Your Roadmap for Navigating DM with Confidence & Care:
A 10-Part Video Series
Caring for a dog with degenerative myelopathy (DM) is an emotional and physical journey—one filled with love, uncertainty, and countless questions.
This 10-part video series is designed to guide you every step of the way, providing expert knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help you navigate this diagnosis with confidence and care.
As founder of the Canine Bowen Institute, I’ve worked with thousands of students and dog parents in over 36 countries.
Through my Response5 method, I’ve seen firsthand how the right approach—both physically and emotionally—can make a world of difference in a dog’s quality of life.
My best to you and your dog,
Debi Famelos
What You’ll Learn in This Series:
1️⃣ Understanding DM – What’s happening inside your dog’s body and the latest research on managing the disease.
2️⃣ Recognizing the Signs – The early symptoms and how to track your dog’s progression.
3️⃣ Is DM Painful? – Understanding what your dog feels and how to manage discomfort.
4️⃣ Does DM Progress Quickly? – What to expect and how to prepare for each stage.
5️⃣ Adapting Your Home – How to create a safe, mobility-friendly space for your dog.
6️⃣ Good Days & Bad Days – Managing energy, fatigue, and strategies to keep your dog thriving.
7️⃣ Important Home Therapies – Hands-on techniques, including Response5, massage, and at-home exercises.
8️⃣ The Caregiving Emotional Journey – Part 1 – Coping with overwhelm, exhaustion, and the emotional toll of caring for a beloved companion.
9️⃣ The Caregiving Emotional Journey – Part 2 – Finding balance, self-care, and emotional resilience through this journey.
🔟 Making the Tough Decisions – Understanding when it’s time to say goodbye and how to prepare with love and grace.
Each video is conversational, educational, and deeply compassionate, offering real-world advice and emotional support from someone who truly understands.
This isn’t just about DM—it’s about cherishing every moment with your dog and ensuring they live with comfort, dignity, and love.
Watch the series, take what resonates, and know that you’re doing an incredible job.