How Movement Unlocks Learning #144 #behavior #brain training #debono moves #dogs #feldenkrais #horses Mar 11, 2026

What if the key to better learning — for you and for your animals — was already built into the nervous system?

In this episode, Mary explores neuroplasticity: the nervous system's remarkable capacity to adapt, reorganize, and discover new possibilities. Drawing on the foundational work of Dr. Moshe...

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When Kindness Isn't Enough: The Body-Behavior Connection #142 #behavior #brain training #canine behavior #debono moves #equine movement #feldenkrais #feline #horse cat dog Feb 21, 2026

What if the key to a more confident and social animal isn't more training, but helping them feel more at home in their own body?

In this episode, Mary shares three case studies from her decades of hands-on work: a shutdown horse, a semi-feral cat with mysterious hind leg trouble, and an anxious you...

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Breaking the Tension Loop: Mindful Awareness for You and Your Dog #129 #behavior #canine #debono moves connected breathing Jul 28, 2025
 

Every dog guardian has experienced those moments when their canine companion seems to react before anything even happens. The nail clippers come out, and your dog disappears. You approach that corner on your walk, and tension fills the air. What's really happening in these everyday interactions...

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