The image depicts an elderly woman tenderly holding a brown puppy, with her face close to its head, conveying a sense of affection and care.
The image depicts a man and woman sitting in a yard with three large brown dogs, surrounded by a wooden fence and a white umbrella.
The image depicts a woman kneeling on the floor, surrounded by six brown puppies, with a grey carpet and white wall serving as the background.
The image shows a person with grey hair and a yellow sweater, leaning down to interact with two brown puppies on a grey carpet.
The image shows two dogs, likely a pair of German Shepherds, standing in front of a fence, with a grassy area and trees visible in the background. The dogs are looking at the camera.
The image depicts four women posing with six brown dogs on a patio, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees in the background.
The image shows a group of small, brown puppies lying on the ground, with a few standing up. They are likely between 4-6 weeks old and are surrounded by a patch of grass. The background is blurry.
The image shows a group of dogs, likely a breed called Rhodesian Ridgeback, sitting in a room with a wooden floor, surrounded by a white wall. The dogs are all facing the same direction.
The image depicts a woman sitting on the grass with four brown dogs, surrounded by rocks and trees in the background, under a blue sky with white clouds.
Two brown dogs stand on a sidewalk in front of a palm tree, one licking the other\'s face, in a grassy area with trees in the background.
The image depicts a woman surrounded by five brown dogs on a patio, with two dogs sitting on lounge chairs and three on the ground, all gazing to the left.
The image depicts two brown dogs, one large and one small, sleeping together in a cage with a black mat, showcasing their affectionate bond.
The image depicts a brown dog lying in a large black tub filled with a giraffe-print blanket, situated outdoors on a sunny day.
The image depicts a brown puppy sitting on a wooden bench, grasping a stuffed animal in its mouth, set against a backdrop of a house and yard.

Help us pet sit a pack of Rhodesian Ridgeback, in the countryside North of Rome, Italy

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Elisabetta,
    I'm a Enci/FCI breeder and a radio presenter. I work at RAI Italian radio and television broadcasts and I am passionate about Rhodesian Ridgeback, a hunting dog from South Africa that is really special. I live in a small villa just outside northern Rome, with my 6 super socialized dogs, 2 males 4 females.
    I'm looking for a serious and honest pet sitter for 3/6 months. A willing & smart girl/boy who love to learn how to manage Rhodesian Ridgeback especially when I've litters, when I'm abroad competing with some of the dogs and also give me a little help with the daily tidying up of the house, (but every two weeks a thorough cleaning of the whole house is done by the family Nanny). Daily commitments are: feed and clean dogs areas (morning & evening) looking after them, play with them and walk them once a day. We say that the work is fragmented and not excessively demanding, but of great responsibility since my dogs are like my children (my daughter is 36 years old now, and she lives and works in Rome city center). Week ends tend to be free except when I'm out for dog shows. Room and board in a family environment. My place is 22 km far from Rome, with direct connections to the city center, after a pleasant walk of 3 km. I will be happy to welcome girls who love country life!!!

    Pls note that:
    I have been hosting boys and girls thanks to Workway for more than 5 years now I have always had wonderful experiences but in the last six months girls come and stay 24 hours and leave because they are lonely because they are suffering from homesickness because they are suffering from panic attacks because their parents want them to come home for various reasons.... then I'm asking why do you sign up as workers!!!? Workaway means work away not free vacation! when a host signs up on Workway they really need help! Then pls read deeply any host profle when you're looking for a place to stay offering your attitudes!!! Thanks a lot

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Help with Computers/ Internet
    House sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    To know the world of breeding, learn speaking Italian, learn family italian cooking, getting a little money: 250 euros per month

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    A willing Workawayer girl/boy to learn how to manage Rhodesian Ridgeback and give some help in the house. I ask the person to keep klean the dogs area, to monitor the dogs during my absence (mon-fri from 4 p.m.), making sure that they are not at risk and that they are properly feeded. In the moments of detachment he/she can study reading, watching TV or listening to music, go walking in the surroundings ... He/she will have the kitchen at disposal and the refrigerator always stocked for every need. In short, I need family help for my dogs for a period of 3/6 months!!!!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    At home, in a private room and bathroom

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    during the weekend she can have his/her time at leisure. We could study together itineraries to visit Rome and its surroundings ... my area is well connected by train and bus, after a walk of 3 km.
    But if he/she wish we can also share time together... This is a real family host!

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    A little more information

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    • 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

Host ref number: 317828631161

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