Basic Canine Acupressure for Dog Owners

• Learn the origin of animal acupressure

• The concept of energy referred to as Qi and its relation to meridians

  
  

Learn the difference between acupuncture and acupressure.

Basic Canine Anatomy PDF Chart with vertebrae numbered and bones

1. Meridians used in traditional Chinese medicine for acupuncture and acupressure.

2. 12 Meridians plus 2 Extra-ordinary meridians

3. Theory on how meridians work with acu-points

4. Yin Yang Meridian theories

5. Meridians and their paired organs and meridians

An introduction to acu-points.

Please check the Resources section for a PDF of the dog chart with the 18 acu-points we will cover.

Contraindications for Acupressure - When NOT to do an acupressure session.

Guidelines and tips to make your dog's acupressure session relaxing.

Here are a few symptoms to be aware of during and after a session.

Introduction to Acupressure Techniques

 Demonstration on various acupressure techniques using your fingers and thumbs. This is done on a mat so you may see how it is done. This will also be demonstrated on a dog in a later video.

Demonstration of Rolling, used in Tui Na which is a Chinese form of acupressure. This is done on a mat so you may see it more clearly. This will also be demonstrated on a dog in a later video.

Demonstration of hand cupping on a mat. This will be demonstrated on a dog in a later video.

• Finger techniques

• Using one finger for acupressure

• Using thumb and fingers for acupressure

• Tui Na Rolling technique

• Cupping technique

All on a mat. These will be demonstrated on a dog later on. Please practice these techniques on a yoga mat, cooling mat or a pillow.

This video was filmed for many of my dog patients' owners who want to use a laser at home for their pets. It is also goingto be featured on the Four Paws Acupuncure Youtube Channel.  Free to subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@fourpawsacupuncture

A fun laser demo with Dr Doogie Howlzer, a Salem MA celebrity. This was filmed for the Four Paws Acupuncture YouTube Channel

Demonstration on some of the techniques taught above on my dog Quan Yin. The meridians talked about will be covered in later chapters. There will also be more videos demonstrating techniques on Quan Yin.

Using Tuning Forks with Acupressure for those who are trained in Sound Therapy and Tuning Forks.

Please note: In this class we will not be covering how to use Tuning Forks. Sound Therapy is a completely different type of modality that would take a few hours more of class time.

Using a 128 Otto Weighted Tuning Fork on a 13 yr old Chihuahua Mix ? With Neck & Spine Pain. I did not use acupuncture on this dog - too wiry and small to needle. Instead I used laser, tuning fork, acupressure and a selenite wand. The video on the selenite wand is on this class too.

Th 128 Otto Weighted Tuning Fork is from Biosonics https://biosonics.com/  I do not sell these nor make any compensation for recommending them. I use it in my acupuncture practice on animals and people with pain.

?From the book: The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian "Placing a selenite wand upon one's back along the length of the spine can achieve energetic alignment of the vertebrae and chakras."

The next two videos will cover Bach Flower Rescue Remedy and the Chinese Liniment Zheng Gu Shui - how and why they are used.

Please note: The Bach Flower Rescue Remedy video was filmed for another class I have on Udemy. In this class we will be talking only about the Bach Flower Rescue Remedy and not the individual Bach Flower essences.

Bach Flower Rescue Remedy for stress, anxiety and emotional issues.