Way of Life Dog Training

Way of Life Dog Training Way of Life Dog Training coaches clients in fostering deep bonds with their dogs.

Working with relationship rather than behavior, our unique approach coaches dog owners in resolving behavior issues at the root and raising sound, solid, and spirited dogs.

This year's Soi Dog Foundation fundraising auction coincides with the 1st anniversary of the passing of Bob, our own bel...
11/18/2025

This year's Soi Dog Foundation fundraising auction coincides with the 1st anniversary of the passing of Bob, our own beloved Soi dog.
In honor of his memory and all the Asian street dogs and cats in desperate need of Soi Dog Canada's help, we are making the following contributions to the auction:
🧡 Gift package with Way of Life hoodie, T-shirt, and one softcover book (CAD $165 value)
🧡 One voucher for a virtual training session (CAD $165 value)
Find out more about the Soi Dog Foundation here --> https://www.soidog.org
And get ready to place your bids from November 19-26 by going to their social media pages:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish
IG: https://www.instagram.com/soidogcanada/
On behalf of Soi dog Bob, countless others in need, and the scores of volunteers powering this incredible rescue organization, we thank you!

On this cold Monday morning in Southern Ontario, Canada, I'm grateful beyond words for our Way of Lifers, our clients, s...
11/17/2025

On this cold Monday morning in Southern Ontario, Canada, I'm grateful beyond words for our Way of Lifers, our clients, students, and the growing community we have formed over the last few years. We enjoyed a terrific group class yesterday, despite the unexpected inclement weather we encountered upon arrival and when it was time to head on home. And one particular client touched my heart in ways I will never forget.
We met recently but felt an immediate connection, as if we'd known each other a long time. Perhaps it's the great losses that this amazing lady has experienced, which remind me of my own. Rather than becoming bitter and cynical about life, there is a kindness, a soulfulness, and gentleness to her that leave me speechless and moved to my core every time we talk.
Yesterday, she discreetly left a paper bag in my car as she left with the most delicious almond butter crunch I've ever had, and these words that I will cherish forever:
"Dear Souha,
This 'almond butter crunch' is just for you. A friend gifted me with this recipe 40 years ago. She said, 'I only make this once a year, only give it to special people.' I've carried on her tradition for 40 years, and I think you qualify!
Thank you for all that you do; you are changing the world for the better, one handler at a time! You are just the best.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday!"
A humble thank you from my heart to yours.
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Monday is here and my heart is full after an incredible weekend with Way of Life people and dogs.On Friday, I enjoyed a ...
11/03/2025

Monday is here and my heart is full after an incredible weekend with Way of Life people and dogs.
On Friday, I enjoyed a rare day off from private client training sessions and took advantage of beautiful windy fall weather to take my girls for a long hike. It was simply magical. Enjoying the great outdoors with sound and happy dogs is amazing, an experience I never take for granted considering the learning it took to understand how to raise truly sound and happy dogs.
On Saturday, we were off to Brighton, ON, for a book signing and author meet-and-greet with our friends Chris and Ashley at The Local Pet Pantry. My girls did a great job being such good examples of the Method AND behaved themselves around the curious house cat - Harley the resident foster kitty who's working on losing a little weight!
I met wonderful new Way of Lifers at the book signing and I can't wait to welcome them in the Academy, our online membership site for Method coaching and community.
I was deeply touched as well to see our clients come pay us a visit and talk to people about their experiences with us, wearing our beautiful t-shirts and hoodies!
That same day, I took advantage of being in the area to visit one of our clients in their home and neighbourhood, and we had a fantastic time. The energy that our client and her son brought to our session was amazing - we had a blast training and working with their two handsome and driven labs, transforming their anxiety into connected and cooperative training while having a great time!
And then Sunday, we held our last field trip of the year with a group of people and dogs enjoying a walk on one of our university campuses - experiencing green spaces, buildings, recall and obedience exercises, and concluded with a subway ride, with all the challenges provided by a train station: escalators, elevators, among others.
I love what we do, our community, and how we are changing the world one dog and their family at a time.
This Monday, I have no words to express how grateful I am. Thank you to all the people and dogs who made this weekend so memorable.
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Happy Monday, people!We are delighted to share that our foster German Shepherd Beren, who was rescued in the nick of tim...
10/20/2025

Happy Monday, people!
We are delighted to share that our foster German Shepherd Beren, who was rescued in the nick of time by the incredible team at Belgian shepherds rescue of Canada / Secours Bergers Belges du Canada, has now been adopted to a wonderful family. Beren will be joining his forever home at the end of the week.
I am not only delighted at this adoption, but also thrilled that Beren's adoptive family will be continuing the work that we have started in applying the principles and practices of the Way of Life Method. They have joined The Way of Life Method Working Group for People & Dogs, our Facebook community, and have also become members of the Way of Life Method Academy, our membership site for Method courses, coaching, and training.
Though they do not live in our area, Beren's new family aren't so far that they can't join our group classes, which they will in the new year, once Beren has had enough time to settle and be ready to join our classes.
Everyone, please join me in welcoming Beren's new family to the Way of Life community and congratulating them in adopting this great dog - a dog that will challenge them in many ways, yes, but that will also make a wonderful companion as they progress in raising him the Way of Life way.
Thank you everyone for your care and support, and to Belgian shepherds rescue of Canada / Secours Bergers Belges du Canada for rescuing this boy!
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Every year, a group of us Way of Lifers come together to walk our dogs in one of our many gorgeous parks or conservation...
10/12/2025

Every year, a group of us Way of Lifers come together to walk our dogs in one of our many gorgeous parks or conservation areas, and raise funds for a worthy rescue organization.
This year, we completed a 10K hike in the magnificent Northumberland forest, raising $800 for Marley's Pet Rescue, a volunteer-run, small-scale Ontario rescue, dedicated to animal welfare advocacy and securing permanent homes for animals. It was named after Marley, a special dog whose gentle nature and positive spirit inspired his owner to found the mission and champion the powerful bond between humans and their pets.
The Way of Lifers who participated are at different stages of the Method but all did incredibly well. We enjoyed ideal fall weather, calm trails, well behaved dogs, and great conversation and company.
Thank you to all who participated - we are so grateful for you, this Thanksgiving and always!
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This Canadian Thanksgiving, we are so grateful to be where we are, doing the work that we do, coaching our Way of Life s...
10/10/2025

This Canadian Thanksgiving, we are so grateful to be where we are, doing the work that we do, coaching our Way of Life students and clients in truly understanding their dogs, healing any and all behaviour issues, deepening their bonds, and raising sound, strong, and spirited canines.
We could not do this work without YOU - our supporters, followers, and friends.
From the depths of our heart and soul, we thank you, and wish you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Markham, ON
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