Send us a textHave you ever wanted to turn back the clock and help your dog feel and move like a younger dog?In this episode, you'll hear about a dog named Cassie 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 the movement was EASY and then built on that. She helped Cassie generalize the ...
Nov 27, 2024
13 min
Send us a textWant to communicate better with your dog? Beyond treats and verbal cues lies a powerful hidden language - your movements and mindset. Learn how simple self-awareness can unlock new levels of trust, behavior, and connection with your best friend.Through personal stories and practical examples, you’ll discover how your physical state, breathing patterns, and unconscious tensions directly influence your dog's behavior.Drawing from her experience with both dogs and horses, Mary expl...
Nov 19, 2024
15 min
Send us a textDiscover why exercise might be reinforcing harmful movement patterns in both you and your dog. Learn how to transform regular activities into healing opportunities through movement awareness, and unlock the secret to more effective, mindful exercise routines that benefit both ends of the leash. Mary introduces the concept of "movement awareness" as a crucial component of healthy exercise, teaching listeners how to identify and address these patterns through curiosity rather...
Nov 12, 2024
9 min
Send us a text💥Important! Click here for your Freer Shoulders in Ten Minutes video.⬅️⬅️⬅️Learn a gentle exercise that makes playing with your dog more comfortable and enjoyable. By understanding the natural connection between your shoulder blade and ribcage, you'll discover how to throw balls, hold leashes, and play tug with greater ease - without stretching or strain. Resources:Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥Join our free Facebook g...
Nov 5, 2024
3 min
Send us a textDiscover how Chilee, a Chihuahua who was paralyzed from a stroke and facing euthanasia, defied the odds. This former therapy dog's journey from paralysis to running and playing again demonstrates the remarkable power of neuroplasticity and holistic approaches such as Debono Moves. Resources:See pix of Chilee and a complete explanation of how Mary worked with him at this link: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/dog-recovers-from-stroke 💖 Grab your FREE video training to help y...
Oct 30, 2024
11 min
Send us a textDiscover the transformative power of shared awareness. Learn how gentle, mindful contact can create profound connections with your dog, reduce stress, and open new possibilities for movement and behavior—benefiting both you and your dog.Drawing inspiration from the Feldenkrais Method, shared awareness creates a unique connection between humans and dogs through gentle, mindful touch and movements. It focuses on creating a kinesthetic dialogue that allows both human and dog to dis...
Oct 23, 2024
15 min
Send us a textDiscover gentle age-proofing techniques to support your dog's lifelong mobility and well-being. Learn simple hands-on methods to enhance body awareness, potentially reducing the risk of injury or stiffness as your dog ages. Create an optimal environment for your canine companion's active future.What’s “age-proofing” you might ask? I define age-proofing as a proactive approach to maintaining mobility, health, and overall well-being despite the passage of time.In this episode, I s...
Oct 15, 2024
21 min
Send us a textWant to move with greater ease, vitality, and flexibility? And help your dog do the same? Host Mary Debono introduces listeners to a revolutionary approach to improving mobility and overall well-being for both humans and their canine companions. Drawing from her expertise in the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ, Mary explains how gentle, mindful movements can lead to significant improvements in flexibility, balance, and comfort.The podcast explores the interconnectedness of human and ca...
Oct 8, 2024
11 min
Send us a textYou'll gain insights into becoming more aware of your and your dog's movement patterns, identify hidden imbalances, and understand the interconnected nature of physical and emotional issues. You'll realize the importance of working with the body's natural intelligence and avoiding forced movements.As the two guest "hosts" summarize Mary Debono's book "Grow Young with Your Dog," you’'ll understand why it's a guide to rediscovering the joy of movement, deepening the human-canine b...
Oct 1, 2024
13 min
Learn about the impact of the body-mind connection on both humans and their canine companions. Host Mary Debono explores how our physical state, emotional well-being, and mental processes are intimately linked, and how this connection extends to our relationships with our dogs.Mary shares insightful examples from her work with challenging cases, demonstrating how physical discomfort can manifest as behavioral issues in dogs. She emphasizes the importance of body awareness and tension release ...
Sep 24, 2024
29 min
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