Millie's First Session

Millie was the perfect candidate to show the effectiveness of High Touch Jin Shin Acupressure on Emotional Problems

Case History

Millie is a rescue dog, a 7 year old brindle french bulldog.

Unwanted by her breeder owner because she used to take over the other bitches litters, she was eventually moved outside to a heated kennel where she stayed for 3 years before being rehomed.

Initially she was an adorable dog, when she was spayed shortly after rehoming she became increasingly aggressive toward visitors. More so towards the new owners son and daughter-in-law who would visit on a regular basis. It was these two who collected Millie in the first instance and seemed to get on very well with her, it was a sudden change in temperament which shocked the family.

Millie went from greeting them in the home to showing signs of aggression and hiding behind the owners legs whilst growling. This then escalated to attempting to bite the son and daughter-in-law when unprovoked.

Millie has also developed issues with her bowels, fluctuating from constipation to diarrhea as well as developing clouding of the eyes, a possible onset of glaucoma or cataracts and an obsessive licking of the furniture.

First Session

When I first saw Millie she seemed wary, coming to me on her belly like a soldier crawling through an obstacle course. Outwardly she was a heavy set dog with a fine coat and no obvious signs of ailments apart from her eyes. Her teeth were in good order and she is fed a varied diet.

I used the 'hug' hold to reassure her and attempt to put her at ease. This involves focussing on the #13 & #9 points (just below the shoulders and in the centre of her chest). She enjoyed the feeling that this gave her although did not completely relax as many of animals tend to do.

The main central vertical was the next flow that I applied, to harmonise the body and give it an intitial energy boost. Again all went well, a few signs of release such as yawning, stomach rumbling and licking of the lips.

This tends to be the extent of the first session, to allow the animal to come to adjust to the changes in itself which comes with the therapy, and to give the body time to begin its work in healing itself. High Touch Jin Shin is a tool to unblock areas of stagnant energy and assists the body's own natural healing system. Its work is cumulative and can continue for 24 hours after each session. Hence leaving Millie with the initial taster.

Check back and see how she got on and what came next....

Alternatively if you would like to book an appointment for your pet please call Hanna Ferguson-Gardner on 01495 271369 or 07507032768 or email info@k9equinetherapy.co.uk

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