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Discover a simple, powerful hands-on technique to help your dog in body and mind while strengthening your bond. The technique involves a gentle scan of the dog's body, stimulating specific receptors that process sensory information through the emotional part of the brain.

This leads to increased cooperation and bonding between the dog and their person. The contact has the potential to help your dogg become more resilient to stress and improve communication by enhancing awareness of subtle changes in body language.

This gentle scan can be done with your dog in virtually any position, lying on the side, like a sphynx, sitting or even standing.

The slow, gentle movements encourage a deep connection and understanding of the dog's physical and emotional states.

Approaching the practice with fresh eyes and a beginner's mind can help develop a closer relationship with the dog and potentially identify health issues early on.

More information on how to do a body scan can be found in my book, "Grow Young with Your Dog."

Key Takeaways
- Mary Debono shares a hands-on technique for dogs' physical and emotional well-being
- The technique involves a gentle body scan to stimulate specific receptors
- Touch releases neurochemicals for bonding, cooperation, stress resilience, and communication
- Can be done anytime, dog lying down or sitting, focusing on small details
- Described greater detail in Mary Debono's book "Grow Young with Your Dog"
- Creates a deep connection and heartwarming experience for dog and owner

Resources:

Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d21

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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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Feeling stressed on walks because your dog reacts to things like bikes, skateboards or other dogs? You're not alone! Discover how your anxiety can affect your dog's behavior. Learn how to stay calm and make walks enjoyable for both of you!


Key takeaways include:

Understand the Stress Cycle: Recognize how your anxiety can worsen your dog's reactivity. It's a vicious cycle - your stress fuels your dog's stress, making walks unpleasant for both of you.

Take Control of Your State: Learn techniques to manage your stress. Practice mindful breathing, body awareness exercises, and reframing challenges as training opportunities.

The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Discover how positive reinforcement training can help your dog overcome their fear of triggers.

Planning and Preparation: Set your dog up for success by managing the environment (choosing calmer walking routes) and creating a training plan with a positive reinforcement professional.

Imagine Success: Mentally rehearse your walks. Using all your senses to create a rich sensory experience, imagine how you'll handle challenges as they come up on your walks. This mental preparation can boost your confidence and calmness.

Compassion & Gratitude: Approach walks with a sense of compassion for both yourself and your dog. Embrace the journey of learning together and appreciate each moment.

By understanding the impact of your anxiety and implementing these tips, you can create a more enjoyable and stress-free walking experience for you and your beloved canine.

Resources:

Show notes for this episode: https://www.marydebono.com/blog/d20

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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 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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- 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.