"Dog Mother is a deep dive into how cultures throughout world history have interacted with the dog and its pivotal role in developing human life. Many people have venerated the dog in the areas of folklore, mythology, and religion. Cross-cultural connections shine new insights with a focus on the Daoist perspective. Discussions and quotes from a wide range of authors specializing in varied fields of study supplement this work in highlighting the dog's significant role. Why is the dog so important? What is humanity's true relationship with the dog? Dr. Baolin Wu opens the door, revealing the true spirit which connects the dog and humanity. In addition, he shares for the first time the Chinese zodiacal Dog Qigong form from the White Cloud Temple, Beijing, a spiritual practice embodying the canine spirit that we all love and cherish. This qigong helps increase the body's ability to self-heal, establish a deep relationship with nature, and transform the practitioner. He further supplements the practice with Dog Neigong exercises simple enough to perform throughout the day, increasing the body's natural senses (e.g., smelling, hearing, seeing), generating and promoting a long healthy life, and helping to prevent the onset of the most common diseases that plague humanity to date"--