About Souha Ezzedeen PhD
Founder & Head Trainer

This method is the holy grail of healing your relationship with your dog and raising a dog that is sound and spirited. It is holistic, kind, and gentle — where you earn your dog’s trust and respect. I saw my pyrenees’ issues drop off like dead branches merely by healing our relationship that I had unknowingly messed up. I am eternally grateful for this life-changing experience. You name it, the issue can be “fixed.”

The Way of Life Method didn’t just change my dog, Darla — it changed me. I’m more patient, confident, and connected. It’s not easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is. I’m forever grateful to Souha for giving us the tools to build the life I always dreamed of with my dog.

After trying more traditional training with my puppy, I realized that while he could do basic commands like “sit” or “down,” we were missing the deeper foundation we needed — especially as he became increasingly reactive. Life with him felt limited and isolated. His reactivity made it hard to have guests over, go on walks, or even leave him alone. The Way of Life Method changed everything. It takes the whole picture into account — socialization, routines, play, sport, mindset, and more — and it’s created so much freedom, possibility, and connection for us.

I have struggled with finding the right training method for my reactive dog for quite a while. After discovering Way of Life Dog Training and the Way of Life Method, I have seen great progress. We still have a way to go on our journey but now we have a path to follow.

The most valuable lessons to draw from the Way of Life Method are that you are not alone and that change does not come overnight. Patience is key. It’s all about the relationship you have with your dog.

We are so glad that we found the Way of Life Method. Our two adult pomeranians were fearful, lacking confidence, and reactive and through applying this Method they have become more confident, calm, and responsive. Our bond continues to grow as the dogs continue to become their true, balanced selves. I highly recommend the Method to anyone who has tried other training that did not work for their dog. It is for anyone who loves their dog and wants to better understand them and give them the best life possible.

The Way of Life Method and Souha have been a godsend for me and my dogs. I have 4 Canaani dogs that I brought in off the street in Jordan. Three of them were highly reactive to both people and other dogs, fearful of new environments, of loud noises and thunder, and of course spent most of their time outdoors barking. Keeping them and keeping peace at home felt impossible until Souha showed us a new way of being with our dogs. We still have a lot of work to do but I can confidently say that the Way of Life Method has helped the dogs calm down and gain confidence and trust in me.

My rescue dog was very reactive to children. I didn’t trust her with my young grandkids and yet I wanted Desiree to come with me to visit them. Following the Way of Life Method of gradual exposure and interactions, she became very trustworthy with my grandchildren. I strongly believe the slow and steady socialization process of the Method is what created Desiree’s success, giving her the opportunity for a fuller life.

When I initially reached out to Souha about our reactive Border/Aussie mix, my partner and I were completely overwhelmed by our situation. Having never raised a dog before, we had tried our hand at different obedience training, hoping for some answers to our growing challenges. Souha taught us to understand our dog in ways we never imagined. I can say with 100% certainty that my relationship with my dog and his relationship with us has completely transformed since working with her. She showed us not only how but why it was important to be better for our dog, which encouraged him to be better for us in return.

You will not find someone more dedicated to you and your dog’s relationship than Souha at Way of Life Dog Training. She taught me how to become the person my dog needed me to be, so that my dog could become the companion I wanted him to be. Before working with Souha, I took courses and read books from top trainers, but my pup just wasn’t progressing. There was something foundational missing in all these training programs that my dog needed from me but wasn’t getting. Souha’s Way of Life Method was that missing piece. Her holistic approach to addressing the root causes of undesirable behaviors transformed my relationship with my dog in a way that gave him the ability to mature and blossom into a confident, instinctively obedient, affectionate pup. This approach wasn’t a “quick fix,” it was a process. It is the epitome of mental health wellness for dogs and the golden ticket for an effortless, conflict-free relationship.