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We are Americans retired and we have a big house with lots of dogs so... you could say we are a dog house.... . We have quite a few dogs 14 to be exact for this month and they are noisy, so if barking bothers you,, this is not the place for you...we are working on training and obedience . My husband and I are young at heart, but retired and love to enjoy life. We have a lot of wonderful sites nearby. PumaPungo Museum, Cuenca a historical city, Turi, Tarqui, Banos hot springs, Chordeleg (silver jewelry).. so much for a day trip.. Come and enjoy and help us train the pups. We have also a need to learn Spanish, we are looking for an hour a day of Spanish to help us get along in our retirement. We offer a private room with bath for one person ,, or a co-shared room bath for two... we work here 8 hours a day. Sometimes it is just being with the dogs, other times it is brushing, walking and training. We are asking that if you are afraid of dogs,, please don't apply for this hosting.. we need people who are familiar with dogs. This is for your protection and the dogs ease too. We reserve the right to terminate this arrangement if we think it is in the animals best interest and to protect our workawayers as we have large dogs.
Sincerely,
Denise and EdGar ToepelTypes of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have traveled the world and can offer a very rich experience. We love animals, actually more than people.. so be ready. They are loyal, and trustworthy, and don't ask for money.
We have good sense of humor,, join us for an adventure. We have business savy and would love to share it with younger people.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We rescue street dogs and could use a little help around the grounds we clean the compound often and house cleaning along with help training. We are working on our spanish, so a little help with that would be helpful also. No.. a lot of help! You will be paired with a dog while you are here. Be aware,, they may love you.. or totally ignore you,, it is up to you to make them like you. The day begins early and ends early in the afternoon. We are working on making the bodegas more comfortable,,,on going project. After the dog walks.. then it is un-wind time.
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
1Private room with a private bath. Meals are included. I am ok with you cooking what you like too.
We also have additional rooms outside in bodegas,, they are a large room and have a shared bathroom in-between the rooms,, and an outdoor kitchen for cooking outside. They can be for two people,, or one.. so our total occupancy is 4 people.What else ...
We are a 20 minute and 30 cent bus ride (bus 100 from terminal terestre) to Centro de Cuenca where there is so much to see and do. We are very close to town, Pumapungo and Ingapirca archeological ruins, Chordeleg a city known for its silver jewelery, Banos a thermal therapy town. We relax and enjoy life but work to better the lives of street dogs that are lucky enough to share our home.
You will work with them all.. even the blind ones.. to make them all adoptable or at least more livable with us.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours but it is negotiable. max 25/week
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This experience was unique, rewarding, educational and FUN. Not only did I learn loads about dogs, how to care for them, how to bond etc, but also a myriad of creative skills that Denise so patiently… read more
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This experience was unique, rewarding, educational and FUN. Not only did I learn loads about dogs, how to care for them, how to bond etc, but also a myriad of creative skills that Denise so patiently… read more
We had a wonderful time, she helped with clothing 100 children for a… read more
Denise and Edgar are gonna make you feel like you are at home. Denise is a wonderful woman, full… read more
He is multiverses,, he completed a brick walkway,,… read more
We took them for a walk and brushed them every day.
They are great !!!
We LOVE THEM all
Denisse and Ed are a wonderful and easy going people. They love to share with you
THANSK TO ALL !!
We were able to help in several tasks, from taking care, walking, bathing and feeding their dogs and also gardening, carpentry and housework. We felt very comfortable from the first… read more
I think there is no better place to be in Quito or the middle of the World, Denise and Ed are one of the best persons we have encountered in our adventures in South America and live with them was a great experience, stories of Denise are unforgettable like the Ed sarcasm with which we… read more
Me han tratado como parte de la familia brindándome conocimiento y… read more