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In celebration of Martin Luther King Day Monday January 19, 2026 we are closed.
He had a dream and so do we: We change lives through innovative vision care. We will open Tuesday January 20 at 9:00AM. |
801 S. Fairmont AV STE 5
Lodi, CA 95240
209-334-2020 FAX 209-333-2015
https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Henshaw-OD-FCOVD-1847400122165535
Yes, we provide the essential services you expect from an optometrist--comprehensive eye exams, eye disease detection, glasses, and contact lenses. But at our Lodi optometry practice, we believe vision care should do more than help you see clearly.
What if your eye doctor showed you how vision affects your quality of life? How improved visual skills could help you enjoy work, hobbies, and daily activities more? Or how your child’s vision may be connected to learning challenges, attention, and academic performance? At our practice, we focus on how the eyes and brain work together to support learning, relationships, comfort, and confidence. Through developmental optometry and innovative vision care, we help patients of all ages see—and live—better.
That’s why our motto is: “We change lives through innovative vision care.”
Welcome to Developmental Optometry in Lodi, California.
What if your eye doctor showed you how vision affects your quality of life? How improved visual skills could help you enjoy work, hobbies, and daily activities more? Or how your child’s vision may be connected to learning challenges, attention, and academic performance? At our practice, we focus on how the eyes and brain work together to support learning, relationships, comfort, and confidence. Through developmental optometry and innovative vision care, we help patients of all ages see—and live—better.
That’s why our motto is: “We change lives through innovative vision care.”
Welcome to Developmental Optometry in Lodi, California.
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Before you begin your journey
We change lives through innovative vision care. Many people use the words vision and eyesight interchangeably, but they are not the same. Eyesight refers to how clearly the eyes see letters on a chart. Vision, however, is much more complex—it involves how the brain interprets and uses what the eyes see. This distinction matters, especially when it comes to learning. Eyesight alone has a limited impact on learning, but vision plays a critical role in how we read, comprehend, focus, remember, and perform in school and daily life. If this sounds confusing, you’re not alone. Let’s take a closer look at what vision really means—and why it can make such a difference. |
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Eyesight—as vital as it is—refers primarily to seeing clear images, commonly measured as 20/20 vision. It focuses only on clarity of focus, much like adjusting a projector to sharpen a picture. While eyesight determines how clearly something is seen, it does not address whether the brain can interpret, organize, or understand that information.
Vision, however, goes far beyond clarity. Vision is the brain’s ability to give meaning to what the eyes see and to guide appropriate action. As Bob Kraskin, OD, FCOVD explains, “Vision is the deriving of meaning and the direction of action through the utilization of light energy.” In other words, true vision connects the eyes and the brain—playing a critical role in learning, performance, and daily life. |
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An eagle’s eyesight is far superior to ours—it can see a stop sign long before we ever could. However, the eagle lacks functional vision. It cannot derive meaning from what it sees or determine an appropriate direction of action.
Vision goes beyond clear eyesight. Vision involves visual processing—the brain’s ability to interpret visual information, assign meaning, and guide behavior. In this example, vision is understanding that a stop sign communicates a rule and requires stopping a vehicle. This distinction explains why vision therapy and developmental optometry focus not just on seeing clearly, but on how efficiently and accurately the brain uses visual information in daily life. |
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The eagle may have incredible eyesight, spotting details we could never see—but it lacks the vision to understand what to do with what it sees. For humans, eyesight—or the clarity of what we see—plays a role, but it has a surprisingly limited connection to learning. In fact, the relationship can be counterintuitive: studies have shown that nearsighted individuals, who have poorer distance vision, often perform better academically. Decades ago, the Dartmouth study explored this link by comparing students’ grades with their distance visual acuity. The surprising result? Students with the worst eyesight tended to have the best grades. This highlights that vision, the ability to derive meaning and act on what we see, is far more critical for learning than eyesight alone. Understanding the difference between eyesight and vision is essential for parents, educators, and anyone interested in vision development or vision therapy. Clear sight is just the first step—true vision drives comprehension, learning, and academic success.
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The Dartmouth data showed a negative relationship between eyesight and college grades. The research only measured eyesight, not vision. The results were misinterpreted to imply that vision and learning were unrelated. A close look shows how the study came out the way it did. They measured the students’ ability to see clearly at twenty feet, not at sixteen inches, where they study. Since nearsighted people see clearly at sixteen inches, they would be the ones with better grades. The irony is that the excessive reading under pressure of getting good grades is what caused their nearsightedness.
The Dartmouth study found a negative relationship between eyesight and college grades. However, the study only measured eyesight—the ability to see clearly at a distance—not vision, which is the brain’s ability to interpret and act on what the eyes see. Misinterpretation of the results led some to conclude that vision and learning were unrelated—but a closer look tells a different story.
The study measured students’ clarity of vision at 20 feet, not at the typical 16 inches where most reading and studying occur. Nearsighted students, who see clearly up close, often excel academically. Interestingly, the very habits that help them achieve—intense near work and studying—can actually contribute to the development of nearsightedness.
At our practice, all content is grounded in the true definition of vision: the deriving of meaning and the direction of action through the utilization of light energy. Understanding this distinction is essential for improving learning, performance, and everyday life.
Thus, as you navigate this website, all content is based on the definition of vision to be the deriving of meaning and the direction of action through the utilization of light energy
The Dartmouth study found a negative relationship between eyesight and college grades. However, the study only measured eyesight—the ability to see clearly at a distance—not vision, which is the brain’s ability to interpret and act on what the eyes see. Misinterpretation of the results led some to conclude that vision and learning were unrelated—but a closer look tells a different story.
The study measured students’ clarity of vision at 20 feet, not at the typical 16 inches where most reading and studying occur. Nearsighted students, who see clearly up close, often excel academically. Interestingly, the very habits that help them achieve—intense near work and studying—can actually contribute to the development of nearsightedness.
At our practice, all content is grounded in the true definition of vision: the deriving of meaning and the direction of action through the utilization of light energy. Understanding this distinction is essential for improving learning, performance, and everyday life.
Thus, as you navigate this website, all content is based on the definition of vision to be the deriving of meaning and the direction of action through the utilization of light energy
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We change lives through innovative vision care.
We change lives through innovative vision care.
Accommodative Infacility: More, Explan. & Videos about your vision, elevator problem kid
Acuvue Contacts: More, Studies and Articles, Acuvue Contact lenses Danger
ADD: Teacher Parent Info
AirRios air and surface disinfection: Our Practice, Facilities and Equipment
Astigmatism: More, Explanations and Videos about Your Vision, Astigmatism
Anisometropia: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, anisometropia
Bifocal Adaption go to Services we provide, eyeglasses guide, Taming Your Bifocal
Binocular vision: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, eyestrain
Baby Walkers: See Walkers Below
Book. Looking Across Mother's Shoulder: Bill's Books
Book. What Would Jesus See?: Bill's Books
Cataract: Explanations and Videos about your vision: cataracts
Classroom: Teacher Parent Info
Computer vision: More, Studies and Articles, Computer Vision
Community Care (For Veterans)Go to our practice, Insurance, VA's Community Care
Concussion Our Practice, Services we Provide, Concussion and Vision /Vision Therapy, Light Therapy
Contact Lenses: see the services we provide, Contact Lenses
Convergence Insufficiency: Vision Therapy
Counseling: More Studies and Articles, Vision and Counseling
COVID go to more, special events COVID and After
COVID Inconsistencies go to more, special events COVID and After
Crossed Eyes: Explanations and Videos About Your Diagnosis, esotropia
Digital Vision: More, Studies and Articles, Computer Vision, also Vision Therapy digital / computer vision
Diabetes: Studies and articles, Diabetic Diet
Dispensing glasses: Services We Provide
"Elevator problem", adult: Explanations and Videos about your vision, elevator problem adult
"Elevator problem", kid: Explanations and Videos about your vision, elevator problem kid
Employment opportunities: More, Special Events, Employment opportunities
Esotropia: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Esophoria / Esotropia (crossed eyes
Exotropia: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Exotropia/Wandering Eye
Extra Testing: Our practice So, you had extra testing...
Face masks for COVID: go to more, special events COVID and After
Farsightedness (hyperopia): More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Farsightedness
Frequently Asked Questions: More, FAQ
Forms: go to More, Patient Forms
Glaucoma: Go to More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Glaucoma
Also: So you had extra testing, Referral we made , Glaucoma Referral
Go Play Outside Kids article: More, Studies and Articles, Miscellaneous articles
Heading Danger in Soccer: More, Studies and Articles, Heading In Soccer
Hygiene, Vision see vision Hygiene
Infant Vision: More, Studies and Articles, Infant Vision
Job Burn Out: More, WWJS Articles scroll down to Job Burn Out & Vision. It's even in the Bible.
Jolly Jumper: More, Studies and Articles, Infant Vision Also Miscellaneous Articles
Keratoconus: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Keratoconus
Kids play outside: More, Studies and Articles, Miscellaneous articles
LASIK: More, Studies and Articles, LASIK
Learning: Teacher Parent Info
Lens Therapy: More, Studies and Articles, Lens Therapy Explained
Light Therapy (Syntonics): More, Studies and Articles, Light Therapy
Looking Over Mother's Shoulder: Bill's Books
Maui Jim Go to Our Practice, Eyeglasses Guide, Maui Jim
Mask damage in schools": go to more, special events COVID and After
Medicare: coverage
Mono Vision: More, Studies and Articles, Mono Vision Myth
Nearsightedness (myopia): More, Explanations about your diagnosis, Nearsightedness
Online glasses: Services We Provide, Eyeglasses Guide, Online Ordering
Patient Forms: go to More, Patient Forms
Pituitary tumor: Vision therapy, Light Therapy
Play outside: More, Studies and Articles, Vision Care Articles scroll to Play Outside kids.
Presbyopia: More, Explanations and Videos about Your Vision, Presbyopia
Progressive Additional Lenses (PAL): see more services we provide, Taming Your Bifocal
Research: about Vision Therapy: Vision Therapy
School eyesight screening: School Vision Screening Danger
Prop 65: Go to Services We Provide, Eyeglasses Guide, Prop 65
School Vision Screening Laws in CA: Teacher-Parent Info V
Side Vision: See Vision Fields
So you had extra testing: Our Practice, So you had extra testing
Soccer: More, Studies and Articles, Heading in Soccer
Sports: More, Studies and Articles
Strabismus esotropia (inward turn)More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, esotropia
Strabismus exotropia (outward turn)More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, exotropia
Strabismus Methods to treat: Methods to treat Eye turns
Testing, extra: Our practice So, you had extra testing...
Three Dimension Movies: More, Studies and Articles, 3-D Movies
Two-Step Program: Teacher-Parent info, 7 Steps to Protect Your Children's Vision From The Rigors of the Classroom
Value Plan: Our Practice, Eyeglasses Guide, Value Plan
Veterans: Go to our practice, Insurance, VA's Community Care
Vision Fields: Go to Vision Therapy Light Therapy
Vision Field Testing: Go to, Our Practice, So you had extra testing, Tests you had, Vision Field Testing
Vision Hygiene: Go to Vision Therapy, then Lens Therapy explained. Once there, scroll to Vision Hygiene for Lens therapy
Vision Processing: Vision Therapy, VIP
Vision Processing Therapy Testing: Our Practice, So you had extra testing, tests you had, vision processing
Vision Therapy: Vision Therapy
Vision & Learning Month, August: promotions, National Vision and Learning MonthNational Vision and Learning Month
Visually Related Learning Problem: Go to How can I ID a visually related learning problem?
Walkers: More, Studies and Articles, Infant Vision, Also Miscellaneous Articles
Wall eyes: Explanations and Videos About Your Diagnosis, exotropia
"Wandering Eye": Explanations and Videos About Your Diagnosis, exotropia
What Would Jesus See?: Bill's Books
What Would Jesus See Articles: More, WWJS Articles
What Would Jesus See Book (WWJS): Promotions WWJS Book
Acuvue Contacts: More, Studies and Articles, Acuvue Contact lenses Danger
ADD: Teacher Parent Info
AirRios air and surface disinfection: Our Practice, Facilities and Equipment
Astigmatism: More, Explanations and Videos about Your Vision, Astigmatism
Anisometropia: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, anisometropia
Bifocal Adaption go to Services we provide, eyeglasses guide, Taming Your Bifocal
Binocular vision: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, eyestrain
Baby Walkers: See Walkers Below
Book. Looking Across Mother's Shoulder: Bill's Books
Book. What Would Jesus See?: Bill's Books
Cataract: Explanations and Videos about your vision: cataracts
Classroom: Teacher Parent Info
Computer vision: More, Studies and Articles, Computer Vision
Community Care (For Veterans)Go to our practice, Insurance, VA's Community Care
Concussion Our Practice, Services we Provide, Concussion and Vision /Vision Therapy, Light Therapy
Contact Lenses: see the services we provide, Contact Lenses
Convergence Insufficiency: Vision Therapy
Counseling: More Studies and Articles, Vision and Counseling
COVID go to more, special events COVID and After
COVID Inconsistencies go to more, special events COVID and After
Crossed Eyes: Explanations and Videos About Your Diagnosis, esotropia
Digital Vision: More, Studies and Articles, Computer Vision, also Vision Therapy digital / computer vision
Diabetes: Studies and articles, Diabetic Diet
Dispensing glasses: Services We Provide
"Elevator problem", adult: Explanations and Videos about your vision, elevator problem adult
"Elevator problem", kid: Explanations and Videos about your vision, elevator problem kid
Employment opportunities: More, Special Events, Employment opportunities
Esotropia: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Esophoria / Esotropia (crossed eyes
Exotropia: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Exotropia/Wandering Eye
Extra Testing: Our practice So, you had extra testing...
Face masks for COVID: go to more, special events COVID and After
Farsightedness (hyperopia): More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Farsightedness
Frequently Asked Questions: More, FAQ
Forms: go to More, Patient Forms
Glaucoma: Go to More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Glaucoma
Also: So you had extra testing, Referral we made , Glaucoma Referral
Go Play Outside Kids article: More, Studies and Articles, Miscellaneous articles
Heading Danger in Soccer: More, Studies and Articles, Heading In Soccer
Hygiene, Vision see vision Hygiene
Infant Vision: More, Studies and Articles, Infant Vision
Job Burn Out: More, WWJS Articles scroll down to Job Burn Out & Vision. It's even in the Bible.
Jolly Jumper: More, Studies and Articles, Infant Vision Also Miscellaneous Articles
Keratoconus: More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, Keratoconus
Kids play outside: More, Studies and Articles, Miscellaneous articles
LASIK: More, Studies and Articles, LASIK
Learning: Teacher Parent Info
Lens Therapy: More, Studies and Articles, Lens Therapy Explained
Light Therapy (Syntonics): More, Studies and Articles, Light Therapy
Looking Over Mother's Shoulder: Bill's Books
Maui Jim Go to Our Practice, Eyeglasses Guide, Maui Jim
Mask damage in schools": go to more, special events COVID and After
Medicare: coverage
Mono Vision: More, Studies and Articles, Mono Vision Myth
Nearsightedness (myopia): More, Explanations about your diagnosis, Nearsightedness
Online glasses: Services We Provide, Eyeglasses Guide, Online Ordering
Patient Forms: go to More, Patient Forms
Pituitary tumor: Vision therapy, Light Therapy
Play outside: More, Studies and Articles, Vision Care Articles scroll to Play Outside kids.
Presbyopia: More, Explanations and Videos about Your Vision, Presbyopia
Progressive Additional Lenses (PAL): see more services we provide, Taming Your Bifocal
Research: about Vision Therapy: Vision Therapy
School eyesight screening: School Vision Screening Danger
Prop 65: Go to Services We Provide, Eyeglasses Guide, Prop 65
School Vision Screening Laws in CA: Teacher-Parent Info V
Side Vision: See Vision Fields
So you had extra testing: Our Practice, So you had extra testing
Soccer: More, Studies and Articles, Heading in Soccer
Sports: More, Studies and Articles
Strabismus esotropia (inward turn)More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, esotropia
Strabismus exotropia (outward turn)More, Explanations and Videos about your vision, exotropia
Strabismus Methods to treat: Methods to treat Eye turns
Testing, extra: Our practice So, you had extra testing...
Three Dimension Movies: More, Studies and Articles, 3-D Movies
Two-Step Program: Teacher-Parent info, 7 Steps to Protect Your Children's Vision From The Rigors of the Classroom
Value Plan: Our Practice, Eyeglasses Guide, Value Plan
Veterans: Go to our practice, Insurance, VA's Community Care
Vision Fields: Go to Vision Therapy Light Therapy
Vision Field Testing: Go to, Our Practice, So you had extra testing, Tests you had, Vision Field Testing
Vision Hygiene: Go to Vision Therapy, then Lens Therapy explained. Once there, scroll to Vision Hygiene for Lens therapy
Vision Processing: Vision Therapy, VIP
Vision Processing Therapy Testing: Our Practice, So you had extra testing, tests you had, vision processing
Vision Therapy: Vision Therapy
Vision & Learning Month, August: promotions, National Vision and Learning MonthNational Vision and Learning Month
Visually Related Learning Problem: Go to How can I ID a visually related learning problem?
Walkers: More, Studies and Articles, Infant Vision, Also Miscellaneous Articles
Wall eyes: Explanations and Videos About Your Diagnosis, exotropia
"Wandering Eye": Explanations and Videos About Your Diagnosis, exotropia
What Would Jesus See?: Bill's Books
What Would Jesus See Articles: More, WWJS Articles
What Would Jesus See Book (WWJS): Promotions WWJS Book
Who is Dr. Henshaw privileged to have around him?
We change lives through innovative vision care.
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LeAnn
LeAnn – Our Office Calmer and Patient Care Specialist LeAnn is the calming presence in our optometry office. Everything around her seems to settle into place. When patients or team members need reassurance, organization, or a moment to relax, LeAnn is always there with a steady hand and a welcoming smile. As a highly skilled optometric assistant, LeAnn plays a vital role in patient care and daily office operations. She schedules appointments, handles billing, and performs essential pre-exam testing, including visual field testing and corneal curvature measurements. LeAnn also orders, verifies, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring accuracy and comfort for every patient. In addition, she assists with binocular vision testing, supporting our focus on comprehensive eye care and functional vision. Known for her professionalism—and her laughter—LeAnn helps create a relaxed, friendly environment for patients of all ages. |
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Courtnay – The Brain and Organizer of Our Optometry Office
Courtnay is truly the brain of our office. Ask her a question—any question—and she seems to have the answer. Her intelligence is impressive, far-reaching, and matched only by her ability to keep everything running smoothly. Courtnay is our resident organizer, and wherever she is, order and neatness naturally follow. If something is out of place, just stand back and watch her spring into action, restoring calm and structure in no time. As a dedicated optometric assistant, Courtnay manages appointment scheduling and billing while performing essential pre-exam testing, including visual field testing and corneal curvature measurements. She orders, verifies, and dispenses eyeglasses and contact lenses, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for every patient. Courtnay also assists with binocular vision testing, supporting our commitment to comprehensive and functional vision care. There is always energy and excitement around Courtnay, and her presence brings confidence to both patients and staff. Unfortunately, serious health challenges have required her to step away from the office while she seeks answers and focuses on recovery. She is deeply missed by our team and patients alike, and we continue to keep her in our prayers as we hope for her return in a reduced capacity. |
Diana is a wonderful and valued member of our optometry team. From the moment she interviewed, everyone was impressed by her warm personality, infectious smile, and welcoming voice. She made such a strong impression that she was hired immediately and began working the very same day!
Fluent in Spanish, Diana provides bilingual support for our Spanish-speaking patients, eliminating the need to bring a translator and helping ensure clear, comfortable communication during your visit. She grew up in Stockton and excelled academically at UEI College, where she developed a strong foundation for patient care.
Today, Diana is highly skilled in vision processing and vision therapy, assisting patients with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine enthusiasm. Her positive energy fills the office—if you hear laughter when you walk in, chances are Diana is nearby! Known for her tireless work ethic, she often has to be reminded to take breaks as she moves seamlessly from one patient to the next, delivering attentive and compassionate care.
We are truly fortunate to have Diana on our team, and our patients benefit every day from her knowledge, dedication, and joyful spirit.
Fluent in Spanish, Diana provides bilingual support for our Spanish-speaking patients, eliminating the need to bring a translator and helping ensure clear, comfortable communication during your visit. She grew up in Stockton and excelled academically at UEI College, where she developed a strong foundation for patient care.
Today, Diana is highly skilled in vision processing and vision therapy, assisting patients with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine enthusiasm. Her positive energy fills the office—if you hear laughter when you walk in, chances are Diana is nearby! Known for her tireless work ethic, she often has to be reminded to take breaks as she moves seamlessly from one patient to the next, delivering attentive and compassionate care.
We are truly fortunate to have Diana on our team, and our patients benefit every day from her knowledge, dedication, and joyful spirit.
Stefanie is a valued member of our eye care team and is fluent in Spanish, helping us better serve our Spanish-speaking patients. She has quickly mastered visual field testing and advanced diagnostic eye exams, supporting accurate and efficient patient care. Stefanie brings a positive energy to the office and is a big Disney fan—she especially enjoys that our phoropter is nicknamed the “Mickey Mouse Mask.” Having already experienced three Disney cruises, her love for Disney is no secret!Coffee fuels her mornings, and one day she hopes to enjoy her first cup in Japan. Born and raised in Lodi, Stefanie remains very close to her family and is proud to serve the community she calls home.
Angela is our newest optometric assistant, and another reason patients feel instantly welcomed by our friendly team. Born and raised in Lodi, Angela grew up with an older sister and brother in a close-knit family. Her family owns a unique bird-raising hobby and business, giving her some truly fascinating stories—from having a peacock as a pet to properties filled with doves.Outside the office, Angela is known for her love of cars. When you hear the roar of an engine in the parking lot, you’ll know Angela has arrived in her Mustang. Automotive skills run in the family, as her brother is an auto mechanic. She also enjoys Hello Kitty, perfectly balancing her fun personality with her energetic spirit. Angela’s warmth, local roots, and enthusiasm make her a wonderful addition to our eye care team.
Hi, I'm Juan, and delivery is my game. I bring Dr. Henshaw all his glasses from the lab each morning.
Our mail lady being quite modest, wouldn't let us show her picture or first name. Yet, every day she brings us the all important mail with a smile.
Bella always knows when she arrives just from the sound of her truck. He has a special noisy greeting for her, so we don't bring her in until after the mail delivery.
Bella always knows when she arrives just from the sound of her truck. He has a special noisy greeting for her, so we don't bring her in until after the mail delivery.
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This is Bella, the smallest one at the office. She greets everyone and begs for your lap if you are a dog lover, and she can tell.
The Bella story: Judy and I had a rescue Yorkie name Shelly for only five years. Her passing devastated us as she was greatly loved and too young to die, only ten. Judy used to walk Shelly every day and often would visit another Yorkie named Bella who eventually moved away. |
About a year after we lost Shelly, Judy was walking by the home where Bella used to live. She said, "Lord, if you drop off a Yorkie at my doorstep, I will name her Bella". The next Monday our neighbor was excitedly at our door, asking Judy to inquire about a dog in Sacramento. That's right her name was Bella!
She was a rescue Yorkie, but not for Bella. Her owner was no longer able to care for her. The owner requested many things of the new owner. One was that she would be allowed to visit the office!
She was a rescue Yorkie, but not for Bella. Her owner was no longer able to care for her. The owner requested many things of the new owner. One was that she would be allowed to visit the office!
Bella was fired!
Many of you have enjoyed Bella’s visits with her eager greetings. She has sat on many a lap during your exam. At one point by allowing a boy to hold her during the exam, we were able to complete testing he normally would not have allowed.
Many of you have enjoyed Bella’s visits with her eager greetings. She has sat on many a lap during your exam. At one point by allowing a boy to hold her during the exam, we were able to complete testing he normally would not have allowed.
We thought we had her trained to leave the mailman alone by wearing her leash. Then along came a new mailman. He was a bruiser and over 200 pounds! Our six-pound Bella thought he did not belong! With her leash trailing behind and with vociferous barking she ran around the mailman nipping at his heels. We lost mail delivery for three days! It took a letter of apology with a promise to keep her out of the office when mail is delivered to regain delivery.
Bella just had her first Dog Training lesson from Michelle at K-9 SOS.
Michelle said Bella was a fast learner. The only question is can Dr. Henshaw remember the right commands at the right time! Dr Henshaw, Judy and Bella seem to be adjusting to what Michelle taught. Bella is looking forward to her return pending the mailman trials at her home.
Michelle said Bella was a fast learner. The only question is can Dr. Henshaw remember the right commands at the right time! Dr Henshaw, Judy and Bella seem to be adjusting to what Michelle taught. Bella is looking forward to her return pending the mailman trials at her home.
Here is Bella reigning court at home where she has been confined.
She has made it very clear she is unhappy about the firing! Bella’s next adventure will be with the dog trainer!
She has made it very clear she is unhappy about the firing! Bella’s next adventure will be with the dog trainer!
Bella is back!!!
She got an A in her lessons and passed her home trial. We are still not confident she can resist the mail man so she is confined to our afternoon hours when the mail has already arrived. Whoops she got fired again! She barks too much and our dog trainer is temporarily unavailable. Once she is trained again we will bring her back. Although she is welcome, she decided home is best for her. Now Bella visits only when Judy drops by to say hello.
She got an A in her lessons and passed her home trial. We are still not confident she can resist the mail man so she is confined to our afternoon hours when the mail has already arrived. Whoops she got fired again! She barks too much and our dog trainer is temporarily unavailable. Once she is trained again we will bring her back. Although she is welcome, she decided home is best for her. Now Bella visits only when Judy drops by to say hello.
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