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.

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