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Canine Chat Email Lists
Canine Chat Email Lists
ASK CINDY YOUR DOG TRAINING QUESTION
What is an E-MAIL LIST?
A canine chat line can be a great way to benefit from the information super highway or it can also be a one sided conversation that is controlled and dominated by a list moderator with an ego problem (most of the time this is the case). It's kind of like buyer beware. I joined a couple of lists and dropped out of one and was kicked out of another (I was too controversial according to the list moderators.)
These lists are best described as computer e-mail chat
lists. They can be fun and informative or they can clutter your e-mail
box and be difficult to deal with. It depends on the list and the person
who is running the list. I have found that the majority of these lists
are extensions of the egos of the list moderators. List moderators have
the
ability to dominate and control the topics being discussed by list members.
If your view on a subject is controversial, there is a good possibility
that you will be chastised, threatened and maybe even kicked off the
list a result. That's exactly what happened to me with the Texas Police
K-9
Association Chat list. You can read about this
episode on my web site. This list has since gone out of business
and the list owner kicked out of law enforcement.
You need to subscribe to a list and you will receive
a copy of all of the e-mails sent to that list. Lists are based on specific
topic's. For example everything on "The Protection Dog Chat List
(PD-L)" concerns protection training (mostly sport dog training and
personal protection dog training). There are lists on many types of dog
training. I have listed a number of them below.
The conversations on the lists follow a given theme.
One list member will ask a question and all of the members that care to
respond will send e-mails to the list answering that question. Everyone
on the list gets all of the responses to the questions. Some lists are
automated lists that are handled by software and servers. Other lists
are dealt with manually so the type of response and speed of the responses
will vary from list to list.
When you subscribe to a list expect to receive a lot
of e-mail. The PD-L or Bite hard-L alone will have up to 50 or more e-mail
messages a day. Be prepared to deal with this volume of e-mails. Other
lists are not as active.
The way you subscribe to each list will vary from list
to list. When the list requires a name you would supply your given name
(ie Ed Frawley), when it asks for your address, you would supply your
e-mail address. When asked for an address,
do not send your postal address.
It is important to follow the directions on how to
subscribe to a list. There is a right and wrong way to do it. Follow
the directions
and you will receive an e-mail welcoming you to the list. SAVE THIS WELCOME
MESSAGE, it will tell you how to unsubscribe from the list. This can
usually be done quickly and automatically if done properly. You may want
to unsubscribe
after viewing a few days of e-mails. If you don't unsubscribe properly
you could be on a list for a long time and not want to be.
If your e-mail program has a signature file, this should
be disabled when trying to subscribe to most lists. The subscription information
should be contained in the body of the e-mail with nothing after it. Do
not sign your name in the body of the e-mail.
If a list goes out of existence and I have it listed
on this page, I would appreciate an e-mail so people do not waste their
time.
Every list seems to have common rules of etiquette.
You are not allowed to slander people, swear, bait people, or advertise
a product. These are grounds for being removed from a list. Being a member
of a list is not a democratic privilege, it is controlled by the list
moderator. So for many people it is a test of their hospitality. In other
words, if you enjoy the list, be polite and think before you write.
PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL ME WITH QUESTION ON HOW TO GET
ON OR OFF A LIST. I AM NOT AN EXPERT IN THESE MATTERS. If you have a
problem signing on to a list, I have given the private e-mail addresses
of the
people that moderate each list. Send them a private e-mail and ask for
help. Don't send me an e-mail because I have nothing to do with the operation
of any of these lists.
If a List goes out of existence, or a new list starts,
please let me know.
AGILITY LISTS
There are three lists on Agility,
two in America and one in Australia.
German Shepherd Dog Lists
We are forming a new webring, called the German Shepherd
Schutzhund Webring. We know there is already a Schutzhund webring, but
we want ours to be for German Shepherd lovers. We are highly devoted SchH
enthusiasts, the owner of our kennel with 25 years experience, twice titling
her own dogs all the way to the WUSV. Our site will focus on working-line
Shepherds and their owners/trainers/breeders. We want a friendly community
webring where people can learn, post to newsgroups, participate in chat,
and have a friendly camaraderie. So we were wondering if you would like
to join. The page for joining is http://edit.webring.org/cgi-bin/membercgi?ring=adlerstein;addform
We will be listed in the webring directory and have
a logo for your pages for links very soon. Since you would be one
of the first on our ring, you would get many visits. If you are
interested in this, please join by clicking on the hyperlink I sent and
just fill in the boxes.
Landis at Adler Stein
1. There are 2 GSD lists. Gareth Davis (gareth@lucifer.latrobe.edu.au)
is the list manager. If you want to join, send him a short description
of yourself and why you would like to be on the list. Usually people are
added within 2 days.
Send your application to:
ehappy@wwnet.com
In the body part of your e-mail type: GSD-L Application
2. Hoflin Publication has a GSD list that is moderated
by Irain Oprisan (andrei@qnet.com).
All of the e-mails to this list may be published in Hoflin's magazines
or books.
Send your request to: GSD-HAh19@hoflin.com
on the body part of the e-mail put: Subscribe
HERDING LIST
This list is owned by Richard Stewart at beeline@tfsksu.net.
The list deals with all topics related to herding.
To subscribe, send an e-mail to:
herders-l-request@beeworx.com
In the body section of the e-mail write: subscribe
Protection Dog List
Protection Dog Chat Line (PD-L), The PD-L is moderated
by Dianne SanLorenzo (vcristel@atlantic.net).
Its a very active list. You can expect 30 to 50 e-mails per day, all dealing
with protection training, mostly sport dog training and personal protection
dog training.
To subscribe, send an e-mail to:
Dianne SanLorenzo (vcristel@atlantic.net)
In the body of the e-mail write:
subscribe PROTECTION-DOG-L your name (ie Ed Frawley),
then give a short description of yourself and why you would like to join.
You will get an e-mail asking you to describing yourself
and why you want on the list. After you send that back, you will be informed
by e-mail what needs to be done next.
Bite hard-L.
The list administrators are Liz Bauer (harkon@inxpress.net)
and Kathi Wilson (kathi@vomviersenrotts.com).
To SUBSCRIBE to the list do the following:
Send a message to Majordomo@MailingList.net
and in the body of the message put: SUBSCRIBE BITEHARD-L
Your subscription request will be sent to the list owners
who
will request a full introduction from you. You will receive notice if
you have been approved for membership after they receive your introduction.
If you need any other information feel free to contact
Liz, Kathi or Tom (WORKNK9@COOKE.NET)
Schutzhund List:
send an e-mail to LISTSERV@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM
Leave the subject line open and in the body of the message
type:
subscribe schutzhund (your name)
You will get a reply to tell us a little about yourself and should take
a few days to get You on.
Who responded to the idea of a new USA list. Those interested
in subscribing may do so by going to www.onelist.com.
Search for USA-GSD list and follow the subscription information.
POLICE K-9 List
The Dogs-Today Internet Forum
The DOGS-TODAY INTERNET FORUM in conjunction with the magazine Dogs Today
is intended for the discussion of all dogs related topics with regard
to activities and events. You can chat about anything. Tell us about your
dog, Members throughout the world are welcome. We also run competitions.
All doggy folk are welcomed. (Free membership) To subscribe, send an e-mail
to:
majordomo@mailinglist.net
In the message simply write subscribe dogs-today your e-mail address Administrator
Co Owner Gill Minter Gill@behaviour-problems.freeserve.co.uk
All-k9 Forum
This is a list for trainers, behaviorists, vets, students, and it is limited
to those involved in training.
All trainers welcome (Free membership)
To subscribe send an email to: ALL-K9@majordomo.net
with the message body: subscribe all-K9
Administrator sheilaghsk9college@falkirk.almac.co.uk
(Sheilagh B Wilson)
The British Police and Services Canine Association FORUM
(free membership)
This forum is administered by George Grayson (UK) and
David the Dogman (Marbella Spain) both life members of the BPSCA. The
object of the BPSCA forum is to host an international exchange of information
and this has been done through the BPSCA's own magazine THE SERVICE DOG
which has been running now for over 10 years.
Details for anyone to enroll as members of the BPSCA
or as a subscriber member can be found on the web at www.k9netuk.com
All are welcome
The object of the forum is to further this international exchange of information.
The forum is therefore open to all serving and retired dog trainers worldwide.
To ensure that we also keep the list to cover a very broad spectrum and
receive the opinions from all professionals whether they be in the Security
Industry, the Veterinary Profession, Behaviorists, Obedience enthusiasts,
Working Trials enthusiasts, Show Organizers, Instructors, Competitors,
all are welcome.
Applications to join the forum should include:
Name and a contact address, detail of whether you are
a serving service dog handler, retired, or, if not your profession or
hobby. Whether you are a member of any other Service Dog Association.
i.e. USA, Canada, Australia, Europe or any other worldwide Service Dog
Association. E Mail Address Any Internet sites. Any person who wishes
to send information that is private or confidential in nature should do
this by private E Mail. The names of all persons on this forum will be
kept by David and George and will not be disclosed to anyone. Upon receipt
of your information we will subscribe you to our forum.
To subscribe
Send an email to bpsca@mailinglist.net
Rot Chat List
Lori May (lmay@mindspring.com)
and Kathi Wilson
(kathi@vomviersenrotts.com)
are the list owners of this chat line. It has been in existence for a
couple of years.
To subscribe:
Send a message to
LISTSERV@APPLE.EASE.LSOFT.COM
with no subject or Subject: none
In the body of the message write:
SUBSCRIBE ROTTIE-L your name
You will be sent a request for a full introduction;
when the
list owners receive your introduction you will be added to the list.
If a List goes out of existence, or a new list starts,
please let me know. Do not e-mail me to answer questions on what's going
wrong with subscribing or unsubscribing to a list. I do not know the details
of these things.
OBEDIENCE LISTS
Mike Richman (obedreq@reepicheep.gcn.uoknor.edu)
is the owner of this list. This list is open to anyone interested in competition
obedience training. It is limited to 400 people so there may be a wait
to get on. It can take 2 weeks from the time you subscribe to the time
you are allowed on.
To subscribe:
arbitation@reepicheep.gcn.uoknor.edu
On the body portion write: OBED-COMP application
In the body of the e-mail you need to write a short resume of your past
experience in obedience and what you think you would add to the list.
You don't have to be a pro to be on this list, so don't be intimidated
by the resume requirement. Remember that there is a 400 person limit and
you will be placed on a list of people waiting to get in if it is full
when you try.
OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS
Mike Richman (obedreq@reepicheep.gcn.uoknor.edu) is
the owner of this list. It is moderated by Anita Fahrenwald at afahren@cyberhighway.com.
This list is only open to obedience instructors. It has a 400 member limit
and there can be a wait to get in.
To subscribe:
listserver@reepicheep.gcn.uoknor.edu
In the subject section write:
OBED-TEACH your name
In the body of the e-mail write a little resume.
ROTTWEILER LIST
Lori May at "lmay@encore.com"
is the list owner of this chat line. It has been in existence for a couple
of years.
To subscribe:
listserv@mail.eworld.com
In the subject line write:
subscribe ROTTIE-L your name
Obedience Judges:
WHAT IS OBED-JUDGES:
OBED-JUDGES is a private e-mail discussion list for
provisional and approved canine obedience trial judges at all levels and
registries. This list, and several others, are provided to us through
the generosity and hard work of Mike Richman, listproc manager. The list
is hosted by OBED-JUDGES list administrator, Richard Strong.
The purpose of OBED-JUDGES is to encourage the exchange
of ideas related to the judging of obedience trials through free and open
communication among peers. This list is meant to be a "think tank"
for those with creative and thoughtful ideas. This list is meant to be
educational in a way that may help us all better understand the challenges
of judging today's obedience entries.
List Notes:
OBED-JUDGES is comprised of only provisional or regularly
approved judges of obedience trials. This list is not for those who have
only match judging experience. Registry officials (i.e. those who serve
in any way in an administrative capacity for a dog registry) will not
be granted membership to the list. Tracking judges or judges of any other
performance events will not be accepted unless they also meet the above
requirements for obedience trial judges.
The archive capability of OBED-JUDGES has been disabled
to encourage more open discussion.
To apply for a subscription to OBED-JUDGES, you must
contact Richard Strong and request a form that needs to be filled out
completely.
Ricahrds e-mail address is: k9obedtrnr@surf-ici.com
Scent Lists
A Scent Dogs Chat list for Police Tracking, Narcotics
work, Cadaver Recovery, and Search Work. Its hosted by the Texas Police
Dog Association. This list is moderated by "Kathleen Weaver."
Send an e-mail to: info@txk9cop.metronet.com
and you will get the information on how to join.
SR LIST
A small email list for SAR canine teams, called SAR-Dogs.
This list its moderated by: "Liz Marr"
To subscribe to this list send a message to:
listserv@mail.eworld.com
Within the subject and body of the message write
"sub sar-dogs your first name and last name."
There is a general subjects SR list. I don't know the
details on subscribing, but the address for the list is sar-l-request@islandnet.com
if you send an e-mail there it will get seomones attention and they will
get back to you. If anyone reads this and knows how to do it, please e-mail
me.
If a List goes out of existence, or a new list starts,
please let me know. Do not e-mail me to answer questions on what's going
wrong with subscribing or unsubscribing to a list. I do not know the details
of these things.
TRACKING
Mike Richman (obedreq@reepicheep.gcn.uoknor.edu)
is the owner of this list. It is administer by Deborah Coats. This list
only allows 400 members. If it is full when you try and get on, your name
will be held on a list that will add you when they have cancellation.
Send to: listserve@reepicheep.gcn.uoknor.edu
On the subject line write: subscribe TRACKING your-name
GENERAL CANINE LISTS:
UKDOGS-L
If you are not a professional and want to engage in
dog talk etc you can subscribe to our other list UKDOGS-L by sending an
email to majordomo@angus.mystery.com
and in the body of the email write only the following line and you will
be automatically admitted.
subscribe UKDOGS-L
This new list is for professional dog trainers. It is
very eclectic, and trainers from all disciplines are welcome. From obedience
instructors to police dog trainers, assistance dog trainers to behavior
lists.
To join, one needs to send a message to Martin Deeley,
the list manager, at: cdawgs1@airmail.net
In this message please include your full name, and address.
How many years you have been training, both professionally and otherwise.
Tell a little bit about yourself.
You need to be committed to accepting all the others
on the list, whether or not in agreement. There are no list rules, except
that treat one another as you would wish to be treated.
