In case you missed our newsletter yesterday – we hope you can join us (Elizabeth & Hank) for our first Dog Park Networking event!
Yellow Dog Consulting wouldn’t be who we are without Hank, the worlds greatest yellow dog!
Starting in March we will be hosting Dog Park Networking! Come join Hank & I on Friday, March 2nd, 10 AM, at the Luther Burbank Off Leash area on Mercer Island for some dog park fun and informal networking. Let me know if you’re coming and make sure to bring a towel if your dog is a swimmer like Hank!
The Story of Hank’s Arthritis
While checking twitter this morning I came across an article about a new potential solution for dogs with arthritis. While it sounds expensive and we haven’t seen long-term benefits of it YET, I’ll be keeping an eye on this.
In June of 2010 Hank woke up one morning and could barely walk. He limped along and didn’t want to go up and down the stairs (a problem in a townhouse). So, we took him to the vet and after some x-rays discovered that our 4-year-old lab has arthritis.
We talked with friends who have had dogs with arthritis and did a bit of research. We decided to try naturopathic pain relief and acupuncture for Hank. YES Acupuncture for the dog. (We know, we promise not to reproduce.) And the acupuncture has been a good solution for Hank. Except Hank HATES needles. In fact his vet has to special order needles they use on birds for Hank. He now goes each change of season for his acupuncture appointment and we load up a Kong with cheese for him. He LOVES the vet – it’s the place with all the cheese!
This past fall our vet started offering laser therapy and we thought that might be a great solution since the bernese mountain dogs across the street from us had AMAZING success with it. But laser therapy didn’t work for Hank right now. So, we continue with acupuncture, walks, supplements, diet changes and swimming – Hank loves to swim!
Someday it may also include a stem cell injection, but for now, bird needles and keeping the weight off are doing OK.
Network with Yellow Dog Consulting in February!
January seems to have flown by and it looks like February will be a fun month with some great networking events coming up! Grab your business cards and come join me!
Wednesday, February 8th
I’m a big fan of Settlers of Catan thanks to some friends introducing us to it this summer. So for $5 I get to hangout with friends and play in public? Heck yes! I’ll probably also bring Uno for anyone who wants something more casual.
Friday, February 10th
NWEN is one of my favorite organizations, and they have a snazzy new website that just seems to have quietly launched…
The breakfast buzz is a great opportunity to network with entrepreneurs and service providers around the Puget Sound. Plus, the breakfast rotates between Seattle & Bellevue – this month it’s in Bellevue, hope to see you there!
Thursday, February 16th
This month it’s a little longer and a few bucks more, BUT you get to hear Sandra Yancey, the founder of eWomen network speak. She’s incredibly inspirational (not something you hear often from me) and good for that kick in the ass you’ve needed.
eWomen SBI’s – Strategic Business Introductions are a great way to get introduced to eWomen Network with a small group of people instead of 100 like at a luncheon. I understand it can be overwhelming for folks, so an SBI is a great way to check out eWomen. There are two SBI’s in the February (2/7 & 2/28)- let me know if you want to go to one and I’ll join you!
NWEN eIQ’s – these are a great opportunity to learn first hand from experts on those specific questions and issues your startup is facing. Check out schedule for February and start planning ahead for March, these fill up!