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

This award-winning, best-selling guide takes a revolutionary approach to rearing dogs and addressing behavior issues. Rather than rely on conventional obedience training, behavior modification protocols, control tools, or medication, The Way of Life Method goes to the root cause of every behavior problem: the dog’s way of life.
Drawing from the instinctual lessons of mother dogs and wolf packs, the Way of Life Method teaches us how to design a way of life that heals our relationships with our dogs and raise sound companions, no matter their age, breed, background, or behavior. This guide deepens our bonds in ways we never imagined possible.
In The Way of Life Method, you will:
- Learn about a 3-stage program towards a new relationship with your dog.
- Discover how mother dogs and wolves in nature raise their young.
- Uncover what your goals are as your dog's leader and role model.
- Harness your mindset by answering each chapter's reflection questions.
- Understand how to raise dogs for character and attitude, not train them for skills.
- Find out how to practice essential exercises that build confidence in your dog.
2025
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Pets & Animals Category
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“A refreshing approach to dog behavior problems. It feels unconventional at first but quickly makes sense in Ezzedeen’s capable hands.”
2024
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MODERN DOG CONNIE’S BOOK CLUB PICK
Featured in Modern Dog magazine’s Spring/Summer 2024 issue. The Way of Life Method was picked as a Connie’s Book Club favorite!
WAY OF LIFE® METHOD READ-ALONG RESOURCES
1.
Stage 1
Foundations
– Slide Decks
– Summaries
– Journal
– Evaluation Checklist
CA$ 15
3-Stage Bundle: CA$ 30
2.
Stage 2
Exposure
– Slide Decks
– Summaries
– Journal
– Evaluation Checklist
CA$ 15
3-Stage Bundle: CA$ 30
3.
Stage 3
Integration
– Slide Decks
– Summaries
– Journal
– Evaluation Checklist
CA$ 15
3-Stage Bundle: CA$ 30
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About the author
Souha Ezzedeen, PhD, is a university professor, dog coach, and the founder of Way of Life® Dog Training in Ontario, Canada. An academic with expertise in management and organizational behavior, she has a curious mind, loves research, and is well-versed in behavioral theories that undergird mainstream dog training. Souha draws on two decades of diverse experiences with dogs to share her knowledge about the human canine bond with people struggling to achieve a more harmonious life with their dogs.
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