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The image depicts a person wearing a thick jacket with a hood, standing in front of a body of water, with a small boat visible in the background. The scene appears to be a serene and peaceful one.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a vast field, a forest, and a mountain range under a cloudy sky, with the sun peeking through the clouds.
The image depicts a white trailer situated in a grassy field, surrounded by trees and a blue sky with clouds. The trailer features a door and window.
The image shows the interior of a white van with its back doors open, revealing a spacious cargo area and a partially visible front seat.
The image shows the interior of a van with multiple dog crates stacked on wooden shelves, featuring orange, black, and blue crates with metal grates on their doors.
The image depicts a silver van parked on a snowy road, with a mountainous landscape and trees in the background, under a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene scene of three dogs in a lush grassy field with yellow flowers, set against the backdrop of a cozy log cabin.
The image depicts a dog standing behind a wooden fence, with a metal bowl attached to the fence in front of it. The dog is light brown.
The image features two cats with distinctive markings, one with a white face and the other with a dark face, both adorned with fluffy gray fur, gazing directly at the camera.
The image depicts a serene scene of a black dog sitting in a small pool of water, surrounded by lush grass and trees, with a majestic mountain range in the background.

Immerse in a rural lifestyle surrounded by vast nature in the Yukon, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    --- Seeking a handy person/wood worker ---

    Hi! I'm Alex, 44 y.o female. I am owned by 20 dogs and 1 geriatric cat. Dogs are indoor/outdoor pets.

    I have been racing sled dogs for the past 15 years. From mid-distance, to stage to now sprint racing. Dogs are a central part of my life and my emotional and financial focus has been on them for as long.

    I work as a Fear Free veterinary technician 3 days a week, as well as a professional dog trainer the rest of the time.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

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

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Immerse yourself in a Yukon rural lifestyle, surrounded by vast nature, stunning views and loving pet sled dogs.

  • Help

    Help

    I have a few projects that need finishing this season. They all require handy help, including being a skilled wood helper! I do not have a work shop but tools should all be available. Banking on those beautiful Yukon summer days to get it all done!

    1. Dog van conversion: I need help finishing this project! I have the floor in, part of the insulation, I need someone to cut and install the wood paneling. More info available upon request.

    2. My existing insulated dog houses need some TLC. Some need new roofs.

    3. Another project is to patch the "holes" in the property fence. 9 acres are fenced with large animal farm fences, and some of the posts have been pushed off the ground (frost heaves) and there is now some large gaps between the ground and the bottom of the fence. I have lawn fence that can be used to patch those holes. The work has been started, but there is more to do.

    4. Painting a wooden shed door and some dog houses.

    5. If you enjoy cooking, please take over my kitchen!

    If you think you assist, please shoot me a message!

    Please understand that the profile I am looking for is:
    - ONE person (couple, please, do not contact me).
    - I cannot accommodate your pet(s).
    - Someone who can show compassion and empathy towards all living creatures.
    - Someone who is able to communicate easily and be honest (including abilities and timeline!).
    - Addictions are sadly a common thing nowadays and for the well being of my furry and human friends, I would kindly ask you to not apply if you are struggling with any addictions. Furthermore, this is a non-smoking/vaping environment.

    Thank you for reading the full content, if you decide to message me, please indicate you have reached to the bottom of that paragraph and I will already be impressed ;-)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    My log home is located 35 minutes from Whitehorse and sits on 9 fully fenced acres. It is shared with a 30 y.o female professional (working and otherwise socially busy), a cat and a few dogs. We have running water (well water), wood heat, forced air furnace, and power so we are pretty comfortably set up. The house is small with only 2 bedrooms, 1 shared bathroom (shower, toilet, laundry), and kitchen with a larger living area. I have an insulated converted enclosed trailer with propane and oil heat that you are welcome to use as a bedroom and to have your private space.

    Please keep in mind, this is country living, no shopping available within walking distance!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Wilderness accessible from our backyard! Endless hiking, cross country skiing opportunities, trails right out of the gate.

    Please note there is no public transportation. Rides can be provided within reason.

  • 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

    Internet is LIMITED.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Parking space available. Access to power not guaranteed.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image depicts a person wearing a thick jacket with a hood, standing in front of a body of water, with a small boat visible in the background. The scene appears to be a serene and peaceful one.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a vast field, a forest, and a mountain range under a cloudy sky, with the sun peeking through the clouds.
The image depicts a white trailer situated in a grassy field, surrounded by trees and a blue sky with clouds. The trailer features a door and window.
The image shows the interior of a white van with its back doors open, revealing a spacious cargo area and a partially visible front seat.
The image shows the interior of a van with multiple dog crates stacked on wooden shelves, featuring orange, black, and blue crates with metal grates on their doors.
The image depicts a silver van parked on a snowy road, with a mountainous landscape and trees in the background, under a blue sky with clouds.
The image depicts a serene scene of three dogs in a lush grassy field with yellow flowers, set against the backdrop of a cozy log cabin.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring snow-capped mountains, a lush forest of evergreen trees, and a vibrant blue sky with white clouds.
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The image depicts a dog standing behind a wooden fence, with a metal bowl attached to the fence in front of it. The dog is light brown.
The image features two cats with distinctive markings, one with a white face and the other with a dark face, both adorned with fluffy gray fur, gazing directly at the camera.
The image depicts a serene scene of a black dog sitting in a small pool of water, surrounded by lush grass and trees, with a majestic mountain range in the background.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a dense forest of trees, a mountain range in the background, and a blue sky with white clouds.

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