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Living together and occasionally "babysitting" my dog in Silkeborg, Denmark

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    I (age 72) and my labrador dog would really like some nice company especially in the winter months. We live in a ground floor rented apt just over one km from the town centre of Silkeborg, right next to really nice nature with lakes and forests with plenty of opportunity to hike or bike.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Cooking & food
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Not much work to do here, but there is an opportunity to do some volunteer work in our nearby riding club

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    General help, with the dogs and horses, maintenance mainly outside, (garden,fences, cutting back trees etc. etc.)
    Participating in daily cleaning, cooking etc.
    Some construction work and building maintenance.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    One bedroom with shared bathroom and kitchen, livingroom etc.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Since I live in a rented appartment there is not much work to do here, but I have a large local network, so I can help uou get in contact with other "employers"

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Cuba (9 years)

    Easy going labrador

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