Live and play with sled dogs in the Wilds of Yukon, Canada

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  Description

  Are you a dog-loving adventurer looking for a truly unique opportunity? Imagine waking up each day surrounded by breathtaking wilderness, caring for a team of sled dogs, and living in a luxury off-grid home overlooking Lake Laberge (Whitehorse, Yukon).
  
  We’re seeking one incredible couple—or an exceptional individual— for an immersive experience working with our beloved sled dogs. We have 24 dogs. 23 Alaskan Huskies and 1 pit bull.
  
  11 dogs live inside with us, and 13 live outside in kennels. These dogs are our family, and we spend a lot of time with them. You will too! We are looking for a person, or couple, who loves dogs to join us.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Technology

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Pets

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Gardening

  

  Animals

  

  Team sports

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Fitness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Mountain

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You'll learn about rural life in the Yukon, taking care of sled dogs, and how to handle a luxury off-grid home.
  
  During your time off, if you need to go to town, we can arrange to go together, or if we feel comfortable with you and you're legally able to drive in Canada, you may borrow the car.

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  Help

  Learn about sled dogs and living off-grid at our Kennel. Spring/summer duties include:
  
  => feeding, scooping poop, walking, & brushing dogs
  => cutting wood for winter firewood
  => exterior and interior house maintenance (e.g., staining/painting the deck and trim), etc.
  => walking some of the dogs
  
  We do have some physical requirements, as you must be able to lift 40lb bags of dog food and carry water buckets.
  
  During this time, we are not asking for your help with business operations.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I'm interested in learning different languages.
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  Accommodation

  We have a downstairs apartment with a bedroom, bathroom/shower, & kitchen. There's also a gym that you can use and laundry facilities. We have reliable Internet via Starlink. You're welcome to eat with us or cook your food downstairs.

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  What else ...

  We live 50 minutes north of Whitehorse in an extremely rural setting overlooking Lake Laberge.
  The closest neighbor is 3.5 miles away.
  
  
  We live in a remote beautiful & peaceful area-- perfect for artists and athletes (Greg and I are ultra runners).

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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