About Doaa

Holistic Dog and Cat Trainer

in Vancouver and Online

It’s time we move beyond obedience, control, and compliance, and start treating dogs and cats with the dignity, respect, and understanding they deserve.

Our pets aren’t accessories. They’re sentient, emotional, and highly intelligent beings who thrive when we empower them, support them, and allow them to grow into their fullest selves.

It’s time to move away from obedience, control, suppression, and compliance.

Choose freedom, choice, fulfillment, and connection. Learn how to support your pet’s nervous system, honor who they are as an individual, and help them become the happiest, healthiest, and most fulfilled version of themselves.

Hi, I’m Doaa: A Holistic Cat and Dog Trainer

I’m a holistic dog and cat trainer based in Vancouver, Canada, a lifelong learner, obsessive researcher, and someone who has spent her entire life trying to crack one thing:

Why we behave the way we do, and how we change for the better.

And by “we,” I mean humans and animals.

No one gets a free pass.

I’ve become exceptionally good at understanding dogs and cats (thanks to all the dogs and cats who have taught me so much over the years). I can clearly see what they need, want, and struggle with, and help them become the most confident, empowered, and fulfilled version of themselves.

Mastering their humans? Still a work in progress. Significantly more challenging, wildly unpredictable, and endlessly fascinating.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth most trainers never address:

Your behavior, mindset, and emotional state affect your dogs and cats far more than you think.

Your dog or cat can read your nervous system, stress, tension, emotions, and behavior patterns like an open book.

You’re not the only factor affecting their behavior… but you’re a big one. A really big one.

That’s why I don’t just work with pets.

I work with their humans too.

Part of my job is helping you see blind spots, recognize behavior patterns, shift your perspective, open your heart, and build a conscious, loving relationship with your pet that doesn’t rely on control, fear, or outdated obedience nonsense.

Dogs and cats have always been my first great loves, my dearest children, and my greatest teachers.

They taught me how to listen, how to understand behavior, how to uncover the root causes driving it, and how to guide them back toward balance, confidence, and joy.

All that passion, experience, and my stubborn refusal to accept the status quo eventually became Catffeinated The Pet Mom – a one-woman holistic dog and cat training practice built on decades of hands-on experience, real-life transformation, and a whole lot of heart.

And honestly? Talking about myself isn’t my favorite thing.

But you made it this far, so thanks for sticking around.

My Story

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I’ve been obsessed with animals for as long as I can remember. They have always been a home and a family to me.

Understanding them. Communicating with them. Advocating for them. Translating their needs to the humans who love them but don’t always understand them.

This was never a hobby. It was the core of who I’ve always been.

I grew up in Egypt – a place overflowing with homeless dogs and cats who seemed to find me wherever I went.

I spent my childhood (and much of my adulthood) caring for them, rescuing them, fostering them, rehabilitating them, and helping them find their way back to health, confidence, and safety.

There’s nothing quite like learning from dogs and cats who owe you nothing, yet trust you enough to teach you everything.

They taught me behavior, psychology, survival and emotional patterns, communication, resilience, and what it truly takes to help them heal, thrive and transform – physically, mentally, and emotionally.

With every experience, my faith in their resilience, inner power, and pure magic grew stronger. No textbook can compete with that.

When I moved to Canada, I dove into books and courses. Honestly, most of them felt quite shallow and very disconnected compared to what I had already learned through years of hands-on experience.

I can confidently say I learned from the very best teachers.

Eventually, I realized this wasn’t just a passion.

It was my calling.

And my turn to return the favor and give back to the animals who taught me everything.

That’s how Catffeinated The Pet Mom was born – a holistic dog and cat training practice built on decades of hands-on experience, deep compassion, and a commitment to helping conscious, loving pet parents understand, support, and grow alongside their pets.

If you choose to work with me:

- You’ll be asked to drop everything you think you know about “training.”
- You’ll learn to see your pet deeply.
- You’ll be invited to show up differently.

And yes, it might feel weird and very “not traditional” at first. Good. That’s where real growth happens.

My commitment to you:

- Help you truly understand your pet and connect with them like never before.
- Solve the root of their struggles and meet their needs for good – so you won’t need me, or any other trainer, ever again.

All Dogs and Cats Are Welcome Here

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Yes. I should mention that loud and clear.

All personalities.

All backgrounds.

All the messy, complicated, misunderstood labels people love to panic over.

Rescue, reactive, “aggressive,” anxious, stressed, shut-down, traumatized, confused, spicy, unpredictable, stubborn, or even feral.

Bring it on.

It will be my honor to work with your dog or cat, and to help them thrive.

The only thing I ask from you:

Drop the judgment, and show up with an open mind and an open heart.

Behavior Always Makes Sense.

Your dog or cat is communicating. They’re doing their absolute best to cope with our madness.

They can’t solve their own problems, or meet their own needs. We are the only ones who can.

I have an unshakeable faith in their ability to thrive, and transform once their needs are met, and their problems are solved.

They have never failed me.

So I hope you have as much faith in yours as I already do.

Start with a Pet Behavior Breakthrough Session

Why I Can Truly Help You

1:1 Coaching in Vancouver and Online

I don’t rely on cookie-cutter protocols or quick fixes that suppress symptoms.

I focus on understanding your dog or cat’s psychology, nervous system, and emotional patterns – so we can create real, lasting change without control, force, or medication.

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Holistic, intuitive, and conscious training

My approach is holistic and intuitive – because your pet is a living, breathing individual, not a robot following a script. I don’t follow rigid rules or cookie-cutter methods. I follow your pet.

Every dog and cat has their own personality, history, emotions, and needs. Their uniqueness is recognized and honored. Their feedback is my compass.

Love heals. Communication matters. Food is medicine. We treat the whole animal – not just the behavior.

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Deep understanding of dog and cat psychology and behavior

I learned from the real masters – dogs and cats themselves.

Years of hands-on, real-life experience taught me more than any textbook ever could.

I’m also a lifelong student of animal psychology and behavior. But theory alone isn’t enough. Without observation, intuition, and common sense, it’s useless.

If you can’t understand the animal in front of you, nothing else matters.

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Animal Communicator by Nature

Communicating with dogs and cats is as natural to me as breathing. I’m an animal empath by nature, so tuning into their emotions, energy, and needs comes effortlessly.

I can sense what they’re feeling, understand what they’re struggling with, and read what they can’t put into words.

That’s what allows me to meet their core needs and create an environment where they can truly thrive.

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I've Seen it All

I’ve worked with, rehabilitated, and trained dogs and cats my entire life. I’ve seen it all – and nothing phases me.

No matter how “bad” it looks, your pet isn’t fighting you. They’re struggling with their past, their fears, their environment, or unmet needs. And they want out, too.

With love, compassion, patience, and real understanding, they change. They soften. They grow. Every time.

I'm Ready To Help My Pet

Features & Mentions

Named One of the Best Dog Trainer in Vancouver

Catffeinated The Pet Mom has been recognized as a top-ranked holistic pet behavior training service across Vancouver’s leading local directories. I’m proud to be known for an obedience-free, emotionally safe, and holistic approach that puts the well-being of dogs and cats at the heart of everything I do.