Confusion isn’t failure—it’s a signal that your brain (or your animal’s) is learning something new. In this episode, Mary Debono shares how embracing confusion can improve your movement, mindset, and connection with your horse or dog.
Key Takeaways
- Confusion is a natural and valuable part of the learning process.
- Your nervous system—and your animal’s—needs time and space to process new information.
- Novelty and variation disrupt habitual patterns, leading to more efficient movement.
- Asking “How can this feel easier?” can guide you through confusion with grace.
- The key is not to fix but to support—whether it’s your dog, your horse, or yourself.
- Allowing for confusion builds patience, compassion, and a deeper connection.
Resources:
Grab your FREE videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles to help your dog. 🐕 https://www.marydebono.com/lovedog 💥
Get your free videos on Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles with your horse. 🐎https://tinyurl.com/equine-videos
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.
Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our Feldenkrais series:
Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series
All information is for general educational purposes ONLY and does not constitute medical or veterinary advice or professional training advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider if you, your horse, or your dog are unwell or injured. Always use extreme caution when interacting with horses and dogs.
Email mary@marydebono.com
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