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News autumn 2026:
We have just moved and build a new kennel! It is 2 km from where we lived before. It is a lovely place where we also have a little more room for the dogs. We now have 24 Alaska huskies, race dogs, young ones and som that are retired :) We start the training season for real in the beginning of September and are looking for some extra help to get everything in structure again after moving, and also with the training of the sled-dogs.
We have a new workaway flat in the house, where the workaway has their own bedrooms and share living room and a small kitchen and a quite new bathroom. We have 1-2 workaways at the same time.
About us:
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
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Animals
Winter sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
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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
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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 you will be able to take more responsebility for kennel and dogs.
Summer: The work is basicly to care for dogs, keep routines and take responsibilities for the kennel. Kind of dogsitting- but with 24 dogs! :)
Winterseason: 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! -
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Accommodation
We have a separate flat with two bedrooms, a small kitchen for easy meals ( we do have most of dinners together in our flat that are connected to the workaday flat.
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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.
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
Free access wifi
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Space for parking camper vans
It is space for campervans 30 meters from the house with electrisity available.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
We have 16 adults and 4 young ones
We have Alaska Huskies, friendly and hardworking dogs!
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The tasks were really various including the daily dog-routine, … read more
Taking care of the dogs, learning about their personalities and routines, spending time outdoors and discovering the reality behind sled dog life was an experience I will remember for … read more
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The tasks were really various including the daily dog-routine, … read more
Taking care of the dogs, learning about their personalities and routines, spending time outdoors and discovering the reality behind sled dog life was an experience I will remember for … read more
All the dogs are so friendly and incredibly sweet! It was fun to train them and take care of all the 22 beautiful dogs. We also did some repairs around … read more
