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Toru Oki, the parent of the famous dog Tyori and the raising of the dog
At Tsukiji River Ginza Park, there are statues of Tyori and five puppies as the "Famous Dog Tyori Monument".
Tyroli is the first therapy dog in Japan.
Therapy Dog supports the mental and physical care of patients at facilities for the elderly, facilities for the disabled, hospitals, etc.
I have a special training to do it.
As a therapy dog, Tyroli brought hope to many people, and gave him hope.
This monument was built in honor of his contribution to social welfare.
Tylori has become a lot of books
A lot of the therapy dog tylori
A book has been published.
One of them (left photo) "Famous Dog Tirol"
(written by Toru Oki, Iwasaki Shoten) is author Toru Oki
From the meeting of Tyroli, a therapy dock
Practical activities of Tylori as a therapy dog
And even the sickness and breakup of tyroli in easy-to-read sentences
It's written.
Introduction of Mr. Toru Oki
Toru Oki was born in Nihonbashi Ningyocho, in 1976.
Lives and works in the United States.
The only Asian Blues Singer in the U.S. music world
He has been active worldwide, including successful U.S. tours.
I'm a musician.
On the other hand, as an animal protector, he contributed to friendship and goodwill between Japan and the United States.
Therapy with the rescue of abandoned dogs and affected dogs
He is a pioneer in dog development, and is a general incorporated foundation.
He is the founder of the International Therapy Dog Association.
Training tour of the therapy dog
Recently, with special permission, the therapy dog was offered at the Association's Training Plaza (Chiba Prefecture) at the training plaza of the association.
I had the opportunity to have a training tour.
According to Mr. Oki, "The curriculum for becoming a therapy dog is based on the experience of the field.
There are 45 subjects that were born."
On this day, we visited walking training, a person with a disability, a person with a cane, and a person who pierced a cane.
Training so that the other person, such as a wheelchair, can walk at any speed, at any speed.
That's right.
In training, the role of handlers (education and instructor of therapy dog) is also important.
It will be.
After training to stay close to a wheelchair
Therapy dogs, handlers and Oki after walking training using a wheelchair.
According to Mr. Oki, "At present, the fourth generation therapy dogs are active, counting from tiloli."
That's right.
For details on the International Therapy Dog Association, please refer to the following URL.
・Activity Pamphlet https://edgydog-a.org/pdf/save5.pdf