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A NEW WAY OF LIFE

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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?

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.

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.

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

We invite you to Duke’s Port Hope on Easter Saturday April 19, where Dr. Souha Ezzedeen is signing copies of her best-selling book, The Way of Life Method: How to Heal Your Relationship with Your Dog and Raise a Sound, Strong, and Spirited Companion (At Any Age). Say hello to Souha, founder and head coach of Way of Life Dog Training, learn about her revolutionary Way of Life Method, and pick up an autographed copy of the book!

DATE: Saturday April 19
TIME: 2PM-4PM
LOCATION: Duke’s Port Hope, 273 Ward St, Port Hope, ON

Join us on Easter Saturday April 19 for a book event at Love Em’s Pet Food & Supply in Brighton, ON! Dr. Souha Ezzedeen is signing copies of her best-selling The Way of Life Method: How to Heal Your Relationship with Your Dog and Raise a Sound, Strong, and Spirited Companion (At Any Age). Say hi to Souha, founder and head coach of Way of Life Dog Training, learn about her revolutionary Way of Life Method for resolving behavior issues, and pick up a signed copy of the book!

DATE: Saturday April 19
TIME: 11AM-1PM
LOCATION: Love Em’s Pet Food & Supply, 49 Elizabeth St., Brighton, ON

THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE WAY OF LIFE® METHOD

We are delighted to announce Souha Ezzedeen’s presentation to the members of the North York Obedience Club Inc. (NYOC), in Toronto, ON! Souha will be sharing the story of her Way of Life Method, from its beginnings with her dog Maya to its revolutionary approach to resolving behavior issues. She’ll explain how the Method differs from mainstream training, the 5 core elements of the Way of Life Logic, and how the Method can offer a new perspective to competitors in Obedience/Rally sports. Guests are welcome!

ORGANIZED BY: North York Obedience Club
DATE: Monday May 5, 2025
TIME: 7:30PM
LOCATION: On Zoom
For registration, please contact North York Obedience Club at [email protected] or (416) 333-4109

Join us for a day of private coaching in Cobourg, ON! From 9AM to 4:30PM, head coach Souha will hold individual 1-hour training sessions, focussing on you and your dog’s particular situation and needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to get personalized guidance wherever you are at in your Way of Life journey.

SPONSORED BY: All Creatures Great and Small
DATE: Saturday June 7
TIMES: 9AM-4:30PM
LOCATION: Orange Hall, 387 Ontario St., Cobourg (Corner of University & Ontario)
COST: CAD $135 (tax included)

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We’re offering two days of group training and coaching in Cobourg, ON! Join us on Sunday June 8 and Sunday October 5 for a half day or whole day of Way of Life signature exercises in a fun and supportive environment — grounding, tugging, long-line walking, recall, and much more! If you have not met with Souha before or done training with her, a private session is required to attend the group classes.

SPONSORED BY: All Creatures Great and Small
DATES: Sunday June 8 & Sunday October 5
TIMES: 9AM-12PM and 1PM-4PM
LOCATION: Orange Hall, 387 Ontario St., Cobourg (Corner of University & Ontario)
COST: CAD $115 (tax included) for a half day; CAD $275 (tax included) for a full day

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Come along on our new, 3-hour Sunday jaunts throughout the Greater Toronto Area. These group field trips will challenge us and our dogs and provide plenty of fun in various urban and wilder environments. Suitable for Stage 2 dogs or dogs close to Stage 2. Check with us to see if your dog is ready to join one of these outings and to find out more about them.

TIME: 9AM-12PM
COST: $115 (including tax)

Thomson Park and Meadoway Walk in Scarborough

Sunday May 18

Dog Paddling Day at the Beach, Lake Ontario

Sunday July 27

Dog Paddling at the Beach #2, Lake Ontario

Sunday August 3

Taylor Creek Park Ravine Ramble in East York

Sunday September 7

Big and Little Dogs on York University Campus in North York

Sunday November 2

RUFF MUDDER CANINE OBSTACLE ADVENTURE

Get in on this canine cross-country trek organized by Ruff Mudder! Our Way of Life team will traverse forests, fields, streams and MUD over a 5.5 km course. Designed for all fitness levels – we’ll go at whatever pace feels good and have an amazing time! 10 dogs (maximum) can attend.

DATE: Saturday June 21
TIME: 12PM – 3PM
LOCATION: 6725 Hwy 26 Hwy # 6725, Stayner, ON
COST: Registration fee + $5 administration fee + $5 per parking space

Email Ruff Mudder to Register: https://ruffmudder.ca/product/ruff-mudder-registration/

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, Canada

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. The Way of Life Method 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, USA

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

Online Academy
Online Workshops
Private Coaching & Training

In-Person Training
Group Classes
Private Coaching & Training
Seminars

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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