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• Learn how you can improve a dog's quality of life despite health issues
• Stories shared about dogs with degenerative myelopathy and hip dysplasia
• Focus on expanding possibilities and thinking creatively
• Techniques discussed: using a doggie wheelchair in innovative ways, simulating walking while lying down, and a great “reset” for you and your dog: Connected Breathing
• Emphasis on open-mindedness and imagination in finding solutions
• Importance of adding novelty and variety to a dog's life
• Traditional methods often fixate on problems, but you can shift your mindset to expand your dog's potential for movement and a better life.
• Learn how to get free video training to help your dog

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Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d11

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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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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:

• Improve a dog's ability to move and function
• Reduce the risk of injury
• Deepen the bond between dog and owner
• Enhance communication and focus

Resources:

Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d10

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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 [email protected] 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. 

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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

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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. 

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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

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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: https://www.marydebono.com/caninebacklifts 💥

The next episode will discuss another dog with a severe back problem and the key to healing

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Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d7

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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.  

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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

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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

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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.

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Podcast show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d4

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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

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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

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