Topics

To post a new message to the list, you need to have the subject line begin with one of the topics listed below. Some examples of a valid subject line is:

subject: HEALTH: My dog has fleas
subject: HEALTH,CHAT: My dog gave me fleas
subject: TRAINING: How do I get my dog to stop pulling?

We us topics to accommodate those who are interested in particular topics and not all. You can choose from your Subscription Setting which topic you do not wish to receive. There is no way to filter the topics if you select digest mode. Please use the appropriate topics as a courtesy to those who have topics filtered.

Here is the current list of topics:

• ADMIN: To be used by list administrators ONLY or by permission from List Administrators when a post is of importance to everyone. You must subscribe to this Topic.

• ACTIVITY: To cover all agility, herding, obedience, and therapy dog activities. Trial results may be posted here as well as any related questions.

• BREEDING: Breeding discussions and litter announcements.

• CHAT: To cover informal chat. May include, but is not limited to silly anecdotes about pets, top ten lists, and general dog-related discussions not specifically pertaining to the OES. Not to be used as a default Topic.

• GROOMING: To cover all subjects related to the grooming of the OES.

• HEALTH To cover all subjects related to health.

• RESCUE: post fund-raising information for registered 501(c)(3) organizations under the appropriate topic and with prior list owner approval. Discuss rescue activities. Arrange for transportation, home visits, or solicit help.

• SHOW: To cover all conformation-related activities, queries about specific judges and shows, show results, and congratulations for show wins.

• MISC: To cover any subject not listed above. This is not to be used as a default Topic.

• TRAINING: To cover all behavior and training-related issues.

• BRIDGE: Short for Rainbow Bridge, a term coined by listers for where they will reunited their beloved OES that have past away. The topic is used to post your loss and for other who wish to express their condolences.