
Anxiety
Car Sickness
Escapism
Fearfulness
Multi-Dog Conflicts
Reactivity
Resource Guarding
Separation Anxiety
Sound Sensitivities

All Breeds & Backgrounds

Puppies
Adults
Sporting Dogs
Rescue and Shelter Dogs
Rehomed Dogs
Breeding Dogs

A Range Of Services

Virtual Training

Private Coaching & Training
Group Coaching & Training

Online Workshops

Online Academy (coming soon!)

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Private Coaching & Training
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Customized Training Packages
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In-Person Dog Training Service Areas

Toronto & GTA

Markham

Pickering

Ajax

Mississauga

Scarborough

Bowmanville

Newmarket

Whitby

Etobicoke

North York

Whitchurch-Stouffville

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