Basic Canine Acupressure for Dog Owners

Important guidelines and tips for taking this class.

• 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.

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.

Learn all about the Chinese herbal liniment Zheng Gu Shui and how it is used for pain in acupressure.

Video demonstration on how to apply the Chinese liniment Zheng Gu Shui on a dog.

This BLOOPER video is not required! Just an actual demonstration of what may happen if your dog does not like the Zheng Gui Shu!

After Zeke's laser, tuning fork and selenite crystal session I massaged Zheng Gu Shui on his neck and spine, upper back then did more laser. His pain is mostly located at his neck and upper back.

This video was created for the Four Paws Acupuncture Youtube  channel. These are the remedies I recommend to my human patients, and many of  these can be used for dogs.  

It's time to cover the acu-points and their meridians. Some of these sections are long. Please take a break when you need one.

A PDF with the points are in the Resource section for you to print and follow along.

Acu-points used to calm the mind and ease stress or anxiety.

In this section you will learn about the Large Intestine Meridian and two major points Large Intestine 11 and Large Intestine 15.

PDFs are in the resource section below.

Video demonstration on a dog finding Large Intestine 11 and Large Intestine 15

Finding LI 11 and LI 15 on a human. Please note this was filmed while we were still in quarantine mode due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I apologize for any noise outside while filming.

Learn about the Small Intestine Meridian and acu-point Small Intestine 11.

Video demonstration on a dog finding LI 11 LI 15

Demonstration on how to find Small Intestine 11 on a dog. Please note this is a difficult point to find exactly on a human or a dog.

However, doing cupping or rolling on that area as well as gentle massage will be very effective in treating pain. Add Zheng Gu Shui if needed.

Learn about the Stomach Meridian, its pathway, functions and the Acu-point ST 36.

PDF Point location chart included in Resources

Locating ST 36 on a dog along with UB 60 which is covered in a future section

Finding Stomach 36 on a human body. Please note this was filmed while we were still in quarantine mode due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I apologize for any noise outside while filming.

In this section you will learn:

• The Kidney Meridian, its pathway and function

• Acu-point Kidney 3

This video demonstrates how to find Kidney 3 on a dog. Please note there is another video posted in the Urinary Bladder Section demonstrating how to find Kidney 3 and Urinary Bladder 60 on a dog too.

Learn about the Urinary Bladder Meridian, its functions and pathway.

Acu-points UB 13

UB 17

UB 18

PDF Location charts in Resource section

Video demonstration finding UB 13, UB 17, UB 18 & UB 23 on a dog

Acu-points

• UB 23

• UB 28

• UB 60

PDF with locations are in the Resource section.

Demonstration on how to find UB 60 and KI 3 on a dog.

Finding K3 and UB 60 on a human video. Please note this was filmed while we were still in quarantine mode due to the Covid -19 pandemic. I apologize for any noise outside while filming.

Another video showing where UB 60 is located

Review of UB points on the back of a dog video

The next few sections are long. Please take a break.

Learn about:

• Du Mai aka Governing Vessel Meridian

• Acu-point Du 4

• Acu-point Du 20

PDF with location in Resource section

Demonstration of doing acupressure on Du 20 on a dog.

Learn about:

• Gallbladder Meridian

• Acu-point GB 29

• Acu-point GB 30

• Acu-point GB 31

• Acu-point GB 34

PDF with locations in the Resource section

Video demonstration finding Gb 29 GB 30 on a dog

Video demonstration finding GB 34 on a dog

Finding GB 34 on a human video. Please note this was filmed while we were still in quarantine mode due to the Covid -19 pandemic. I apologize for any noise outside while filming.

Another demonstration on acupressure for back and hip pain and problems on a dog.

Demonstration of finding acu-points on a dog.

• Large Intestine 11

• Stomach 36

• Urinary Bladder 23

A review of all the acu-points covered in this class according to their syndromes.

PDF Cheat Sheet in Resources for you!

Review of the Large Intestine Points covered in this class. Feel free to skip if you feel confident in finding these points.

A review of the Gall Bladder Acu-points covered in this class. Feel free to skip if you are confident in locating these points.

Review of the Urinary Bladder Acu-points located on the back.

Signs and symptoms your dog may be in pain.

A brief description how to apply what you learned in this class to working with cats.