Your Community, Your Ideas...

One thing springs to mind, not quite 'cooler' but useful. Is it possible to have members' emails available on their profile only to other members of course? Reason being that Tiger Lily has been absent for a long time, we know why, but a lot are getting concerned about her.

The conversation is great, when the person is on the site regularly, but at other times it's not so helpful.

As in, the other day I had problems with my computer and couldn't get through, was getting quite worried and wished I could email someone to let everyone know I hadn't deserted DTA but was experiencing computer problems.

Also a 'love' as well as 'like' button on posts???

And with the smilies, is it possible to have the thumbs up and thumbs down in a different color? LOL always have to look twice and make sure I hit the right one!

Will 'sleep on it' and see if I can come up with something really useful tough one as the site is already really cool

I know, darn them!!!! There is a small software program which prevents that happening. From memory it's a java script. It encrypts the email addresses.

I only use contact forms on my site though. Not sure the program is compatible with wordpress.

I did I know which is great! Especially as two had information regarding places and dates

maryK, I believe Tigerlily is dealing with a family member who recently passed away. That's why she has been busy and offline.

If you do let people have their e-mails on their profile, please add the option. I don't like giving my e-mail out, or for it to be on websites.

I can't think of anything at the moment, but anything similar to the old 'Trickster' area on the old website would be great. I still remember how awesome it was. I know you had problems with the software, so it would be different. I can't think of anything specific, but maybe you could do something where we upload the videos to YouTube.....?

Or, you could do a 'trainer of the month' each month. You can choose the trainer by any accomplishments they've recently made, how helpful they are on the forums, or to new trainers who are getting the hang of trick training and have finally taught their dog an advanced trick, or have fixed a bad behavior. That would be a great way to encourage members to post more on the forums. You could make a little announcement on the home page and forums too! If you'd like to give something away to the trainer of the month, you could add text under their name saying ''Trainer of the month, or all past TOTM can have text under their name saying something like 'Honorary Dog Trainer'. Or if you have editing skills, you could make a little avatar or signature for them as a special gift.

Poor Tiger Lily An awful situation, I know I've been there

Yes, I do agree to make emails optional, I am very, very wary of giving out my email on line. Spammers can be a real pain!!!!!!!!!!!

Love your suggestions for Dog Trainer of the Month - grand ideas there

How about, a "Monthly Trick challenge"??? We could post a trick challenge for the month, teach it to our dogs, then whoever completed the challenge can post a video or picture.

Very interested!!!!!!!!!! Would there be 'grades' like beginners, intermediate, advanced?

I'm thinking anyone who liked it is in. (???)

Dogster are you throwing out a challenge? Anything Shivon can do Rakins can do (except sleep)

I didn't think about it that way.... Just thought anyone who liked Jean's or my post is in. Now that I think about it.... hmmm... I guess I am throwing out a challenge....

LOL well I'm definitely IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bring it on!!! .

Maybe though give instructions on how to teach the trick? That would encourage more to join in, as the hardest part of tricks is the handler knowing what to do . Once they know, the dogs are very easy to teach

When you are not too sure, the poor dogs get confused and offer up their favorite trick or what they think you're asking for. Can't blame the dogs though if the trainer is confused

PICK ME!!! I LOVE the idea lol. Great motivation to train new tricks

Think it's a great idea, and having the different 'grading' would be good cos for newbies (like me), just getting our dogs to sit could be challenging whereas others would be way more advanced (yes i have read the many trick lists you guys have)

I agree Collie.

I'm in