Way of Life Dog Training

Way of Life Dog Training Understanding Dogs ~ Coaching People ~ Changing Lives

02/22/2025

What makes the Way of Life Method totally different from other 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 to heal your relationship, enhance your way of life, and take back control of the situation.

➡ We strengthen relationships and do not use traditional reinforcement or training 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. We teach you to strengthen your relationship through your way of life, rather than rely on obedience training or tools of control.

➡ 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 showing their 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 fulfilling to offer than a dog who was simply trained to obey. Our Method will become your new Way of Life!

The Way of Life Method Dog Training Academy is now open for registration.We have been working for months on this project...
02/22/2025

The Way of Life Method Dog Training Academy is now open for registration.
We have been working for months on this project and now the time has come to open our doors and enrol our first wave of members.
The Academy is a subscription-based membership site that will house official and exclusive Way of Life content, including PDF guides, study materials, and on-demand videos. Most importantly, we will host live coaching sessions twice a month (to start) and provide a space where you can ask us any questions in between our coaching calls.
Because the Method operates in stages and applies differently to different dogs and situations, success with the Way of Life Method requires continuous coaching. The Academy provides the ideal forum for this, giving you access to guidance and support not just for a few weeks' duration as with a course, but continuously.
Whether you are local or international, beginner or experienced, the Academy is your home and family, and the space where you can find all the support you need to thrive with the Method.
Please mark your calendar for upcoming Academy dates:
---> Saturday March 1: Official Launch!! 🥳
---> Monday March 3 @ 5PM ET: New Members Welcome
(Directly inside the Academy - no Zoom links needed, YAY! Come and introduce yourself, and share what brings you to the Method.)
---> Monday March 3 ET: First Live Coaching Session
(Bring your juicy updates, burning questions, and email us at [email protected] if you'd like to reserve your "hot seat" - meaning 15-20 minutes of the live coaching call will be exclusively dedicated to discussing your case and answering your specific concerns.)
I can't wait to meet new and seasoned Way of Lifers and connect with you in this private and supportive community.
See you soon !!
To find out more about the Way of Life Method Academy and to sign up:
https://wayoflifedogtraining.com/online-academy/

Happy Friday everyone! Tomorrow, Saturday February 22, The Way of Life Method Dog Training Academy will open for registr...
02/21/2025

Happy Friday everyone!
Tomorrow, Saturday February 22, The Way of Life Method Dog Training Academy will open for registration.
We cannot wait to welcome you to the Academy, where you will find all the resources you need to get started and to advance with applying the Method to your particular dog(s), life, and family situation.
The Academy is a subscription-based membership site that will house official and exclusive Way of Life content, including PDF guides, study materials, and on-demand videos.
Most importantly, we will host live coaching sessions twice a month (to start) and provide a space where you can ask us any questions in between our coaching calls.
Because the Method operates in stages and applies differently to different dogs and situations, success with the Way of Life Method requires continuous coaching.
The Academy provides the ideal forum for this, giving you access to guidance and support not just for a few weeks' duration as with a course, but continuously.
Whether you are local or international, beginner or experienced, the Academy is your home and family, and the space where you can find all the support you need to thrive with the Method.
Please mark your calendar for upcoming Academy dates:
---> Saturday February 22: Registration to join the Academy opens!
---> Saturday March 1: Official Launch!! 🥳
---> Monday March 3 @ 5PM ET: New Members Welcome
---> Monday March 3 ET: First Live Coaching Session
I have been dreaming of this project for a long while and all the members of our Way of Life Dog Training team have worked tirelessly to get it off the ground. Here we are finally, only a few days away from launching.
I can't wait to meet new and seasoned Way of Lifers and connect with you in this private and supportive community.
See you soon !!
To find out more about the Way of Life Method Academy:
https://wayoflifedogtraining.com/online-academy/

Reactivity Comes with a CostAnybody who's lived with a reactive dog knows how stressful it is to be out in the world wit...
02/20/2025

Reactivity Comes with a Cost

Anybody who's lived with a reactive dog knows how stressful it is to be out in the world with them. You have to manage their lunging and barking and be on guard for off-leash animals or people who insist on saying hi. A UK study confirms that owning a reactive dog can take a big toll emotionally, physically, and financially, if it requires buying control equipment and even medication. Yet Way of Life has encountered owners seeking help for their reactive dogs who are not willing to pay for real help! Resolving such a difficult behavior surely has to be worth the investment.

When dogs lunge, bark, and growl at other dogs or people, the dog is having a hard time—and so is their guardian. More awareness of this is needed.

Reminiscing of our first ever Massage Day back in November when we pampered our pups to the nth degree!🤎 💆‍♀️
02/20/2025

Reminiscing of our first ever Massage Day back in November when we pampered our pups to the nth degree!
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Indoor Dog Pool & Wellness CentreWhen it's cold and neither you nor your dog are getting out as much as you'd like, trea...
02/20/2025

Indoor Dog Pool & Wellness Centre

When it's cold and neither you nor your dog are getting out as much as you'd like, treat your bud to a warm-water swim at the Indoor Dog Pool & Wellness Centre

The Pickering, ON, facility offers private swim sessions with or without trained assistants (not all canines are natural paddlers!). The water is heated to 86 degrees and non-slip ramps to the pool ensure swimmers have a safe grip. Swimming is fantastic exercise for your pup year-round -- 20 minutes of padding equals 80 minutes of running!

For bookings, email [email protected]
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Being an avid swimmer, I’ve been to more than one canine pool in my lifetime but none quite as nice as the K9 Indoor Splash Pool in Pickering, ON.

02/20/2025

Way of Life is cause. Way of Life is solution.

On the Endangered ListHere's an illustration whose message packs a double wallop in these perilous times of vanishing sp...
02/19/2025

On the Endangered List
Here's an illustration whose message packs a double wallop in these perilous times of vanishing species and values. Hats off to artist Mike Lukovich for calling it, sadly, like it is.

Part of responsible dog ownership is keeping a close eye on our companion's state of health so we can get on top of pote...
02/19/2025

Part of responsible dog ownership is keeping a close eye on our companion's state of health so we can get on top of potential or emerging issues quickly and resolve them before they become more problematic (and expensive). This handy checklist covers a dog's body from head to toe and reminds us that healthy eyes should be free of discharge and ears should not be inflamed or smell.

Watch out for bumps, lumps or painful spots anywhere, and blood in p*e or p**p. Taking the time to inspect our dogs regularly is the least we can do to keep them feeling their best!

Essential Dog Health Checklist

Join us today in wishing Souha a Happy Birthday! Souha, your dedication to helping both people and their dogs build bett...
02/19/2025

Join us today in wishing Souha a Happy Birthday!
Souha, your dedication to helping both people and their dogs build better relationships has touched so many lives, creating lasting change for countless families. Through your wisdom and compassion, you continue to guide others in understanding their dogs on a deeper level, making the world a better place—one human-canine bond at a time. On your special day, which is also International Tug of War Day (how fitting!), you share an important reminder: Don’t forget to play with your dogs!
From all of us here at Way of Life Dog Training (and beyond!), we wish you a day filled with joy, love, and, of course, plenty of tug of war with your dogs!
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Control Tools A Suppressant, Not a FixUnlike many conventional training approaches, Way of Life does not use control too...
02/18/2025

Control Tools A Suppressant, Not a Fix
Unlike many conventional training approaches, Way of Life does not use control tools, such as head halters, front-clip harnesses, prong collars, or remote collars because they demean, punish, and hurt the dog. We agree with Lili Chin's illustration that just because control tools are seemingly "effective," there is no justification for their unkind use -- all they do is suppress unwanted behavior, they don't change it. To resolve problems once and for all, design a healthy way of life and the dog will do the rest!

I created this back in 2018-2019 after doing the Behavior Works "Living and Learning with Animals" (LLA) online course.
Effectiveness is not enough to justify the use of fear, pain, intimidation, and the inhibition of their agency when training our companion animals. Ethics and welfare matter. (To be contd.)

Tired of your dog's reactivity? It's not just about training. Discover the real reasons behind your dog's challenging & ...
02/18/2025

Tired of your dog's reactivity? It's not just about training. Discover the real reasons behind your dog's challenging & unpredictable behavior, and how to fix it.

Download our FREE guide and learn how to create a calmer, happier dog:
wayoflifedogtraining.com/dog-reactivity/
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To our clients and followers in Southern Ontario, how did you manage this long weekend with the incredible amount of sno...
02/18/2025

To our clients and followers in Southern Ontario, how did you manage this long weekend with the incredible amount of snow that we got? Hope you kept safe and managed to shovel around your homes with minimal aches and pains!
We were lucky to get help from generous neighbours with snowblowers and teen boys looking to make some pocket money. I also took my girls out for long walks in the neighbourhood - the roads were nice to walk on but the parks proved difficult and I barely managed to take decent videos!
Everyone keep safe and warm - hopefully only a few weeks left of winter and spring is around the corner!
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The Weekly Q&A: Exposure Therapy to Triggers Not WorkingA young German shepherd "freaks out" at motorized vehicles and d...
02/18/2025

The Weekly Q&A: Exposure Therapy to Triggers Not Working

A young German shepherd "freaks out" at motorized vehicles and darts being thrown at a dartboard. The owner has tried the conventional advice of incrementally exposing and desensitizing the dog to his triggers, with zero improvement. Way of Life explains that's because mainstream training persists in focusing on what is "surface" behavior. The real issue here is not car noises and fast-moving darts; they are simply an outlet for an agitated dog who is stressed by dysfunction in his way of life.
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Is your dog reacting aggressively to outside triggers? Learn how Way of Life Dog Training helps tackle issues like aggression towards cars.

02/17/2025

Want to learn the logic behind the Way of Life Method, how it differs from mainstream training, and its three rearing stages? Everything you need to know about Way of Life Dog Training and our founder Souha Ezzedeen can be found in The Way of Life Method Dog Training Academy’s newly released library!

Type “Academy” in the comments and we’ll send you a link to subscribe and stay in the loop.

02/17/2025

Question of the Week:
What's your dog's name and how did you come up with it?
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"The leash is not just about managing dogs and keeping everyone safe, but it is also about the dog feeling safe and conn...
02/17/2025

"The leash is not just about managing dogs and keeping everyone safe, but it is also about the dog feeling safe and connected to us."
~ Souha Ezzedeen PhD, The Way of Life Method

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Let’s face it, life is challenging. The endless juggling of work, family, community, and responsibilities towards our do...
02/16/2025

Let’s face it, life is challenging. The endless juggling of work, family, community, and responsibilities towards our dogs, can leave many of us spent. The politics and economics of our time are at best anxiety-provoking and can test the most optimistic amongst us.

In all this, we have an obligation towards ourselves first, knowing that unless we’re well looked after, we can’t fulfill our responsibilities. We can’t develop the resilience to take on the stresses of our time and the demands of a life well lived.

In light of Valentine's Day, here are 10 self-care tips, which your dog can also take part in, enjoy, and benefit from!
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