About
Elizabeth Johnson has gathered nearly 40 years of experience in diverse animal-related fields including canine and equine therapy and rehabilitation on competitive, service, military, police, and companion animals. She has worked as a small/large/exotic animal veterinary technician and instructor, and in the wildlife world as a biologist, instructor, and rehabilitator.
Elizabeth is the author of Know Your Dog’s True Nature – Understanding Canine Personality through the Five Elements (Findhorn Press/Inner Traditions) and also a 2020 TEDx speaker: Four Life Lessons from Our Old Dogs, a mentor, and copywriter for non-profit animal and conservation organizations, and contributes blog articles and webinars to numerous rescue organizations. She is vice president of Global Wildlife Resources, a company that teaches ethical and humane handling of wildlife.
Elizabeth happily lives with her veterinarian husband on Whidbey Island, WA. They enjoy hiking, kayaking, gardening, supporting a sustainable community, and howling at night with their two rescue dogs, Wilbur and Pretzel.
Featured Work
Know Your Dog's True Nature, Understanding Canine Personality through the Five Elements
Do you ever wonder why your dog does what he does?
Know Your Dog’s True Nature is a dog owners gateway to understanding the complex relationship of dogs and their humans.
Full of “aha!” moments, it provides a clear and accessible interpretation of the ancient wisdom of each Five Element Archetype for dogs and humans and how they weave together…or not!
• Explore Archetypes that offer a fresh perspective on a dog’s and dog owner’s personalities, stressors, behaviors, wants and needs, and more
• Element Archetype quizzes for both dog and human
• Supportive lifestyle measures for body, mind, and spirit
• Old Dog elemental support
• Rescue dog and rescue worker elemental guidance
• Acupressure techniques for balancing elements
• Life Lessons from the other end of the leash
Explore TCM’s ancient wisdom for a deeper understanding of your dog’s Five Element Archetype and Yours!
“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
