S6E10 - Understanding and Helping Reactive Dogs - Way of Life Dog Training

In this of the Canine Culture Podcast, your host Brittany welcomes Souha Ezzedeen, a renowned dog trainer, relationship coach, and author of "Way of Life® Dog Training." With over 20 years of experience, Souha shares her transformative journey from a PhD student to a dog training expert, driven by her own struggles with a reactive dog. Discover the intricacies of reactive behavior in dogs and learn the difference between reactivity and aggression. Souha delves into the mental and physical aspects of reactivity, explaining how it can escalate to aggression if not properly managed. She also discusses common triggers, genetic predispositions, and the impact of early socialization. Souha’s unique approach, detailed in her book, emphasizes mindful and gradual socialization, challenging conventional methods. She shares practical insights on how to address reactivity, helping listeners understand their dogs better and build stronger relationships. Tune in to learn about the true causes of reactivity, how to manage it, and how to create a harmonious life with your furry friend. Don't forget to subscribe to the Canine Culture Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more dog-related tips and stories! About Way of Life® Dog Training: At Way of Life® Dog Training, we offer a radical and intuitive approach to human-dog relationships. Founded by Souha Ezzedeen, a behavioral scientist with a PhD in management and organizational behavior, our method emphasizes understanding the root causes of canine behavior rather than just addressing the symptoms. Nearly twenty years ago, Souha adopted a dog named Maya, whose challenging behavior led her on a transformative journey. Through years of trial and error, she discovered the importance of considering the entire way of life in addressing behavioral issues. This experience inspired the creation of the Way of Life® Method, which integrates insights from human organizational behavior to enhance canine training and relationships. With extensive experience as a dog owner, shelter volunteer, sport competitor, and certified Family Dog Mediator, Souha brings a unique blend of education, expertise, and hands-on practice to her coaching. Since 2019, Way of Life® Dog Training has been helping clients understand and improve their dogs' behavior by focusing on the underlying causes and fostering healthier human-dog relationships. ------------------------------------------------- Follow Way of Life Dog Training: Way of Life Dog Training Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow On Facebook⁠⁠ Follow On LinkedIn Follow On Youtube ------------------------------------------------- Shop Our Store! With every purchase, 15% of the proceeds each month are dedicated to supporting a rotating selection of rescues or nonprofits devoted to improving the lives of dogs in need. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------- Give the episode a listen on your favorite podcast platform and let us know what you think! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, and Pocket Casts. As always, the topics discussed are for informational purposes only and if you have specific questions about your pets, please contact your local veterinarian. ------------------------------------------------- Find Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Canine Culture Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Tik-Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If you have any questions or recommendations, please email [email protected].