Tibetan Spaniel Global Village™
The Tibetan Spaniel Global Village (TSGV) is a place for Tibetan Spaniel owners and breeders to discuss the ownership, training, health and maintenance of Tibetan Spaniels. This doesn't preclude discussions about dog shows, family life or non-Tibbie dog facts. However, it's greatly appreciated if such discussions have some practical payoff, even if it's just teaching other list members a little more about how Tibbies are an important part of our lives. While we don't forbid discussions of puppy availability, the Tibetan Spaniel Bulletin Board is more suited for that purpose. The Tibetan Spaniel Global Village was established in 1996. It is owned & administered by Jan A. Allinder and Deb Henson . Everyone is welcome!
There are more than 200 members in the Tibetan Spaniel Global Village from over 10 different countries.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Tibetan Spaniel Global Village is to promote the welfare of Tibetan Spaniels and to encourage development of the worldwide community of individuals interested in the Tibetan Spaniel breed. To promote the welfare of Tibetan Spaniels, the Village facilitates open and constructive dialogue among owners, showers and breeders of Tibetan Spaniels -- with particular emphasis on issues of health, care, training, breeding (and rescue, when necessary) of Tibetan Spaniels. To encourage the development of the worldwide community of individuals interested in the Tibetan Spaniel breed, the Village facilitates group and individual communication among its members and, on occasion, group events organized by its members.
A Few Words from the Village Mayors
The Tibetan Spaniel Global Village is meant for new Tibbie owners as well as long-time Tibbie owners and breeders. It is our hope that the more experienced among us can help ease the transition the new Tibbie owners are making by sharing their collective experience. Of course, there's room for advanced discussion: the list is also meant to be a place for long-time Tibbie owners to share their thoughts and concerns about health issues, training tips and "working" Tibbies (therapy dogs). And it's also a good place to pass along Tibbie-related announcements that will be of interest to all.
There are two kinds of questions: good questions and unasked questions. I much prefer the former. It doesn't matter how "dumb" you think the question might be, because I guarantee you that at least five other members are wondering the same thing, and will learn from the answer. "What anesthesia is the best to use with Tibbies?" is as valid a question as "How can I get my Tibbie to quit chewing on my shoes?"
There is a flip side to this, which is the answering of questions. If you are answering a practical question, first make the answer practical and directly address the question. Tell the inquirer how to do what they ask. Do not berate or belittle them for asking it. Follow up your answer with "...but here's something else to consider" if you feel it important to do so, but only after you've answered their question. It doesn't have to be a novel; a line or two will usually suffice. But that line or two will be of enormous help to people reading your message, who may not be as knowledgeable as you are.
Above all, if you can't answer with a little respect, or without feeling somehow annoyed by the question, then please DO NOT ANSWER AT ALL. I'm dead serious about this. You may have seen and responded to a question six thousand times, but the person asking has only heard it once: when they asked it. They are asking it in order to fill a gap in their own knowledge. Make your answer serves as an encouragement for more questions, not as an incentive to unsubscribe.
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