Know Your Dog's True Nature

Elizabeth Anne Johnson, EEBW, CBW, has worked on behalf of the health and wellness of small and large pets, exotic animals, and wildlife for 35 years. A holistic animal healer, wildlife biologist and rehabilitator, mentor, adventurer, and howling partner of Wilbur and Pretzel, rescues extraordinaire, Elizabeth lives on Whidbey Island, Washington.

“I love this book! Elizabeth Johnson’s knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, her warmth as a healer, and her passion for dogs have come together in a true trifecta. This is not only a fun and contemplative read, it is a reference book that should be on every dog lover’s shelf. Her guidance through the elements as well as the element-specific stories help you to truly see your own dogs and yourself! I also applied this to my horses and cats! I love the organization of this book. And of course, I love the attention brought to the shelter/rescue animals that need understanding right out of the gate. Bravo, Elizabeth! Well done!”

• Foreword by Allen Schoen, DVMPART 1 — Introduction1. A Dog’s Eye ViewAncient Minds and MethodsArchetypesWants, Needs, Stressors, and SupportRescue Dogs and Shelter Applications:More Than Just a Curiosity2. How to Use This BookThe ScenarioQuizzesFather TimeAcupoints for Elemental BalancePART 2 — The Element Dog3. The Wood DogCharacteristics of a Wood DogBest Practices for Working with Wood Dogs Common Ailments in Wood DogsWood Element Rescue Dogs – Misunderstood StarsThe Old Wood DogAcupressure Points for the Wood Dog4. The Fire DogCharacteristics of a Fire DogBest Practices for Working with Fire DogsCommon Ailments in Fire DogsFire Element Rescue Dogs – Chaos to ConnectionThe Old Fire DogAcupressure Points for the Fire Dog5. The Earth DogCharacteristics of an Earth DogBest Practices for Working with Earth DogsCommon Ailments in Earth DogsEarth Element Rescue Dogs – Eat, Play, Nap, LoveThe Old Earth DogAcupressure Points for the Earth Dog6. The Metal DogCharacteristics of a Metal DogBest Practices for Working with Metal DogsCommon Ailments in Metal DogsMetal Element Rescue Dogs – Hiding in the LightThe Old Metal DogAcupressure Points for the Metal Dog7. The Water DogCharacteristics of a Water DogBest Practices for Working with Water DogsCommon Ailments in Water DogsWater Element Rescue Dogs – Searching for the Spirit DogThe Old Water DogAcupressure Points for the Water DogPART 3 — The Relationship with the Humans8. Now, Who Are You? Brief Overview of the Human ElementsThe Human ScenarioAmazing Humans Living Their ElementsWood ElementFire ElementEarth ElementMetal ElementWater Element9. The Weaving of RelationshipsSheng (Creation) CycleKo (Control) CycleCreation vs. Control10. Balancing and Blending for HarmonyBalancing ActsExtroverts, Introverts, and EnergyElement Combinations and How They Work TogetherLike Attracts LikeStrategies for Rebalancing – Bringing Calmnessand Clear Focus to Each Element11. Rescue and Shelter: Applications of Five Element Theory12. The Happy Wagging Tail: A Love Letter to DogsAppendicesA. Dog Element QuizzesB. Human Element QuizzesC. Element Dog OverviewsResources and Recommended Reading for Your JourneyTraining, Practitioners, OrganizationsFavorite Books on AnimalsBooks on Five Elements for HumansAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIndex