Know your dog's true nature

Know Your Dog's True Nature

Understanding Canine Personality through the Five Elements

Learn “why your dog does what he does,” including old dogs and rescue dogs

  • Element Archetype quizzes for both dog and human 
  • A fresh view on a dog’s and dog owner’s stressors, wants, needs, and more
  • Supportive lifestyle measures for body, mind, and spirit
  • Acupressure techniques for element balance

"This book is super fun, practical, and lively! It's a true fusion of the wisdom and healing techniques from the TCM system and an enlightened approach for any dog parent to enhance their training program."

Jesse Sternberg, Founder of the Peaceful Alpha Project, Author of Enlightened Dog Training 

A diagram showing the five elements of the earth , fire , wood , water , and metal

KNOW YOUR DOG’S TRUE NATURE

Understanding Canine Personality through the Five Elements

by Elizabeth Anne Johnson

Foreword by Allen Schoen DVM, MS, PhD (hon.) CVA

Know Your Dog's True Nature - Understanding Canine Personality through the Five Elements.

Explore TCM’s ancient wisdom for a deeper understanding of your dogs Five Element Archetype and create relationship harmony for you both.

  • Learn “why your dog does what he does”
  • Archetypes offer a fresh perspective to clearly “see” and understand a dog’s and dog owner’s personalities, stressors, behaviors, wants and needs, and more
  • Element Archetype quizzes for both dog and human
  • Elemental relationship guidance
  • Provides supportive lifestyle measures for balance in the body, mind, and spirit
  • Old Dog elemental support 
  • Rescue dog and rescue worker elemental guidance
  •  Acupressure techniques for balancing each element
  •  Life Lessons from the other end of the leash

Know Your Dog’s True Nature is a dog owners gateway to understanding the complex relationships of dogs and their humans. Full of “aha!” moments, it provides a clear and accessible interpretation of the ancient wisdom of each Five Element dog and human Archetype. It is an organized “tried and true” perspective on how to really see your dog and how to create relationship harmony and a peaceful, adaptive home environment.


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Reviews

I love this book! Elizabeth Johnson’s knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, warmth as a healer and passion for dogs has 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.

Joan Ranquet

Animal Communicator, Author, Speaker, Founder of Communication with all Life University and the Shelter Initiative


Johnson's lifetime of experience with dogs and animals of every kind shines through, as does her compassion and healing approach to the journey we share with other species. Highly recommended!

Suzanne Clothier

Relationship Centered Dog Training, Author of Bones Would Rain from the Sky


What a fabulous book for dogs and their 2-leggeds! Elizabeth Anne Johnson’s deep rapport with dogs and humans, coupled with her all-encompassing wisdom of the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine, come alive in this practical guide to recognizing and loving your dog’s traits.

Cheryl Schwartz DVM

 Author - Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine For Cats & Dogs


Elizabeth has written a book that will be a shining treasure for those who love dogs. I am so excited to have her clear voice show us a new approach to an ancient way toward harmony with our beloved dogs.

Susan Tenney
Elemental Acupressure, International Educator and Practitioner


Elizabeth Johnson has beautifully created a much-needed resource that is sure to become your go-to book for your animal’s wellness journey! 

Tammy Billups

Author Animal Soul Contracts,  Animal Wayshowers, Soul Healing with Our Animal Companions


Know Your Dog’s True Nature by Elizabeth Anne Johnson provides insights in how to determine your dog’s personality archetype which will reveal how best you can work with your dog while building a loving and caring relationship. This book will help you understand and appreciate your canine even more than you already do!

Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis

Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Resources


Elizabeth’s book shows you simple, understandable ways to use the Five Element techniques for better health and understanding for both your dogs and yourself. If you are interested in dogs and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is a must-read!

Dr. Jeff Grognet DVM

Holistic Animal Health Courses, New Earth Vet


This book is super fun, practical, and lively! It's a true fusion of the wisdom and healing techniques from the TCM system and an enlightened approach for any dog parent to enhance their training program. 

Jesse Sternberg

Founder of the Peaceful Alpha Project, Author of Enlightened Dog Training 


I have live-captured and rescued more than 150 dogs from extremely stressful situations caused by natural disasters, highway accidents, or adoption events. Elizabeth’s five-element behavioral theories are offering me an opportunity to understand why individual dogs make individual decisions.  Understanding why these “Lost Dog Syndrome” dogs behaved uniquely in the past will help me be a better dog rescuer in the future!

Dave Pauli

Master humane society international animal rescuer, master dog trapper, and certified Master Naturalist 

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