Lots of labrador love in the Manawatu, New Zealand

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  Beschreibung

  **Ideal Workawayers for this host are self-motivated, take pride in their work, are outgoing, caring and sociable.**
  
  Learn what it takes to raise and live with a large number of dogs -- feeding, caring for, cleaning up after, training and even designing the environment around them!
  
  I'm looking for Workawayers to help me to keep my 12 dogs happy, healthy, and well cared for. I am also looking for Workawayers to help me with dog-related social media posts.
  
  If being around a whole pack of slobbering, cuddly Labradors, each with their own personality and quirks, sounds like your kind of heaven, please come join us!
  
  I moved to New Zealand from the USA 19 years ago. In 2022 I purchased and moved to the most stunning property for my dogs and I -- 40 acres in the Manawatu with towering trees, flowers, ponds, a gorgeous meandering stream and views of the snow-capped mountains in the winter! The dogs think it is paradise and I kind of agree with them.
  
  I have a flock of "the world's cutest sheep" -- Valais Blacknose -- that help with the lawn-mowing and then I have a WHOLE BUNCH of Labrador dogs that are my 24/7 passion.
  
  My favourite thing to do with my dogs is to watch how they impact the lives of others. Whether it is a smile on an elderly person's face, a memory brought back to a dementia patient, a couple's first fur-baby or an autistic child who opens their arms to a new best friend. The ability to brighten the lives of others through dogs is an amazing feeling. I secretly believe there is nothing that a Labrador can't do! They are always amazing me, making me smile and laugh.
  
  My past Workawayers have fallen in love with my dogs. I bet you will too. Come see for yourself! Not only will the dogs etch themselves into your heart but you may learn a thing or two as well about dogs and dog behaviour while you are here!

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Hausarbeiten

  Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet

  Haus- & Haustiersitting
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Haustiere

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Schreiben

  

  Bücher

  

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  Natur
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  While I am not a native-born kiwi, I understand first hand what it is like to be away from your homeland and be in a new country. I love to share what I've learned about Kiwi life and compare/contrast it to American life and then learn how that compares to OTHER cultures.
  
  There aren't many places where you can live with 12+ dogs at any given time and learn a great deal about what goes into raising healthy and happy dogs, from newborn through old age. You will learn a lot about how dogs communicate and how having multiple dogs compares to having a single dog in the household. I am happy to share what I've learned on this journey of raising and training hundreds of dogs during my lifetime!

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  Arbeit

  I'm looking for Workawayers who can help keep the dogs and their environment happy & healthy.
  
  Activities vary from some housekeeping type tasks (to keep up with the dog hair/dirt!) to painting to gardening/farm work to whatever is on the current to do list!
  
  I'm also looking for Workawayers to help me with social media content -- photos, videos, posts, stories -- all about dogs.
  
  All Workawayers will also get to play with and cuddle Labradors of all ages. Spending one-on-one time with my labs is an important part of each day. This may include teaching the dogs some basic training commands (I can show you how), meeting up with other dogs on social outings, possibly therapy/comfort-related dog work, and reinforcing the dogs' learning through consistency. Many of them LOVE "beauty parlor day" (brushing, nail trimming) too.
  
  I am more than happy for volunteers to stay long term as well. The more consistency I have for the dogs, the better.
  
  Thank you for understanding that smoking, vaping and your own pets are not permitted anywhere on the property at this time.

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend

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  Unterkunft

  Accommodation will be in a 1904 villa with a comfy bed along with access to the shared kitchen, laundry, and bathroom facilities.
  
  I do not provide meals so Workawayers can buy/cook what they would like to eat during their stay.
  
  I am located rurally but less than 10kms from two different towns -- Norsewood & Dannevirke. I go to town most days so you are always welcome to come along if you don't have your own transportation.
  
  I do not set specific help hours. A lot of the help is very flexible and can be done at any time throughout the day but I do expect Workawayers to be ready to help starting at 10am each day.
  
  Thank you for understanding that smoking, vaping and your own pets are not permitted anywhere on the property at this time.

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  Was noch ...

  The Manawatu is a very scenic part of New Zealand. Enjoy exploring Dannevirke and Norsewood as well as the hiking/trails in the region! Hawkes Bay is just an hour away where there are stunning beaches, great shopping and Te Mata peak for hiking. Cafes and Op shops are PLENTIFUL in Dannevirke so if you love your coffee, I know a great place!

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Plenty of room for self-contained vehicles.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  zwei

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