By Mary Debono
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Want 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 explains how subtle changes in your movement can create profound shifts in our dogs' responses, illustrating how intentional movement can lead to beautiful synchronicity between you and your dog.
The episode challenges many training programs by highlighting an often-overlooked component: the human’s physical and emotional states. While positive reinforcement remains crucial, Mary reveals how unconscious tension patterns can undermine even the best training efforts.
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Resources:
Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 🐕 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.
About the Host:
Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the movement, well-being, and connection of animals and their human companions.
Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for the canine world. Her methods have helped dogs and humans:
Mary's best-selling, award-winning book, "Grow Young with Your Dog,” offers a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Feldenkrais® while learning her signature hands-on work for dogs. This approach has helped dogs and their people move with ease and confidence. Visit https://www.marydebono.com/you-and-your-dog.
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Discover 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 than correction. She provides actionable strategies for transforming routine activities, like dog walks, into opportunities for healing and improved movement patterns.
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Resources:
Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 🐕 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.
About the Host:
Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the movement, well-being, and connection of animals and their human companions.
Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for the canine world. Her methods have helped dogs and humans:
Mary's best-selling, award-winning book, "Grow Young with Your Dog,” offers a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Feldenkrais® while learning her signature hands-on work for dogs. This approach has helped dogs and their people move with ease and confidence. Visit https://www.marydebono.com/you-and-your-dog.
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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 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.
About the Host:
Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the movement, well-being, and connection of animals and their human companions.
Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for the canine world. Her methods have helped dogs and humans:
Mary's best-selling, award-winning book, "Grow Young with Your Dog,” offers a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Feldenkrais® while learning her signature hands-on work for dogs. This approach has helped dogs and their people move with ease and confidence. Visit https://www.marydebono.com/you-and-your-dog.
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Discover 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.
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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 your dog. 🐕 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.
About the Host:
Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the movement, well-being, and connection of animals and their human companions.
Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for the canine world. Her methods have helped dogs and humans:
Mary's best-selling, award-winning book, "Grow Young with Your Dog,” offers a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Feldenkrais® while learning her signature hands-on work for dogs. This approach has helped dogs and their people move with ease and confidence. Visit https://www.marydebono.com/you-and-your-dog.
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Discover 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 discover new movement possibilities and deepen their bond.
Through practical examples and real-life success stories, Mary explains how this approach can transform challenging behaviors, reduce stress, and enhance physical well-being for both species.
Key Takeaways:
Resources:
Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 🐕 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.
About the Host:
Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the movement, well-being, and connection of animals and their human companions.
Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for the canine world. Her methods have helped dogs and humans:
Mary's best-selling, award-winning book, "Grow Young with Your Dog,” offers a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Feldenkrais® while learning her signature hands-on work for dogs. This approach has helped dogs and their people move with ease and confidence. Visit https://www.marydebono.com/you-and-your-dog.
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Discover 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 share my personal experiences with long-lived, active dogs and emphasize the importance of taking steps now to ensure a vibrant future for our canine companions. While each dog's health is unpredictable, we can create an optimal environment for healthy aging.
The episode goes beyond the commonly known advice of regular exercise and proper nutrition. Instead, I introduce gentle, hands-on techniques to improve a dog's body awareness, including careful exploration of the dog's body, including the paws.
Key Takeaways:
Resources:
Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 🐕 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.
About the Host:
Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the movement, well-being, and connection of animals and their human companions.
Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for the canine world. Her methods have helped dogs and humans:
Mary's best-selling, award-winning book, "Grow Young with Your Dog,” offers a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Feldenkrais® while learning her signature hands-on work for dogs. This approach has helped dogs and their people move with ease and confidence. Visit https://www.marydebono.com/you-and-your-dog.
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Want 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 canine wellness, emphasizing how our own mobility affects our dogs' lives. Mary delves into the importance of coupling movement with a sense of ease, safety, and pleasure, explaining how this approach can rewire the brain to create new possibilities for movement.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with stiffness, soreness, or limited mobility, as well as dog owners looking to enhance their pets' quality of life. Mary's compassionate and knowledgeable approach offers hope and practical solutions for improving movement and overall well-being at any age or physical condition.
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Resources:
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Grab your FREE video training to help your dog. 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.
About the Host:
Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the movement, well-being, and connection of animals and their human companions.
Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for the canine world. Her methods have helped dogs and humans:
Mary's best-selling, award-winning book, "Grow Young with Your Dog,” offers a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Feldenkrais® while learning her signature hands-on work for dogs. This approach has helped dogs and their people move with ease and confidence. Visit
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You'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 bond, and unlocking the potential for healing and growth in both species.
Key Takeaways:
Resources:
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.
About the Host:
Mary Debono is a pioneer in animal and human wellness, blending her expertise as an international clinician, best-selling author, and certified Feldenkrais Method® practitioner. With over three decades of experience, Mary developed Debono Moves, a groundbreaking approach that enhances the movement, well-being, and connection of animals and their human companions.
Mary's innovative approach draws from the Feldenkrais Method®, tailored specifically for the canine world. Her methods have helped dogs and humans:
Mary's best-selling, award-winning book, "Grow Young with Your Dog,” offers readers a unique opportunity to experience the benefits of Feldenkrais® while also learning her signature hands-on work for dogs. This transformative approach has helped both dogs and their people move with greater ease and confidence.
As a speaker and educator, Mary has touched the lives of animal lovers across the globe, empowering them to unlock their full potential through mindful movement and enhanced body awareness.
Discover the power of Debono Moves and transform your canine journey. Visit
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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 for both humans and dogs, offering practical techniques to enhance this connection.
Listeners will learn how to:
Mary introduces concepts from the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ and her own Debono Moves approach, highlighting how improved movement and body awareness can enrich life for both species. She provides simple, actionable steps that listeners can immediately implement to strengthen their bond with their dogs and enhance overall well-being.
This episode is a must-listen for dog owners seeking to deepen their connection with their pets, address behavioral issues, and improve quality of life – especially for senior dogs or those with physical limitations.
Key Takeaways:
Resources:
Grab your FREE 3-video training. 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 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.
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An Akita Overcomes Hip and Knee Pain - and Changes His Behavior Too
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In this episode, Mary challenges traditional quick-fix approaches to dog mobility issues. Instead, she introduces Debono Moves, a holistic practice that creates lasting benefits for both dogs and their humans.
Inspired by the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ and other modalities, Debono Moves combines gentle hands-on processes with mindfulness and gratitude. This unique approach enhances the physical and emotional well-being of dogs and their human companions alike.
Through personal stories and success cases, Mary demonstrates how Debono Moves can transform mobility issues in dogs of all ages and conditions. She emphasizes the power of presence, compassionate curiosity, and deep listening when working with dogs.
Beyond improving canine mobility, this practice offers broader benefits, including increased creativity and self-awareness for the human practitioner. Discover how this sustainable path can enrich your dog's life and your own!
Resources:
Grab your FREE video training. Includes Rhythm Circles and Connected Breathing!
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.
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