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NEW WEBSITE UPDATE
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING!

If you have visited our website before you may notice that we have a new look.  Many of our guests felt our old site was too complex to navigate.  As a result we have completed a full update of our site to make it EASIER for everyone to use.  

As a result of this update your personal logon settings have changed. Please note the following to re-activate your account!

#1 Your username is now your email address.

#2 For security your password has to be reset.  To reset your password do the following… Click the "Forgot Password" link in the upper right hand corner of the page.
  • When the next page loads enter your email address and displayed code.
  • Check your email for your new password.
  • Click the link in the email to choose your new password.
  • Enter your new password.
  • Click the "home" link and log in with your email address and new password.
Where can Limited Members find information?
You can access all links except those in the "Premium Members Only" section.  As this website is a complete upgrade we have not yet set up our complimentary forum, but it is coming soon!  We will notify you by email when the forum is ready for use.







Recently Posted Archive Columns
…For Premium Members

Ask The Pro ~ Jack Godsil
Historical Paws ~ Various Authors
Our Predecessors ~ Various Authors
Training For Competition ~ Velma Janek
Traditional Training ~ Various Authors

A dog is the only being who would still look up to us if it were ten feet tall!
~ R. Self
Win Fifty Bucks By June 16th!
New Website Blunders Contest
When setting up a new site there are always tons of details to handle.  It's easy for bugs and blunders to creep in.  Help us proof our new site!  If you notice an error please send an email and let us know what's wrong.  You'll receive a confirmation that we got your email and you'll automatically be entered in our $50 drawing to be held June 16th, 2013!

Thanks for visiting and helping to make our site better!
Note: The Dogs Self-Trained® website and Front & Finish® digital magazine are included in one price but require separate registrations. and maintenance. Changing your login on one of these services WILL NOT automatically change it on the other.
Search Our Site!
Note that since this site is brand new it may take a few days for Google to index it.


Here are some other things you might want to do…
  • After logging in click the "View profile" link in the upper right hand corner of the page. Click the "Edit" button, upload a picture, and update your profile. The profile sections is also where you go to indicate your personal privacy settings! You have complete control over all of your personal content and email settings!
  • Create a photo album and upload some pictures for other members to view!
  • Visit the "Premium Members Only!" link. This is where all subscriber only content is posted (articles, back issues, member listings, etc.).
Where are the F&F Articles posted?
Just log in and click Premium Members Only link.  Look for the link "Article Columns" that will appear.  We also list articles recently posted in the box on your right.

Where are the back issues of F&F posted?
Just log in and click Premium Members Only link. Look for the link "Back Issues" that will appear.

How Do I Search For Content?
A sincere thank you to Paige Kendall for brining this to our attention!  The search feature has not yet been enabled on our site.  We need to wait for Google to complete indexing all of our pages before the search will become active.  As this site is brand new this may process take a few days to complete.

 
Recently Posted Articles
…For Members Only


Recently Posted Columns
...In Our Member's Section

A Common Bond ~ Deb Neufeld
A Foray ~ Janice Gunn
AKC Partners ~ Penny Leigh
Biscuits & Bones - Robert T. Self
Cover Stories - Various Authors
Doggedly Obedient ~ Marilyn Miller
Dogs Are Problem Solvers ~ Connie Cleveland
Dogs Self-Trained ~ Bob Self
Of Course! ~ Barbara McClatchey
Ohio Valley Outlook ~ Ozzie Foreman
On Track ~ Sandy McMillan
Pet Law & Legislation ~ Margo Milde
Playing By The Rules ~ Catherine L. Zinsky
SerpenTEAM - Ruthann McCaulley
Small Dog Talk ~ Sharon Leone
The Rally Station ~ Lyn Kalinoski
The Training Zone ~ Lori Drouin
Western Wishes ~ Ruthann McCaulley
Beyond The Ring ~ Susann McKay





 
 
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Note: The Dogs Self-Trained® website and Front & Finish® digital magazine require separate registrations and maintenance. Changing your login on one of these services WILL NOT automatically change it on the other!
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H & S Publications Inc.
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Phone:309-344-1333
Office Hours:Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (CST) Excluding Holidays