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We live in a beautiful lush area of Waikato, New Zealand, close to a quaint town of Cambridge. We live on a lifestyle block in the country and have a Maltese dog stud. We are a family of 2 my husband, myself with my disabled daughter coming over twice a week. We have 7 little Maltese dogs and they all live in the house with us! I currently show some of my dogs.
Please note,a large part of the jobs you will be asked to do is grooming (brushing) the dogs if this is not something you would enjoy and are prepared to do each of your working days this might not be the right experience for you. I am happy to teach you what to do. Taking the dogs for a walk or playing with puppies and or course cleaning up after them gardening and other jobs around the place will make up most of your working time.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we are in the country there are no bus stops nearby but we are happy to take you to a bus stop in town. We are close to the thermal area of Rotorua which is a unique cultural experience (1hr drive away) Also Hobbiton and the Waitomo glow worm caves are within easy driving distance. This area is a popular tourist destination. Most people love it.
Help
Help with the dogs, especially brushing them and cleaning their eyes. Exercising and feeding them. if we have puppies playing and handling them. Occasionally cooking a meal, and help on the farm, in the house or gardening if you want to.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: 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
You would be living in our house with us in a room of your own. We have unlimited wifi. You would basically be part of our family so meals etc will be with us unless you prefer to eat seperately.
What else ...
There is a bus service to Hamilton which is the 4th largest city in NZ
we are out in the country .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 886298981695
Feedback (18)
19 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)
Toni stayed with us for 2 weeks and related to the dogs very quickly. She was excellent at all the tasks given and used her initiative, getting on with jobs that needed doing without having to be asked.Toni coped with every thing going on here during a difficult time for us, with a calm and efficient attitude. I was very grateful for her help, she… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (REIA)
Reia came to stay for a couple of weeks to help with the dogs. She is a lovely young lady and tried her best. language was a bit of a barrier but we got along ok. Reia seemed hesitant with the dogs at first but by the end of her stay had become more confident with them. Reia was happy to do anything I asked which was great and not only helped with… read more
(Very good
)
16 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (REIA) for host
I stayed with Lyndsay and David for about 2 weeks and had really good time!
It was amazing experience taking care of their lovely dogs. Fortunately there were two fluffy puppies when I stayed at their house.
Although they were busy, Lyndsay and David took me many amazing places such as Waitomo caves, Hamilton caves, Cambridge town. I really… read more
It was amazing experience taking care of their lovely dogs. Fortunately there were two fluffy puppies when I stayed at their house.
Although they were busy, Lyndsay and David took me many amazing places such as Waitomo caves, Hamilton caves, Cambridge town. I really… read more
24 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Scarlett) for host
Thank you Lyndsay and David was for such a great WorkAway experience! They are such great people and were willing to take me into town to explore and David even drove me to the Waitomo caves which was super kind of him. The adult dogs are all lovely and love to cuddle. During my stay they had 8 puppies
which ment most of my work was centred… read more
which ment most of my work was centred… read more
23 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Scarlett)
Scarlett was an amazing help to me at a really busy time. She picked up on what to do quickly and used her initiative to get on with the jobs without me having to ask her all the time. She got on well with the dogs and they loved her. I could not have got through those 3 weeks without her. I highly recommend her to anyone else she is a lovely… read more
(Excellent
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19 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)
Toni stayed with us for 2 weeks and related to the dogs very quickly. She was excellent at all the tasks given and used her initiative, getting on with jobs that needed doing without having to be asked.Toni coped with every thing going on here during a difficult time for us, with a calm and efficient attitude. I was very grateful for her help, she… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (REIA)
Reia came to stay for a couple of weeks to help with the dogs. She is a lovely young lady and tried her best. language was a bit of a barrier but we got along ok. Reia seemed hesitant with the dogs at first but by the end of her stay had become more confident with them. Reia was happy to do anything I asked which was great and not only helped with… read more
(Very good)
16 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (REIA) for host
I stayed with Lyndsay and David for about 2 weeks and had really good time!
It was amazing experience taking care of their lovely dogs. Fortunately there were two fluffy puppies when I stayed at their house.
Although they were busy, Lyndsay and David took me many amazing places such as Waitomo caves, Hamilton caves, Cambridge town. I really… read more
It was amazing experience taking care of their lovely dogs. Fortunately there were two fluffy puppies when I stayed at their house.
Although they were busy, Lyndsay and David took me many amazing places such as Waitomo caves, Hamilton caves, Cambridge town. I really… read more
24 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Scarlett) for host
Thank you Lyndsay and David was for such a great WorkAway experience! They are such great people and were willing to take me into town to explore and David even drove me to the Waitomo caves which was super kind of him. The adult dogs are all lovely and love to cuddle. During my stay they had 8 puppies
which ment most of my work was centred… read more
which ment most of my work was centred… read more
23 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Scarlett)
Scarlett was an amazing help to me at a really busy time. She picked up on what to do quickly and used her initiative to get on with the jobs without me having to ask her all the time. She got on well with the dogs and they loved her. I could not have got through those 3 weeks without her. I highly recommend her to anyone else she is a lovely… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Lilith)
Lilith was a great help to us and instantly bonded with the dogs. i enjoyed our chats and highly recommend her as a workawayer
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Lilith) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Lyndsey and David! They were lovely and welcomed me into their home, I always felt really comfortable. It was very nice chatting with Lyndsey and spending time with the dogs and the puppies. I would really recommend this stay, especially if you’re a dog or animal lover:).
Thank you Lyndsey and David!!
Thank you Lyndsey and David!!
26 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurie)
It was wonderful to have Laurie here with us for 3 weeks. The dogs got on with her really well and she was happy to do anything asked. She is now an expert in grooming dogs!. Laurie is a lovely young woman and we had great chats. I would highly recommend her
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laurie) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Lyndsay and David. They were incredibly kind, patient, and always open to making arrangements, which made my experience so much easier and enjoyable.
During my stay, I had the pleasure of grooming the dogs, helping clean the house, and doing some gardening and spraying.
If you're a dog lover, this is the… read more
During my stay, I had the pleasure of grooming the dogs, helping clean the house, and doing some gardening and spraying.
If you're a dog lover, this is the… read more
26 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie & Ethan)
Sophie came to stay with us for 2 weeks and only had a few days to learn the ropes before she house sat while we went away on holiday for a week. She picked things up very quickly and got on well with the dogs. She coped very well while we were away and even managed to do my show dog's top knot on occasions. We are very grateful to her for… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tatiana) for host
I had a great time staying with Lindsay and David ! They were so welcoming that I quickly felt at home. I was delighted to be able to visit the surroundings on my days off or to just relax at their place when it was quiet. Or as quiet as it can be with puppies !
The dogs are amazing, friendly and well behaved. I had lots of fun taking care of the… read more
The dogs are amazing, friendly and well behaved. I had lots of fun taking care of the… read more
24 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana)
It was great having Tatiana here to help with the dogs and she did not mind getting her hands dirty which was great.. She was good with them and they got to respect her. Tatiana enjoys cooking so cooked many of her own meals as she did not eat read meat.
(Excellent)
6 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte was fantastic. Despite her young age she was efficient and adapted very quickly to what needed to be done. The dogs adored her and so did we. She is so lovely to be around. She is a natural with animals and she coped well with the workload and with me going away to shows so she and David had to cope with most of the dogs. I was grateful… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I stayed with Lyndsay and David for 2 weeks and I absolutely loved it! They were so generous and loving that I immediately felt at home. Lyndsay took me to her workout class and David even drove me to the Glowworm Caves. They have a beautiful home just outside of town, which gives you the opportunity to really relax. But of course the best part… read more
16 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Katrine) for host
Oh Lyndsay and David, how can I describe this experience I had. I will be forever grateful for both of you! I feel incredibly lucky that I got to stay with you and work with the fur babies, I absolutely fell in love with the place and the work. At first I was supposed to stay for 2 weeks, but ended up staying for 6 weeks, and I would have loved to… read more
11 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Katrine)
Dear Katrine, how wonderful she was and picked up the necessary skills so quickly. The dogs loved her and she was such a big help to me. Because she stayed a while I felt comfortable just leaving her to get on with things which she did. She really became part of the family. Katrine's English was excellent and she was good company. I think this… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Stina)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
26 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bela) for host
Lyndsay and David were the best employers who you can wish for. I had an amazing stay and both of them are very courteous and patient with you. The dogs were super sweet and very relaxed. Working there wasn't hard at all and it was fun to help with the dogs, the sheep and everything else on their property. For everyone who is considering to work… read more
15 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alicia & Sitian) for host
Lyndsay and David were amazing hosts who made sure I was comfortable during my stay. The dogs were an absolute delight to care for and tasks were very manageable. There are plenty of things to help with, so you will never get bored.
12 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia & Sitian)
It was wonderful having Alicia here to help out with the dogs. They looked beautifully groomed while she was staying with us. Alicia was happy to turn her hand to anything and cooked us some good meals. It was interesting talking to her and learning about her home. I would highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
23 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alexandre) for host
My stay with Lyndsay and David was really short ( 1 and a half week) but amazing on so many points.
10 fantastics dogs with each their own personalities and 8 small puppies full of life.
I had a very warm welcome and you feel really part of the family quickly.
Tasks are mainly around the cleaning and brushing of the dogs, but can also be more on… read more
10 fantastics dogs with each their own personalities and 8 small puppies full of life.
I had a very warm welcome and you feel really part of the family quickly.
Tasks are mainly around the cleaning and brushing of the dogs, but can also be more on… read more
26 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ksenia)
Ksenia, has to be one of the best Workawayers that we have ever had. She learnt quickly what to do, used her initiative and got on with the jobs that needed doing without me having to ask all the time. Her English is fantastic and it was great the she organised herself to go out and do things . Ksenia was great to have around to talk to as well as… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Déborah)
It was great to have Deborah to stay for 2 weeks. She was here over the busiest time we have had in a long time with 12 puppies and she coped with this really well. There was a lot to do and it changed over the time she was here. Deborah cooked us some lovely soups. Language was a bit tricky at times as there were several miscommunications but we… read more
(Very good)
31 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Déborah) for host
Mon séjour au milieu des bichons a été Intense ! Tous ces bébés et adultes demandent beaucoup d'attention et donnent aussi beaucoup d'amour !!
Merlin, Kate, Sensa me manquent.... 💓
Lyndsay a été super du point de vue de la langue ! Je ne sais pas si elle a vu un mieux 😅 mais elle a été la personne avec laquelle j'ai été la plus à l'aise pour… read more
Merlin, Kate, Sensa me manquent.... 💓
Lyndsay a été super du point de vue de la langue ! Je ne sais pas si elle a vu un mieux 😅 mais elle a été la personne avec laquelle j'ai été la plus à l'aise pour… read more
7 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly)
It was absolutely wonderful having Holly here to help. Her easygoing, mature attitude and competence made my life so much easier. It was great that she used her initiative and was happy to do all jobs asked of her. She did a good job of helping with the dogs and puppies needs. The fact that one of our shy dogs fell in love with Holly on the first… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Holly) for host
I had a delightful time with Lyndsay and her family. They were so welcoming and really made sure I was comfy and had a chance to get out and see some of the things in the surrounding area, too. It was a nice balance between being productive and having down time for lounging/exploring/chatting. And they happily answered my zillions of questions… read more
15 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Solène)
Solene was absolutely fantastic and so easy to get on with. She did everything asked of her and more. The dogs adored her especially Silk and I would highly recommend having her to stay. Her English improved by the end of her 1 month stay. I was so happy that she stayed an extra 2 weeks and did not want her to go!
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Solène) for host
I had a great stay with Lyndsay and David, I should stay 2 weeks, I finally stayed 1 month! I felt like at home. I took care of the little dogs who are all full of love and did small jobs in the garden. Lyndsay and David are adorable, I was able to eat delicious meals and progress in English!
Thank you so much for all, for your kindness and for… read more
Thank you so much for all, for your kindness and for… read more
29 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
I stayed 10 days with Lyndsay , David and their dogs. In the beginning all the dogs seem to look the same. But as soon as I knew them better, I saw all the different personalities. The dogs are used to being brushed and they were always keen to cuddle with you. I loved all of them! Lyndsay cooked great meals and David was always down for jokes. I… read more
29 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa is a bright bubbly person once you get to know her. She did really well with the dogs and did a good job of brushing them every day. She was happy to do anything I asked of her and it was great having her around. it was a shame it was so short.
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Adele) for host
I spent two great weeks at Lyndsay and David's house.
They made me feel very quickly like part of the family. The dogs and puppies were so cute and caring for them didn't feel like work.
If you like dogs I really recommand staying with them !
They made me feel very quickly like part of the family. The dogs and puppies were so cute and caring for them didn't feel like work.
If you like dogs I really recommand staying with them !
26 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Adele)
We had Adele to stay for more than 2 weeks and she was a great help with the dogs. She was happy to turn her hand to anything and did everything I asked. The dogs got attached to her while she was here She was very friendly and easy to get on with and her English is excellent.
(Very good)
15 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mélanie) for host
I was delighted to share two weeks with Lindsay, David and their adorable dogs, puppies and sheep. They are caring, kind and caring. Do not hesitate to trust them, they will know how to share their daily life with their animals, their family and their city with a smile.
Thank you for these few days, it was a real pleasure.
Thank you for these few days, it was a real pleasure.
12 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mélanie)
Melanie was absolutely fantastic, used her initiative, worked hard and turned her hand to anything we asked of her and more. Her English is really good and she is a lovely friendly person who is very easy to get on with. We loved having her here to stay for 2 weeks
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
We could not have asked for more from Anna as she was so good. She fitted easily into our home and became confident with the dogs almost immediately. She is a lovely young woman, friendly, enthusiastic and confident. I really enjoyed the week we had together before we went away. I highly recommend her as a workawayer and would be so happy for her… read more
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I can’t describe how beautiful and lovely my stay at Lyndsay‘s and David’s was! Their home and the dogs made me feel welcome since the beginning. I really enjoyed looking after the dogs when they went for holiday. It wasn’t really work to me! I will definitely not forget my walks in the afternoon with the dogs and me and Lyndsays family watching… read more
19 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (ReinaMitsuishi)
Reina was such a lovely person, very quick to help and find things that needed doing. Although she did not stay long with us it was wonderful having her here and I found that she was very eager to do a good job. She made us some nice
Japanese meals. I would welcome her again.
Japanese meals. I would welcome her again.
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Dianne) for host
I had an amazing time at the Searle family. They have 10 enthusiastic cute dogs and some puppy's. They are very warm and welcoming and you really are part of their family.
You can use the car to explore the area (I would definitely recommend to visit Rotorua). I also spent my hours off with cuddling the dogs, watching Downton Abby, and going for… read more
You can use the car to explore the area (I would definitely recommend to visit Rotorua). I also spent my hours off with cuddling the dogs, watching Downton Abby, and going for… read more
6 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Dianne)
It was so wonderful having Dianne here. She is very mature and learns quickly. She coped very will with looking after the dogs and used her initiative when needed. She was happy to do all tasks required. We would be delighted if she would like to come back and any host would be lucky to have her stay. I would highly recommend having Dianne as a… read more
(Excellent)
