Akiji With His Service Dog Merlin

Akiji, a paraplegic with his Service Dog Merlin. Merlin helps Akiji to become more independent. Merlin helps Akiji around the house, at work and when Akiji goes out into public. Merlin helps Akiji to pull his wheelchair into his van. ( Note: Akiji invented the tool to close his van door) Merlin is at home helping around the apartment, by cleaning up his toys, closing the door, turning the lights on and off. Merlin even carries the groceries and bags when Akiji goes shopping. Merlin doesn't always work, even service dogs need time to play.Merlin is playing fetch in the snow. Merlin tore his ACL while jumping off of a bed. He injured his rear left leg in 2009. After Merlin's surgery, Merlin started pool therapy to make his leg stronger. Here is video of Merlin's first time going into the pool. Merlin has never been swimming before. Merlin also use a water treadmill to help with his rehab. Merlin is fully recovered now and back to helping Akiji. Merlin was trained at Support Dogs Inc, 11645 Lilburn Park Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 http://www.supportdogs.org

Channel: Pets & Animals
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: akijikoi

Length: 10:30
Rating: 5.0
Views: 2999

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