The just released book, The Rescued Dog Problem Solver, by Tracy Libby features Maty, the three legged disc dog, who gives back to the community that saved her life. The story demonstrates how Maty helps break the barriers associated with pet and human disabilities, and reaches thousands in her role as the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s humane education dog.
The book is useful to those who adopt or rescue dogs. It offers insights and techniques to ensure success. With every adoption, the Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) hopes people understand the rewards of commitment. Dr. Liz Gray, a veterinarian and applied animal behaviorist, is developing HSCO’s new behavior program.
Executive Director Sabrina Slusser said, “HSCO’s investment in a behavior program will provide individualized enrichment, training and socialization plans for every animal that will result in stronger and more loving bonds with their new families.”
Libby was inspired to write the book when she assisted her parents in adopting a shelter dog four years ago. The goal of the book was to provide advice to new owners of shelter or rescue dogs. Libby said, “the book differs from other “rescue” books because it focuses on the positive aspects of rescue dogs, and how with the commitment and the proper training – and a huge dose of love – these dogs can and do make remarkable companions.”
Many of the dogs featured in the book have gone on to become ambassadors for rescued dogs. Libby added, “Kota qualified for the World agility games, Levi qualified for the AKC national rally finals and, of course, Maty competed in two Skyhoundz Canine World
Disc Championships.”