Learn how to spot the subtle signs of injury and arthritis in dogs before they become serious problems. Discover key movement patterns to watch for, understand your dog's natural behaviors, and become a proactive advocate for your dog's joint and mobility health.
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Discover how addressing your horse's entire body, especially back tension, can transform difficult hoof handling into a calm, cooperative experience. Learn gentle, effective practices that replace force with understanding, creating lasting positive change in your horse's hoof care routine.
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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, 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...
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.
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Discover why traditional stretching might be holding you back. Learn how the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ and Debono Moves offer a revolutionary, science-backed approach to improving flexibility and movement for both riders and horses - with...
In this episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs," Mary Debono builds on the previous episode's discussion about the power of novelty and variation in enhancing your dog's nervous system. She explains how changing the context or environment when working with your dog—whether during hands-on practic...
In this episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs," Mary Debono delves into the transformative impact of introducing novelty and variation into your dog's life. By gently shifting routines and creating new experiences, you can stimulate your dog's nervous system in positive ways that lead to improve...
Mary Debono challenges the common instinct to correct a dog’s posture or movement problems. Drawing from her extensive experience with Debono Moves and the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ, Mary explains why forcing a dog into a different posture may backfire by triggering the nervous system's protective respons...
In this episode of Easier Movement, Happier Horses, Mary Debono continues her exploration of how to enhance your horse's learning and movement capabilities.
Building on the principles of the Feldenkrais Method, Mary discusses the importance of changing the context during practice sessions to...
In this episode, Mary Debono continues her discussion on how to work with your horse's existing habits to encourage ease and comfort. Building on concepts from previous episodes, Mary explains the importance of introducing novel, non-habitual movements that engage the horse's nervous system in ...
In this episode, Mary Debono builds on the previous discussion about why it’s crucial to work with, rather than against, a horse’s current movement patterns.
Mary explains how supporting a horse’s tendency for spinal extension, for instance, can be the first step in helping the horse discover he...
In this episode of "Easier Movement, Happier Horses," Mary Debono delves into the often-overlooked concept of working WITH a horse's current movement patterns, however "incorrect" we may think they are, instead of trying to force a change.
Mary explains how many equestrians, in their desire to ...
