Easier Movement, Happier Dogs

💥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 dog is lying on. Dogs often are more comfortable about these paws being touched - Positive reinforcement training can create positive associations with paw handling - Stay patient, relaxed, and creative to ensure you keep this an enjoyable, stress-free process for your dog - and you! Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d19 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

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 thinking about our own dogs? Are there areas where WE can do better by our dogs? Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d18 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

💥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/lovedog 💥 Mentioned in the podcast: Click here to read more about how I helped Bruno the Akita. Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price at: https://tinyurl.com/growyoungwithyourdog. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

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 promote calmness. - Training the brain to focus on what feels good and what is going well can break the habit of constantly finding what's wrong. - Positive reinforcement benefits both oneself and the dog, strengthening neural connections and improving the relationship. - The reticular activating system can be trained to focus on the positive, leading to more positive experiences in life. - Following veterinary advice is important for the dog's well-being. Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d16 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

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 self-care - Resources and techniques offered to improve movement and well-being for both humans and dogs - Humans can transmit ease and new possibilities to dogs, regardless of physical issues - Encouragement to take responsibility for well-being and recognize the influence we have on our dogs Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d15 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

💥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 impacts your dog's well-being, I encourage you to invite your inner wisdom to play a bigger role in your life - and that of your dog's life. Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d14 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. The book mentioned in this episode is The Pet Healer Project: Stories of the Healing Bond Between Humans and Animals, by Sandy Johnson. Did you hear? I'll be opening enrollment in my new online group coaching program so you can learn how to help your dog feel better in body and mind. Stay tuned for more details. Or email support@marydebono.com to let me know that you're interested. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

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: Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d13 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. Two stories mentioned in this episode: 1. Cat named PJ 2. A Terrier's Recovery From Hip Surgery Did you hear? I'll be opening enrollment in my new online group coaching program so you can learn how to help your dog feel better in body and mind. Stay tuned for more details. Or email support@marydebono.com to let me know that you're interested. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

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: mary@marydebono.comResources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d12 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. Did you hear? I'll be opening enrollment in my new online group coaching program so you can learn how to help your dog feel better in body and mind. Stay tuned for more details. Or email support@marydebono.com to let me know that you're interested. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

Want to learn more? Get my FREE video training by clicking this link. 💥 Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d11 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. Did you hear? I'll be opening enrollment in my new online group coaching program so you can learn how to help your dog feel better in body and mind. Stay tuned for more details. Or email support@marydebono.com to let me know that you're interested. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

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 limitations, and how specific, gentle, hands-on work helped Sheba alleviate muscle tremors and improve her comfort. And how this approach may help your dog too, even if they're a young, healthy pup! This hands-on approach can benefit all dogs, not just those with specific diagnoses. It can: Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d10 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. Did you hear? I'll be opening enrollment in my new online group coaching program so you can learn how to help your dog feel better in body and mind. Stay tuned for more details. Or email support@marydebono.com to let me know that you're interested. All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and doesn't constitute medical or veterinary advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you or your dog are unwell or injured.

💥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: Instead of forcing weight on the injured leg, the approach focuses on working with the dog's nervous system to create a sense of safety and encourage positive movement experiences. Building Confidence: The process involves addressing muscle tension, discomfort, and anxiety to help the dog regain confidence in using the affected leg. Gradual Progress: Recovering from ingrained movement habits takes time and consistency. Celebrating small improvements and maintaining a positive, stress-free environment are crucial. Non-Forceful Techniques: Gentle hands-on work, simulated walking while lying down, and gradually shifting weight are used to encourage positive movement experiences. Mary is now offering a FREE video training where you can learn ONE of the techniques that has helped Sonny and so many other dogs. You can grab that free training at https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d9 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. Grow Young with Your Dog is also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

💥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 the movement was EASY and then built on that. She helped Cassie generalize the feelings of ease and harmony throughout her body. This allowed her brain to better coordinate her movements, reducing strain on the arthritic areas and allowing for freer, more comfortable movement overall. In addition, the gentle hands-on work that Mary is describing can improve dogs' quality of life and strengthen the bond between the dogs and their people. Mary is now offering a FREE video training where you can learn ONE of the techniques that has helped Cassie and so many other dogs. You can grab that free training at https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d8 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost.

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 stopping the downward spiral of degeneration and additional arthritis and tension - Focus is on supporting muscles and bringing awareness to different parts of the body - Emphasis on creating a safe learning environment and using gentle techniques - Benefits include increased bonding, prevention of wear and tear, and improved overall health - Free video training offered on ONE of the techniques used with Princess 💥 The next episode will discuss another dog with a severe back problem and the key to healing Resources: Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d7 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/caninebacklifts 💥 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost.

💥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 approach communicates with the emotional part of your dog’s brain and can foster a deeper bond and increase resilience to stress. These circular movements are unique in that we use subtle variations in pressure, which is a key ingredient in helping your dog feel better and move with greater ease and comfort. But it's not just about your dog—by embracing this technique, you can experience mindfulness and presence, reducing your stress levels while fostering a deeper connection with your canine companion. 💥Grab your FREE video training! https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥 And if you’d like free training to learn exactly how to use Rhythm Circles with your dog, please register for my friend Marilyn Mele’s FREE canine summit, featuring 20 top canine experts (including me, yay!). https://dogwisdomworkshop.com/marydebono Show notes can be found at https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d6 Have a question? Please email info@marydebono.com

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 Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos included at no extra cost.

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. You can also have limiting beliefs about your dog. And they can negatively impact your dog's life, as well as your own. For example, you may believe that terriers are difficult to train, that your dog is uncoordinated, dominant, not smart, or some other thing. When I was a kid, my dad and I trained our family dog, who was a Norwegian elkhound named Zeus. We thought it would be fun to compete with Zeus in obedience trials. My dad was told by countless professionals that you can’t train a Norwegian elkhound. They were “untrainable” for obedience. They also told my dad that Zeus “would never, ever jump.” Jumping over obstacles was a part of the obedience competition, so that would be a problem. Fortunately, my dad didn’t listen to those well-meaning professionals. He decided to listen to his own dog instead, To Zeus. Did Zeus want to learn the activities required in the obedience ring? Did he want to jump over obstacles? Did he want to use his nose to sort through a pile of objects, select the one my dad had touched and then happily bring it back? Zeus replied, “Yes, yes, and yes!” My dad, who was well aware of the power of thoughts, didn’t fall prey to those limiting beliefs about Norwegian elkhounds. He made a conscious choice to listen to his own dog instead. You can do that too. In this episode, I explain how you can get started noticing your limiting beliefs. And how you can start replacing them with thoughts that elevate your life and your dog’s life. FREE Resources Podcast show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d4 Grab your FREE canine video masterclass today! https://www.marydebono.com/dog Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost!

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 dog. When you do that, you and your dog will be more tuned in to each other. You’ll communicate on a deeper level. You’ll also find that they can reduce stress for you and your dog. Want to know another benefit? They can really brighten your dog’s day. And your own! After all, a happy, healthy life consists of a series of small steps that you take daily. These small steps can add up to greater health, vitality, and love for you and your dog. Links mentioned in the episode and other resources: Learn Connected Breathing (FREE videos): https://www.marydebono.com/dog Zoey’s recovery from hip surgery (read to the end of see the link to the video!) How Optimism Can Heal Your Dog Show Notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d3 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos included at no extra cost.

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 dogs. They focused their thoughts towards helping their dogs heal. To deepening their connection. To feeling love and joy. When you embrace this shift in thinking, what happens next may surprise and delight you! Shifting your perspective towards new, more optimistic possibilities can make all the difference in your dog’s journey. And your own. FREE resources: Podcast show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d2 Grab your FREEcaninevideo masterclass today! https://www.marydebono.com/dog Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos included at no extra cost.

Do you have a senior dog? Or, do you want to reduce your young dog’s risk of injury? In any case, I’m sure you want to keep your dog active and happy for as long as possible. If you’d like to learn simple steps to reduce your dog’s chances of having a mobility problem, then this week’s episode of Easier Movement, Happier Dogs is for you. It's never too late - or too early - to start safeguarding your dog’s health and well-being. FREE resources: Podcast show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d1 Join our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogHealthAndVitality Get Mary’s bestselling, award-winning book, “Grow Young with Your Dog,” for a super low price. Demonstration videos are included at no extra cost. Grab your FREEcaninevideo masterclass today! https://www.marydebono.com/dog

Are you or your dog dealing with aging, injury, arthritis or anxiety? Do you want more flexibility, balance and confidence? Join international Feldenkrais® teacher, NLP Practitioner and bestselling author Mary Debono as she helps you discover easier, more comfortable movement AND a deeper connection with your dog. If you’re a dog lover who’d like to learn simple, powerful body/mind strategies to help you and your dog feel more connected, flexible and balanced at any age, this show is for you. This is the podcast your dog wants you to listen to! Learn more at MaryDebono.com.