Part Two

I asked how Millie was after the first session and was told that she slept for the rest of the afternoon which is a good sign. On waking she took a great interest in her surroundings, sniffing and exploring as if seeing for the first time.

On greeting her, she crawled 'rambo-style' to me again. Resting just in front of me.

Again I applied the 'hug hold' to calm and reassure her as well as telling her that I was not there to hurt her.

I noticed that the clouding of her eyes did not seem as much as when she was with me last and judging by the report from her owners it does certainly seem to be an improvement visionally.

Millie strikes me as a very confused dog, unsure of her status within her new pack and finding it difficult adjusting. Her body scan also drew me to the area. With this in mind I decided to work her #24 & #26 flow;

#24 - Is on the outer side of the hind feet. Often referred to as the Peacemaker and is associated with keeping the life free of Chaos it allows for cleansing of the toxins and stimulates the lymph system, emotionally it is good when presented with obstinacy, emotional trauma and multiple mental issues.

#26 - Is on the outside of the ribcage. Associated with Self Love. A blocked #26 results in being stalled in the progression of life. Physically it affects the chest area. This point recharges mental and physical functions and when blocked can show signs of low self-esteem and a general feeling of being tired with life.

Again, Millie was a little wary of the attention but stayed with me nonetheless, after a moment or two she showed signs of release although not quite as positive as before. She suddenly lunged forward at me but without opening her mouth, a gesture that you would instinctively move away from, I calmed her with my voice and tried again but without hands on. She took it for about 5 minutes more before deciding that she had enough for today.

I showed her owners the technique for the 'hug hold' and suggest they leave it for today but do it on a daily basis, when it came for Millie to go she was in a rush and looked positively spooked.

All in all I thought it a very successful session, albeit short, as her reaction and eagerness to leave showed me that some sort of buried emotion had been brought to the forefront. I only hope that it isn't too long until I see her again.....