Full Description
Discover your dog's Five Element archetype to better understand their behaviors and needs
• Looks at each dog element archetype individually, exploring their personality strengths and weaknesses, emotional defaults, how they react under stress, what makes them happy, and their potential physical ailments and conditions
• Offers holistic practices to help support each elemental dog type at any stage of life, including diagrams of acupressure points that can help
• Includes element archetype quizzes to determine your dog's type as well as your own
DO YOU EVER WONDER why your canine friend behaves the way they do? With sensitivity and skill, master animal healer Elizabeth Anne Johnson takes you into the body, mind, and heart of the dog—sharing intimate stories of working dogs who are changing the world, rescue dogs who change us, old dogs offering profound wisdom, and humans making the world a better place.
Introducing the five element archetypes of the Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water Dog, Know Your Dog's True Nature illuminates practical ways to gain insigh into the unique personalities of your animal companion. As you explore the similarities and dynamics between dog and human, you'll come to appreciate the mutually supportive structures and richness in your relationships, an understanding that helps to create a peaceful and happy home environment for all. In this guide you will find:
• five element archetype quizzes for both dogs and humans
• a fresh perspective on a dog's elemental stressors, behaviors, wants, and needs
• easy acupressure techniques for balancing each element
• a unique lens on old dogs and rescue dogs
• supportive lifestyle measures and life lessons from the other end of the leash
Elizabeth's stories and adventures from a lifetime of animal healing and many dog partners will tickle your heart, mind, and empathy, and create a safe and sacred container for your own trek with your beloved companion.
Contents
Foreword by Allen Schoen, DVM
PART 1 — Introduction
1. A Dog's Eye View
Ancient Minds and Methods
Archetypes
Wants, Needs, Stressors, and Support
Rescue Dogs and Shelter Applications:
More Than Just a Curiosity
2. How to Use This Book
The Scenario
Quizzes
Father Time
Acupoints for Elemental Balance
PART 2 — The Element Dog
3. The Wood Dog
Characteristics of a Wood Dog
Best Practices for Working with Wood Dogs
Common Ailments in Wood Dogs
Wood Element Rescue Dogs - Misunderstood Stars
The Old Wood Dog
Acupressure Points for the Wood Dog
4. The Fire Dog
Characteristics of a Fire Dog
Best Practices for Working with Fire Dogs
Common Ailments in Fire Dogs
Fire Element Rescue Dogs - Chaos to Connection
The Old Fire Dog
Acupressure Points for the Fire Dog
5. The Earth Dog
Characteristics of an Earth Dog
Best Practices for Working with Earth Dogs
Common Ailments in Earth Dogs
Earth Element Rescue Dogs - Eat, Play, Nap, Love
The Old Earth Dog
Acupressure Points for the Earth Dog
6. The Metal Dog
Characteristics of a Metal Dog
Best Practices for Working with Metal Dogs
Common Ailments in Metal Dogs
Metal Element Rescue Dogs - Hiding in the Light
The Old Metal Dog
Acupressure Points for the Metal Dog
7. The Water Dog
Characteristics of a Water Dog
Best Practices for Working with Water Dogs
Common Ailments in Water Dogs
Water Element Rescue Dogs - Searching for the Spirit Dog
The Old Water Dog
Acupressure Points for the Water Dog
PART 3 — The Relationship with the Humans
8. Now, Who Are You?
Brief Overview of the Human Elements
The Human Scenario
Amazing Humans Living Their Elements
Wood Element
Fire Element
Earth Element
Metal Element
Water Element
9. The Weaving of Relationships
Sheng (Creation) Cycle
Ko (Control) Cycle
Creation vs. Control
10. Balancing and Blending for Harmony
Balancing Acts
Extroverts, Introverts, and Energy
Element Combinations and How They Work Together
Like Attracts Like
Strategies for Rebalancing - Bringing Calmness
and Clear Focus to Each Element
11. Rescue and Shelter: Applications of Five Element Theory
12. The Happy Wagging Tail: A Love Letter to Dogs
Appendices
A. Dog Element Quizzes
B. Human Element Quizzes
C. Element Dog Overviews
Resources and Recommended Reading for Your Journey
Training, Practitioners, Organizations
Favorite Books on Animals
Books on Five Elements for Humans
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
