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We are a small Golden Retriever Kennel located in Northern Germany. We are „Golden Retriever Club“ (VDH/FCI) assured breeders. We live with our dogs and our other animals in a small village in a lovely rural setting. Here are no Discos,Bars or any other kind of nightlife and action, but a lovely countryside . We are looking for a volunteer who would help with the daily routine of the dogs, horses, cats and in our garden. When we have puppies we would like your help to rear them.
Experience with big dogs would be a great advantage but we will teach you everything you need to know.
We have three horses ( 10y.,24y,28y.) You have to feed them, looking for water and the fence every day, pick them up on the field and bring them back again after some hours .
The workaway person we are looking for should be able to take responsibility and have plenty of common sense. We are looking for someone who is hard working, honest, fun and easy going with high levels of motivation!
This position would suit a country loving person who enjoys the peace and tranquility of country life and is not afraid for dog, cat and horse hairs ...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
a lot about Golden Retriever...If there is interest in how to show the dogs and how we train then we are very happy to show you how. Spend a lot of time outdoors, enjoy nature. Practise the language here ( english/german).
Help
Help with with the dogs, feeding, cleaning kennels, grooming.
Helping with puppies ( we have puppies one or two times in the year ).
Helping in our big garden . Feeding the cats, cleaning every day the cat house .
Helping with the horses ( cuddling,saddle cleaning, sweeping )
We have dogs , cats and horses so please no one who is frightened of them or allergic to them
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
Own room and a own bathroom.
two single bed with bedding and towels provided.
Internet access.
Mostly we eat breakfast and lunch together.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Host ref number: 333635648665
Feedback (21)
16 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa)
Vanessa lived with our family from mid-August to the end of September. She settled in very quickly and it felt like we had known each other a long time before.
During her stay, a litter of Golden Retrievers was born, so Vanessa actively supported the dog and puppies as they grew up and cared for them.
She has a very great feeling for animals and… read more
During her stay, a litter of Golden Retrievers was born, so Vanessa actively supported the dog and puppies as they grew up and cared for them.
She has a very great feeling for animals and… read more
(Excellent
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8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host
I stayed 7 weeks at Katjas and Matthias wonderful home, it’s truly a place to be. I felt very welcome since the first minute of my arrival. I got really quick in touch with all the lovely animals and I loved taking care of them. The duty’s aren’t hard work. Mainly I did gardening, fed the cats and horses, cleaned the cat house and the outdoor… read more
3 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lily) for host
I stayed with Katja and Matthias for three months and had a wonderful time. When I arrived, a litter of 8 puppies had just been born and I considered myself very lucky to watch them grow up. All the other dogs were amazing as well and each had their own unique personalities you couldn't help but loving. I also helped care for their three cats and… read more
21 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lily)
Lily lived with our family for three months. She settled in very quickly and made friends with the dogs and cats. Lily did all the work very reliably and I could always rely on her. She helped me a lot with our litter of Golden Retrievers and played a lot with the puppies and looked after them. We were all sad when they moved to their new… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bérénice) for host
I stayed with Katja and Matthias for seven weeks. My welcome was so warm that I immediately felt at ease. I loved looking after the dogs and cats, they're really adorable, as are their owners. We got on very well. They're always available. Katja is particularly caring and we had a really good time.
The work I was given was interesting and so much… read more
The work I was given was interesting and so much… read more
19 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bérénice)
Berenice lived with our family for seven weeks. She speaks English and also German (dare to speak German Berry, you can do it).
She settled in quickly and wasn't afraid of our dogs and cats.We enjoyed that Berry was a part of our family.
She did her job very well and conscientiously. Berry wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty and helped us a lot… read more
She settled in quickly and wasn't afraid of our dogs and cats.We enjoyed that Berry was a part of our family.
She did her job very well and conscientiously. Berry wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty and helped us a lot… read more
(Excellent
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16 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa)
Vanessa lived with our family from mid-August to the end of September. She settled in very quickly and it felt like we had known each other a long time before.
During her stay, a litter of Golden Retrievers was born, so Vanessa actively supported the dog and puppies as they grew up and cared for them.
She has a very great feeling for animals and… read more
During her stay, a litter of Golden Retrievers was born, so Vanessa actively supported the dog and puppies as they grew up and cared for them.
She has a very great feeling for animals and… read more
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host
I stayed 7 weeks at Katjas and Matthias wonderful home, it’s truly a place to be. I felt very welcome since the first minute of my arrival. I got really quick in touch with all the lovely animals and I loved taking care of them. The duty’s aren’t hard work. Mainly I did gardening, fed the cats and horses, cleaned the cat house and the outdoor… read more
3 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lily) for host
I stayed with Katja and Matthias for three months and had a wonderful time. When I arrived, a litter of 8 puppies had just been born and I considered myself very lucky to watch them grow up. All the other dogs were amazing as well and each had their own unique personalities you couldn't help but loving. I also helped care for their three cats and… read more
21 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lily)
Lily lived with our family for three months. She settled in very quickly and made friends with the dogs and cats. Lily did all the work very reliably and I could always rely on her. She helped me a lot with our litter of Golden Retrievers and played a lot with the puppies and looked after them. We were all sad when they moved to their new… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bérénice) for host
I stayed with Katja and Matthias for seven weeks. My welcome was so warm that I immediately felt at ease. I loved looking after the dogs and cats, they're really adorable, as are their owners. We got on very well. They're always available. Katja is particularly caring and we had a really good time.
The work I was given was interesting and so much… read more
The work I was given was interesting and so much… read more
19 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bérénice)
Berenice lived with our family for seven weeks. She speaks English and also German (dare to speak German Berry, you can do it).
She settled in quickly and wasn't afraid of our dogs and cats.We enjoyed that Berry was a part of our family.
She did her job very well and conscientiously. Berry wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty and helped us a lot… read more
She settled in quickly and wasn't afraid of our dogs and cats.We enjoyed that Berry was a part of our family.
She did her job very well and conscientiously. Berry wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty and helped us a lot… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Estelle)
Estelle lebte knapp zwei Monate als workawayer in unserer Familie. Sie spricht sehr gut Deutsch und hat jeden Tag etwas dazugelernt.Sie war immer ordentlich,pünktlich und erledigte alle Arbeit mit großer Sorgfalt . Mit den Hunden hat sie sich sehr gut verstanden, kannte sehr schnell ihre Namen und konnte sie alle auseinanderhalten. Auch die Katzen… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Clémence) for host
I stayed here for 4 weeks, this was my first workaway experience and I had a lovely time! All the animals were adorable and i loved working with them, the work was not difficult and I enjoyed doing it. I got the opportunity to visit several places around their area during off-days. The family was very welcoming and super nice, they really helped… read more
28 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Clémence)
Clemence was a part of our family for four weeks. She was a real dog lover and our dogs really enjoyed being with her. She brushed them daily and the dogs loved it. The cats liked her,too. Clemence helped me a lot in the garden and I was really happy with how it looked in my garden afterwards.
She was always punctual, reliable and honest. It was a… read more
She was always punctual, reliable and honest. It was a… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anja) for host
Staying at Katja's and her family's place was a wonderful experience for me. They are really kind and open-minded people and I was able to feel at home right away.
I got to cuddle with their friendly cats (except for Noah, he's cool too but he just wants to eat all the time), I had my first horse-riding experience and I had the privilege to get to… read more
I got to cuddle with their friendly cats (except for Noah, he's cool too but he just wants to eat all the time), I had my first horse-riding experience and I had the privilege to get to… read more
28 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anja)
Anja lived in our family for three weeks. She was always cheerful, punctual and did all the work very reliably. She was always happy with a smile on her lips. She cared for the cats , Noah, Abraham and Moses loved her very much.
She helped me a lot with the dogs and I was able to drive away for a weekend, because Anja has taken care of all the… read more
She helped me a lot with the dogs and I was able to drive away for a weekend, because Anja has taken care of all the… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Zsófi) for host
As my second workaway, I stayed with Katja's family for a month, and I had the best time with them! Their family is wonderful, it is very clear that they have so much love for each other and the animals, they made me feel like I was the part of their family rightaway.
All the animals are the sweetest and well behaved, so you can't even call it… read more
All the animals are the sweetest and well behaved, so you can't even call it… read more
3 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zsófi)
Zsofi was with us for a month in march and was a great asset to our family. Friendly, conscience and eager to learn new skills.She was good in horseriding and a real animal lover.She looked after our seven Golden Retriever and a litter of two puppies. And our cats loved her,too.She helped in house and garden where ever I need help and fixed all… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alix) for host
I spent almost a month in Katja’s house and I am so happy that I could take part in such a nice family, with so lovely animals !
The work was not hard at all and I could enjoy a daily one hour walk in the forest with Hubsi (one of the lovely dogs) and rode a really nice horse everyday.
Moreover, Katja cooked yummy meals for lunch and I really… read more
The work was not hard at all and I could enjoy a daily one hour walk in the forest with Hubsi (one of the lovely dogs) and rode a really nice horse everyday.
Moreover, Katja cooked yummy meals for lunch and I really… read more
3 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alix)
Alix is an absolute joy, she arrived as a stranger and left as a member of the family. She stayed with us for 3 1/2 weeks in may .Always happy and a smile on her face,we laughed a lot together .Our dogs loved her and enjoyed her hugs, she was so willing to do anything we asked, from helping in the house to gardening and fixing dog toys.Alix is a… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie )
Nathalie helped us for ten days with our dogs, cats and horses. She enjoyed the puppies at the first days . She is a real animal lover and all our animals loved her. She rode one of our horses nearly every day very nice.
She brought the three horses every day in the morning out into the field and picked them up again in the afternoon.
When our… read more
She brought the three horses every day in the morning out into the field and picked them up again in the afternoon.
When our… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nathalie ) for host
I just left Katja’s and her family’s amazing place a few days ago. And as everyone already said so far I had the greatest time there that you could imagine. I felt welcome to the whole family straightaway. The work was pretty clear and not to hard at all. It was mostly outdoors and of course animal related which was really nice. Everyday you had… read more
13 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lotta) for host
I stayed three month at Katja´s and Matthias´ place and it was very nice. It was my first workaway-experience and I´m very happy that I spent it there, because I immediately felt as a member of the family.
The work with the dogs and horses was fun and I learned a lot of dog-breeding and -training. I was also allowed to take part in a compenion dog… read more
The work with the dogs and horses was fun and I learned a lot of dog-breeding and -training. I was also allowed to take part in a compenion dog… read more
10 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lotta)
Lotta stayed in our family for three months. She is an really animal lover and all our dogs and cats loved her.
She learned very quickly how to train a dog , so she completed and passed a companion dog test with our Luna.
Lotta was able to sew very well and sewed a great bathrobe for our dogs
She has done all the things around the horses like… read more
She learned very quickly how to train a dog , so she completed and passed a companion dog test with our Luna.
Lotta was able to sew very well and sewed a great bathrobe for our dogs
She has done all the things around the horses like… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
It is an unforgettable experience for me. It was not only working with dogs, cats and horses but also there were wonderful encounters in there place which made my days more beautiful. This was my first workaway, but I finished with lots of joy.
Katja and Matthias are very kind and I really appreciate all there help during my stay. We needed to… read more
Katja and Matthias are very kind and I really appreciate all there help during my stay. We needed to… read more
29 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Erika stayed with us for six weeks. She speaks fluent English and German.
She is a dog lover and cuddel a lot with our seven Golden Retriever. Also the cats love her a lot.
Erika help me in the household,too - like cleaning,ironing etc.
It was a pleasure to have her as an workaway guest. She was always kind,politly and in time.
I hope she can… read more
She is a dog lover and cuddel a lot with our seven Golden Retriever. Also the cats love her a lot.
Erika help me in the household,too - like cleaning,ironing etc.
It was a pleasure to have her as an workaway guest. She was always kind,politly and in time.
I hope she can… read more
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Susanna)
Susanna lived four weeks in our family.She speak fluent German and English. We have a very nice time together and she helped us a lot.The dogs and the cats loved her. It was very nice to see that Susanna started to enjoy horseriding after a longer break before. She is a very good rider and well very well trained.
We wish her a lot of luck for her… read more
We wish her a lot of luck for her… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Susanna) for host
My experience at Katja’s kennel has been surely positive. I’ve been there for one month: it was my first Workaway and my first experience abroad alone, but thanks to Katja and her family I didn’t feel alone at all. They were always there when I needed them: they were ready to answer every question about my daily tasks and explain me how to do… read more
6 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Danni)
Dani stayed with us for two weeks. She has quickly settled in and was not afraid of our dogs. The dogs loved her and got many hugs from her.
She did her job very well and conscientiously. Dani did all the work to do and was not worried about getting her hands dirty.
She enjoyed her free days in Schwerin and on the Baltic Sea together with Erika… read more
She did her job very well and conscientiously. Dani did all the work to do and was not worried about getting her hands dirty.
She enjoyed her free days in Schwerin and on the Baltic Sea together with Erika… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Danni) for host
I’m writing this on my way home and am already missing the place so much! I finished everyday full, exhausted and smelling of dog, in the best way.
As soon as I arrived I felt welcomed into the wiegand’s caring, wonderful family (the 8 dogs included). Everyday I woke up excited for the day, despite it being 8am and me not being a morning person… read more
As soon as I arrived I felt welcomed into the wiegand’s caring, wonderful family (the 8 dogs included). Everyday I woke up excited for the day, despite it being 8am and me not being a morning person… read more
16 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadja_K_)
Nadja stay here for only two weeks . From the first moment she was a part of our family. She help me very good with our dogs - the dogs lived her . She always has a smile on her face and do every work that must be done. She worked fantastic in our garden and all the flowers looked so lovely when she was finished.
Nadja is a very good rider and… read more
Nadja is a very good rider and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nadja_K_) for host
First of all: The time was wonderful!
I stayed at this place for 2 weeks and missed nothing these weeks.
Katja and her family are very likeable people and talking, working and eating with them were always much fun. They made me feel good from the very first moment!
The daily work routine was never too hard and if you like animals and spending… read more
I stayed at this place for 2 weeks and missed nothing these weeks.
Katja and her family are very likeable people and talking, working and eating with them were always much fun. They made me feel good from the very first moment!
The daily work routine was never too hard and if you like animals and spending… read more
19 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Heike) for host
I had a wonderful time in Renzow with Katja, Matthias, their children (when they were home for a few days) and all the animals. They have the most amazing “garden” I’ve ever saw and the cutest animals. Going on from 7 big dogs, to 10 little puppies (at the time I was here), to 3 playful cats and the 3 lovely horses. Seeing the puppies growing up… read more
30 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kimberly) for host
What can I say? An amazing three months in North Germany. A fantastic opportunity for someone that not only wants to work with dogs and horses but if you want to be fully immersed in to the family life. I came back from here healthier and happier than when I arrived and I really value my time here. I spent time helping to care for the puppies,… read more
23 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kimberly)
Kim lived in our family for three months. She settled in very quickly and immediately became part of the family. The dogs loved them from the first day and enjoyed the long walks every day. At the first weeks we have puppies and she help me a lot to take care of them and the puppies loved her,too. Kim had no experience when she arrived with horses… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)
Fiona lived in our family for four weeks and she is very good with animals. She is an excellent rider ,too and work a lot with our horses. She helps with all things around garden and animals. We have a lot of fun together and she celebrate Easter with our family.
Fiona is a great cook and can make very tasty meals. Thank you Fiona for all your… read more
Fiona is a great cook and can make very tasty meals. Thank you Fiona for all your… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fiona) for host
My time at Katjas place was just wonderful ;)
It was my first workaway and as soon as I arrived, I was welcomed and it felt very familial.
The animals are all very kind, cute and sweet. You can't resist, you have to cuddle with the dogs all the time.
I could ride a lot and the horses are lovely to ride. After the riding, you could go in the small… read more
It was my first workaway and as soon as I arrived, I was welcomed and it felt very familial.
The animals are all very kind, cute and sweet. You can't resist, you have to cuddle with the dogs all the time.
I could ride a lot and the horses are lovely to ride. After the riding, you could go in the small… read more
30 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
What should I write, it was just a wonderful time. Janne lived in our family for three weeks as a workawayer. From the first day it felt like she was always with us.
We talked a lot together at the table, told and laughed. The dogs loved her and the cats also liked her very much. Janne makes a lot of great walks with the dogs, I think they they… read more
We talked a lot together at the table, told and laughed. The dogs loved her and the cats also liked her very much. Janne makes a lot of great walks with the dogs, I think they they… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I enjoyed three weeks at Katjas lovely and exceptional welcoming home. All family members were happy to welcome me as their new volunteer and treated me right from the beginning like one of their own relatives. Thank you again for the sightseeing tour around the countryside and for the joyful time at the Christmas Marked in Schwerin.
The main… read more
The main… read more
18 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Katelyn)
Katelyn stayed with us for two weeks and helped us with the animals. She cleaned the horses and helped bring them to the paddock. She took care of our cats and helped with the dogs. Katelyn was always very reliable, honest and very nice with the animals. She helped wherever there was something to help in the house, in the garden and with the… read more
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katelyn) for host
What an experience! The second I arrived I felt almost like a part of the family. Sitting together at the dinner table with them was always a joy, both Katja and Matthias are so friendly and welcoming. Also Katja is an incredible cook, her meals were all delicious. Working with Polina (another workawayer) everyday was such a joy.
In comparison… read more
In comparison… read more
30 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Cathy)
Cathy stayed with us for three weeks and helped me with the animals. She looked after the horses and the cats and helped with the dogs. Cathy has always been very reliable, honest, punctual and very nice and concerned with the animals.
She trained the horses every day. Cathy is an excellent rider, she could even ride my very spirited horse. Her… read more
She trained the horses every day. Cathy is an excellent rider, she could even ride my very spirited horse. Her… read more
(Excellent)
28 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cathy) for host
If you like animals, this place is perfect! The work is pretty laid back and mostly consists of caring for the dogs, who are all perfectly trained and love cuddles, and looking after the horses. It's good if you can ride because you can ride every day, and the horses are amazing to ride.
You basically feel like a part of the family and everyone is… read more
You basically feel like a part of the family and everyone is… read more
5 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Maeggy)
Mäggy, thank you so much for helping us with the puppies, dogs ,cats and horses . It was a real pleasure to have you here with us.
Always smiling and nothing was ever any trouble for you. The dogs and the puppies loved you so much . And the horses ,too .You are a good rider,so I enjoyed that you can ride all our three horses.
We miss you but wish… read more
Always smiling and nothing was ever any trouble for you. The dogs and the puppies loved you so much . And the horses ,too .You are a good rider,so I enjoyed that you can ride all our three horses.
We miss you but wish… read more
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maeggy) for host
I stayed with this family for 3 weeks and it was my first workaway experience.
I had a really warm welcome and I immediately felt like home! Everyone was really lovely and also funny and they did a lot to make my stay comfortable and unforgettable.
I loved my working routine which was taking care of the puppies and the other dogs (playing with… read more
I had a really warm welcome and I immediately felt like home! Everyone was really lovely and also funny and they did a lot to make my stay comfortable and unforgettable.
I loved my working routine which was taking care of the puppies and the other dogs (playing with… read more
3 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Chiara was a really beautiful volunteer . It was a pleasure that she stay with us for four weeks as a Workaway. She has always a smile on her face. Chiara is very petfriendly and great with the dogs and cats. She came as a stranger and went as a friend .We wish her all the best at all her travels .
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
Soooooo.
What I could possibly say, explaining this experience?
This was my second workaway. And it was just wonderful.
The animals are awesome and super sweet, very educated and lovely. The horses, the cats and the spiders too, I fell in love with every single thing in this farm. I think it has some kind of magic spell, like everything in the… read more
What I could possibly say, explaining this experience?
This was my second workaway. And it was just wonderful.
The animals are awesome and super sweet, very educated and lovely. The horses, the cats and the spiders too, I fell in love with every single thing in this farm. I think it has some kind of magic spell, like everything in the… read more
