Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Can shifting your mindset from "training" to "teaching" revolutionize your relationship with your dog? Join me, Mary Debono, on this episode of Easier Movement Happier Dogs as we explore how this subtle yet impactful change can create a more positive and effective learning environment. We'll dive deep into the parallels between my Debono Moves method and effective dog teaching techniques, emphasizing the importance of set...

Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Can you really understand what your dog is thinking just by watching their tail or ears? Discover the surprising truths behind canine body language in our latest episode, where we unravel the mysteries of tail wags, ear positions, and eye expressions. Did you know that a low, slow wag might indicate aggression, or that pricked ears could mean your dog is highly interested in something? We promise you'll gain practical insights...

Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Ever wondered if aging has to mean an inevitable decline for you and your dog? Discover how adopting a positive mindset and gentle methods such as Debono Moves can revolutionize the aging process for both you and your furry companion. Drawing from insights in "Grow Young With Your Dog," we debunk common misconceptions about aging and explore how providing your nervous system with proof that improvement is possible can transfor...

💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Want to help your dog reduce the effects of aging, anxiety or arthritis? Or heal fully from an injury or surgery? Debono Moves, a hands-on approach that uses gentle contact and movements, can help dogs heal and recover from injuries or surgery. And even reduce the effects of aging. In this episode, I describe how Debono Moves helped dogs like Sonny (knee ligament surgery), Nicky (neck injury), Zoey (hip surgery), ...

💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Discover a simple, powerful hands-on technique to help your dog in body and mind while strengthening your bond. The technique involves a gentle scan of the dog's body, stimulating specific receptors that process sensory information through the emotional part of the brain.This leads to increased cooperation and bonding between the dog and their person. The contact has the potential to help your dogg become more res...

💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Feeling stressed on walks because your dog reacts to things like bikes, skateboards or other dogs? You're not alone! Discover how your anxiety can affect your dog's behavior. Learn how to stay calm and make walks enjoyable for both of you!Key takeaways include:Understand the Stress Cycle: Recognize how your anxiety can worsen your dog's reactivity. It's a vicious cycle - your stress fuels your dog's stress, making walks...

💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥🐶- In this episode, learn tips on making dogs comfortable with paw handling- With your dog relaxed, begin by incidentally touching a paw with something like your leg or something else that’s not your hand- Use items like coasters or scarves as a barrier between your hand and the dog's foot- With your dog lying on the side, start with the feet that are closest to the floor. In other words, the paws on the side that the d...

Kristi Noem, the governor of South Dakota, admitted (bragged?) in her book to shooting her young dog Cricket, a 14-month-old wire-haired pointer pup, in the face and killing her. She also wrote that she killed her unnamed, uncastrated goat the same day, in the same gravel pit. While I can’t imagine anyone listening to this podcast would ever do such a thing, is there something we all can learn from this cruel and violent act?Are there questions we can ask ourselves about how we’re thinki...

💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Learn strategies for working with touch-averse dogs through heartwarming stories of transformation.From an Akita's orthopedic challenges to a senior dog's mobility struggles, discover non-confrontational approaches, trust-building techniques, and the importance of reading canine body language.Resources:Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d17💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lo...

Stressing is often a habit. A bad one! Training the brain to focus on what's going well can break the habit of constantly finding what's wrong. Your brain can be trained to focus on the positive, leading to more positive experiences in life. This mindset shift can create a richer, more rewarding relationship with your dog. Key Takeaways - Overly stressing about issues with one's dog can be harmful. - Body awareness and focusing on sensations can help regulate the nervous system and...

Want to learn more? Get my FREE video training by clicking this link. 💥 Key Takeaways from this episode: - There's often a correlation between physical issues in dogs and their human owners - Addressing both the human and the dog is important for resolving issues - Humans' movement, breathing, and thinking can affect dogs - Mirror neurons may play a role in sharing maladies between humans and animals - Emphasis on the interconnectedness of humans and dogs and the importance of...

💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 In this short episode, you'll be introduced to the inner healer. You have one and so does your dog. You'll learn about the role of the nervous system and the importance of collaboration between dogs and their guardians in facilitating improvements in mobility and well-being. You'll hear how gentle hands-on work and movement lessons can remind your dog's nervous system of what is possible. And since your well-being...

Want to learn more? Get my FREE video training by clicking this link. 💥 In addition to deepening your bond, Connected Breathing may help anxious or reactive dogs recognize a state of calmness and safety. And help them return to this state more easily. It can do the same for you too! In this episode: Hear how Connected Breathing can improve the well-being of humans and animals.Mary shares stories of pets who regained energy and joy through Connected Breathing.Connected Breathing can reset the...

Want to learn more? Get my FREE video training by clicking this link. 💥 Have a dog who cowers around strangers? Or who gets nervous on car rides or on walks? Do you feel your dog is often nervous, anxious or fearful?   In this episode, you'll learn about: Ways to help sensitive, fearful, and anxious dogsBehavior in dogs comes from a well-meaning place, as their nervous system is focused on safetyImportance of gently inviting dogs to explore different sensations for relaxation and...

Want to learn more? Get my FREE video training by clicking this link. 💥 Learn how you can improve a dog's quality of life despite health issuesStories shared about dogs with degenerative myelopathy and hip dysplasiaFocus on expanding possibilities and thinking creativelyTechniques discussed: using a doggie wheelchair in innovative ways, simulating walking while lying down, and a great “reset” for you and your dog: Connected BreathingEmphasis on open-mindedness and imagination in finding...

Want to learn more? Get my FREE video training by clicking this link. 💥 In this episode, you'll learn about Sheba, a German shepherd (GSD) diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy (DM), and how I helped Sheba and her owners improve her quality of life. You'll hear why proactive care is essential to your dog's well-being and how you can be an active participant in your dog's healthcare team. You'll learn why it's important to interrupt the "downward spiral" caused by compensations for...

💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 If you're interested in helping your dog recover fully from ANY injury (or to help reduce the risk of injury), I hope you tune in to this episode where I discuss how I helped a Labrador recover fully from his knee ligament (CCL) injury. Key Points: Habitual Limping: After recovering from surgery, the dog might still limp due to a protective habit formed during the injury and post-surgery phases. Nervous System Focus:...

💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Have you ever wanted to turn back the clock and help your dog feel and move like a younger dog? In this episode, Mary shares a story about a dog named Cassie who was diagnosed with severe spinal arthritis. Despite trying medication and several alternative therapies, Cassie's condition kept worsening. Mary used a very different approach with the dog. Instead of focusing on what was wrong, Mary helped the dog feel where...

Click here to grab your free video training here to relieve your dog's back tension and promote more flexible, balanced movement! Want to help your stiff, senior dog feel more flexible? Join Mary Debono as she shares the heartwarming story of Princess, a dog with spinal arthritis, who improved her mobility and greatly enhanced her quality of life.  Key Takeaways - Even dogs with spinal arthritis may improve their mobility and quality of life - Gentle, hands-on movements can be key to...

💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Dogs, I’m sharing a gentle, effective technique that can help your dog move in a more balanced, comfortable way as it promotes relaxation and reduces stress. We’re going to dive into the world of "Rhythm Circles," a gentle hands-on technique that’s designed to enhance the connection between you and your canine companion. And also do so much more.   I’ll explain how this unique...

Do you want to know what your dog is feeling? Do you want to“read” your dog (and others) more clearly? This episode will de-mystify intuition and start you on the path to developing informed intuition so you can help your dog move easier and feel better! Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d5 Grab your FREE canine video masterclass today! https://www.marydebono.com/dog Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get...

Do you have limiting beliefs about yourself? Maybe you think that you’re lacking in confidence, that you’ll never have money, that your best days are behind you, or some other belief that prevents you from living life to the fullest. You may also have limiting beliefs that you’re not aware of. Those are hidden in your unconscious and yet they’re running continuously in the background of your mind, like a computer’s operating system. And they’re interfering with your enjoyment of life....

In this episode, you’ll learn three simple things that can help your dog feel better right away. All three things are easy to fit into your day, no matter how busy you are.  These non-habitual movements can improve your dog’s body awareness, which may enhance mobility, balance, and coordination.  They’ll also help deepen and strengthen your bond with your dog.  These three simple, hands-on “moves” also encourage you to take a breath, take a break from your routine and simply LISTEN to your...

Would you like your dog to heal from physical or behavioral issues? In this episode, you’ll learn how shifting your focus AWAY from the problem can help you make better choices to help your dog recover. And you’ll hear about dogs who, against all odds, overcame serious health difficulties. Their recoveries were possible because their humans expanded their thinking. They set aside the negativity of their dog’s problem. Instead, they used their brainpower to look for new possibilities for their...