Know Your Dog's True Nature

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&&&8212;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.

“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!”

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