This book introduces acupressure massage techniques, based on the system of traditional Chinese medicine, for the care and handling of dogs. It describes the basic concepts of chi (qi), the five phases, the eight principles, and the channels and points, and gives charts of each channel which include information on physical and behavioral indicators, function, location, and type of point. There are also charts for accumulation, alarm, association, phase, connecting, influential, master, sedation, tonification, source, and ting points, and a section containing detailed methods of treatment, channel stretching techniques, preventive treatment, case studies, and acupressure techniques for specific problems including arthritis, soreness, stifle, problems of the hips, and calming.