The image depicts a man and woman sitting on a bench surrounded by six dogs, with a fence and trees in the background.
A winter sunrise casts warm golden light over a snowy yard, silhouetting bare trees and a cabin, creating a peaceful, serene early morning scene in nature.
A black and brown dog stands alert on snowy ground in golden sunlight, gazing forward. A rustic wooden building and rocky slope are visible behind it.
The image depicts two dogs sitting on a rocky ground, facing away from the camera, with the larger dog having white fur and black patches on its head.
The image features a white dog with black spots on its ears, wearing a harness and standing in the snow between two birch trees.
A man leads a team of eight dogs on a gravel road, pulling a cart with two seats, surrounded by grassy hills and trees.
The image depicts a black and white puppy lying on the back of a larger black and white dog, both in a grassy area.
The image depicts a white dog with a blue harness sitting in the grass, surrounded by other dogs and trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene winter scene with a person standing in a snowy yard, surrounded by trees and houses, under a starry sky with the Northern Lights visible.
The image depicts a white dog with black spots on its ears, lying on a wooden deck with a litter of black and white puppies.
The image depicts a man leading a team of dogs through a snowy landscape, with trees visible in the background, showcasing a winter dog sledding scene.
The image depicts two white dogs with black ears, wearing harnesses and standing in the snow, with other dogs and a snowy landscape visible in the background.
The image depicts a cozy room with a sofa, coffee table, and bed, featuring wooden paneling on the walls and ceiling, and a red rug on the floor.
The image depicts a small, weathered cabin with a snow-covered roof and a wooden deck, situated in a snowy landscape on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small bathroom with a white toilet, sink, and mirror, featuring gray walls and a dog standing in the center of the room.
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Share our passion for Alaska Huskies in Brumunddal, Norway

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    We are an adult couple with adult children and grandchildren. Anne works in a hospital Trust and Trond is partially retired. We do competitive dog sledding sports and winter tours with our Alaska huskies. In the summer we train the dogs when it is cold enough. We wish to host workawayers who are interested in outdoors activities with sled dogs. In the summer season we do maintenance in the dog yards / kennels and around the houses. We don't train the dogs when it is over 13 degrees C. Then we do other things with and for them. Workaways in the summer are some kind of house- and dog-sitters, but with over 20 dogs to keep an eye on!

    WINTER:
    We do fun trips and dog sledding competitions during the winter. We also offer some guided tours for small groups in short periods when not racing. We teach the guests about dogsledding and learn them how to handle themselves in different weather conditions. Our workawayers join these lessons and will learn how to use the sleds, care for dogs on tours as well as making bonfires, food outside and prepare themselves in terms of clothing for all conditions. Then join this tours with their own sled and dogs! Workaways will not work relating to guiding guests when these are paying customers.

    SUMMER:
    Our dogs are social, and in the summer they need and love to do things that are fun together with us. In winter time it is hard training, so they need the restitution period. In the summertime, workaways take care of the kennels, feeding morning/evening, or helping with other practical tasks related to dogyards, We try to have a focus on young ones and train leader-dogs also.

    We live with the dogs close by, and have all gear needed - like sleds, skis, carts,, ATV, vehicles etc. We have access to cabins where it is possible to have hikes. We prefer people who can stay for at least a month, since it takes a little while to get to know the dogs and the routines we must have.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Animals
    Winter sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    There are relatively short distances to the three cities around Norway's largest lake, with many cultural attractions and events. In addition, there are many opportunities for nature experiences such as mountain trips with tents or accommodation in cabins, activities in rivers etc. There is often stable summer weather in May, June and August with 15-25 degrees Celsius

  • Help

    Help

    For all seasons:

    You will help us take care of dogs, feed and train them, and work in the dog areas. Some easy maintenance tasks as painting and repair, and help with things around the house and in the kennel when needed. When you are ready take more responsebility for kennel and dogs.

    Summer: it is possible for us to have two workaways. The work is basicly to care for dogs, keep routines and take responsibilities for the kennel. Kind of dogsitting- but with 21 dogs! :)
    Winterseason: we can have one workaway. You will during autumn and winter learn dogmushing, train the long distance racing dogs, using first wagons and then on snow- sleds! Cope with snow and weather conditions and experience the lovely world of dogsledding!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We have a separate annex with access to a smaller private hallway and bathroom. In the annex it is possible to prepare small meals, breakfast and evening. We try to have dinners together with our workaways in the main house. In the annex there is Wifi, a TV, bed and a sofa corner. From summer 2026 it will a separate apartment be available.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    In your spare time, it is possible to go for long jogs/hikings, take trips to the center where you will find a large swimming beach in freshwater. Or you will test the small rural cafes. We also have a nice library. Public transport is not so good. It is best if you have a driving licence. We have a small extra car that is available now and then for out workawayers. We have also access to cabins that you are welcome to visit.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Free access wifi

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    It is space for campervans 30 meters from the house with electrisity available.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    We have 16 adults and 4 young ones

    We have Alaska Huskies, friendly and hardworking dogs!

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A winter sunrise casts warm golden light over a snowy yard, silhouetting bare trees and a cabin, creating a peaceful, serene early morning scene in nature.
A black and brown dog stands alert on snowy ground in golden sunlight, gazing forward. A rustic wooden building and rocky slope are visible behind it.
The image depicts two dogs sitting on a rocky ground, facing away from the camera, with the larger dog having white fur and black patches on its head.
The image features a white dog with black spots on its ears, wearing a harness and standing in the snow between two birch trees.
A man leads a team of eight dogs on a gravel road, pulling a cart with two seats, surrounded by grassy hills and trees.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting on a bench surrounded by six dogs, with a fence and trees in the background.
The image depicts a black and white puppy lying on the back of a larger black and white dog, both in a grassy area.
The image depicts a serene winter scene with a person standing in a snowy yard, surrounded by trees and houses, under a starry sky with the Northern Lights visible.
The image depicts a white dog with black spots on its ears, lying on a wooden deck with a litter of black and white puppies.
The image depicts a man leading a team of dogs through a snowy landscape, with trees visible in the background, showcasing a winter dog sledding scene.
The image depicts two white dogs with black ears, wearing harnesses and standing in the snow, with other dogs and a snowy landscape visible in the background.
The image depicts a cozy room with a sofa, coffee table, and bed, featuring wooden paneling on the walls and ceiling, and a red rug on the floor.
The image depicts a small, weathered cabin with a snow-covered roof and a wooden deck, situated in a snowy landscape on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small bathroom with a white toilet, sink, and mirror, featuring gray walls and a dog standing in the center of the room.

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