Understanding Your Dog’s True Nature with Holistic Healer Elizabeth Ann Johnson

In this episode of Rooted Tails by Rooted Owl, host Jeffrey Mendelson sits down with Elizabeth Ann Johnson—holistic animal healer, wildlife biologist, and author of Know Your Dog’s True Nature. They explore how the ancient Five Element theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine can help pet owners understand their dog’s personality, health imbalances, and healing needs on a much deeper level.

From emotional healing and preventative care to how nature-based approaches can transform your pet’s wellbeing, Elizabeth brings decades of experience and heartfelt stories to this insightful conversation.

Key Lessons Covered in This Episode:

• What the Five Elements Say About Your Dog: Discover how the Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water elements explain your dog’s core personality and health tendencies—and how this knowledge can guide both care and training.
• Holistic Healing Explained: Elizabeth breaks down what it truly means to be a holistic healer and why animals respond more effectively to nature-centered treatments than humans often do.
• The Emotional-Physical Connection: Learn why behavior issues are often rooted in physical imbalances, and how understanding your dog’s element can prevent and correct long-term health problems.
• How the Five Elements Help Humans Too: Elizabeth shares how identifying your pet’s element not only improves pet-parent relationships but also helps us better understand ourselves and those around us.
• Practical Tools for Every Element: From anxiety in Fire dogs to weight gain in Earth dogs, Elizabeth offers personalized wellness insights—and shows how Rooted Owl’s supplements pair perfectly with each dog’s energetic profile.
• The Heart of Rescue Work: Elizabeth shares her mission to help rescue organizations match dogs and families more intentionally using elemental typing—reducing rehoming rates and improving adoption success.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Every dog has a core personality tied to one of the Five Elements

✅ Imbalance in organs and emotions often leads to behavior issues

✅ Early intervention using holistic tools leads to better outcomes

✅ Your dog’s element can reveal how to best care for and connect with them

✅ The Five Element framework helps humans build deeper relationships—with pets and people alike

Listen Now:

If you want to go beyond training and truly understand your dog—emotionally, physically, and energetically—this episode is essential. Elizabeth Ann Johnson’s approach offers a revolutionary way to build healthier, longer-lasting connections with your furry companions.

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Connect with Elizabeth Ann Johnson:

• Learn more at https://www.elizabethannejohnson.com/
• Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/4leggedwellness/

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