Bowerland Blog – Bowerland Cottage Holidays, Okehampton, Devon

It’s All About the Balance

When I feel balanced I don’t feel I am pulled or pushed in any one direction, but I feel motivated and at one with the world around me.

Having just returned home from a week at Bowerland with Indie, my crazy Working Cocker Spaniel, I am already planning my next visit.

In case the weather turns mucky, these are great games to play with your dogs to exercise their bodies and minds indoors!

This is a lovely 6.5 mile walk that crosses both town and country. Check tide times as the path takes you across the beach at Galmpton Creek.

Check out this week’s Sweet Potato & Sardine Stuffed Kong recipe. It’s super easy to make. Stay tuned for lots of delicious dog treats.

Your intuition is a very powerful tool that belongs to you and you alone. Make sure you trust it and listen to what it is telling you.

Arousal = excitement, so essentially, can your dog think when they get excited? This is such an important skill to teach your dog.

This is a lovely walk, along the River Otter, with some beautiful views along the way. It’s about 6 miles and will take about 2.5 hours.

This week we’re using chicken hearts, eggs and a little flour to make some hearty cake training treats for your dogs.