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This course is the first step toward certification in animal acupressure, led by a Nationally Certified Animal Acupressure Practitioner. It provides the essential knowledge and hands-on skills you need to safely and effectively support your dog’s health and wellbeing. In this course, you will learn: ✨ Foundations of acupressure and its benefits for dogs ✨ Key canine anatomy and meridian systems for accurate point location ✨ Vital Substances, Zang-Fu organ theory, and their role in balance and health ✨ The bladder meridian, Source Points, and Alarm Points ✨ Assessment techniques: the Four Examinations, vitality rating, tongue, and pulse assessment ✨ Special point categories: Master, Influential, Connecting, and Jing-Well Points ✨ Basics of pathology and recognizing patterns of imbalance ✨ An introduction to photopuncture as a complementary tool You’ll also explore how acupressure can address common concerns such as allergies, digestive health, anxiety, and joint mobility. What’s Included: ✅ Over 60 minutes of instructional video lessons ✅ Photos of each major point, shown on a live dog for easy reference ✅ Worksheets and guided exercises ✅ Canine acupressure point and meridian charts ✅ Quizzes to test and reinforce your knowledge This course is part of the full certification path: 1️⃣ Canine Acupressure Course (this course) – build your foundation 2️⃣ Five Element Theory Course – deepen your understanding of energy patterns and more assessment tools 3️⃣ Case Studies & Final Certification Course – apply your skills in practice Please note: Your certification will be issued through Poll to Pastern. To qualify for NBCAAM National Board certification, you will also need to complete 40 hours of in-person training. This hands-on portion will be scheduled at a later date, and we will keep you updated as details become available. 💻 Enroll today and begin your journey toward certification while building a stronger, healthier connection with your dog.