Come and learn about breeding and training of workingdogs on a farm close to the beautiful forest of Steinwald Bavaria, Germany

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20/09/2020
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2020

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We are running a farm close to the beautiful forest of Steinwald, Bavaria, Germany. We breed and train German Shepherds professionally. Dogs are sold to both private persons and state and non-state organizations such as the police and security firms. There are around 30 dogs in all ages at the farm, as well as a varying number of puppies.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workawayers will get a chance to get an insight into dog breeding and training at a highly professional level. We frequently have both regional, national and international visitors, which creates an international environment, even though the farm is located in a rural area. Our closest neighbor is a huge forest (Steinwald), which gives great opportunities for hikes and time in nature.

2 days off on agreement (normally 2 days off per week, but may vary due to for example visits, projects...).
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
The help required is mostly general maintenance as well as caring for the dogs (walking, cleaning, feeding). Training the dogs and assistance in ongoing building projects may be considered. Instructions and guidance will be given in that case.

Prior experience is not required, but you need to be comfortable with working with dogs.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will get a single room in the next-door house, where we accomodate guests and workawayers. Bathroom and kitchen are shared. Food will be provided by the hosts. You can use our car.
What else ...
The main attraction in the region is the nature. Steinwald is a nature park of about 250 sqkm. The closest towns are Weiden and Bayreuth. The Czech border is also close, and day trips to e.g. Prague are recommended.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 days/week

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05/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ciara) for host

It's taken me a while to write, but Graham and I had such a lovely stay with Hans, Birgid, David and the lovely dogs. It was great to be around people with so much experience and knowledge about training dogs and was amazing watching the dogs in action. It's a really nice routine at the kennels, nothing ever felt too regimented.
The dogs are all… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefano Pio & Carolina Victoria)

We hosted Carolina and Stefano for one month and are so very grateful for their help in a quite turbulent time.
They always kept a cool head, were never shy to take responsibilities and uniquely talented in crafting, cooking, work with the dogs and anything else we needed help with.

Highly recommended and welcome back at any time!

(Excellent )

12/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Stefano Pio & Carolina Victoria) for host

We were in Birgid's and Hans' farm for a month in November 2019 and we had a great time! Their business is to breed and train German Shepherd working dogs and Hans is a world famous trainer and breeder. The farm is located in the woods of north east Bavaria, and you will have the chance to walk a lot with dogs and experience what this kind of… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Miguel Angel) for host

It was an incredible Experience, Hans and Birgid are very nice hosts, always with food in the kitchen, nice rooms, and lots of dogs to feed, walk or just have fun. I could learn a lot from them (and David another trainer) very interesting things about training and breeding dogs. They were always disposed to help, to teach, to solve doubts and help… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (jonas & anne ) for host

dogs, dogs and more dogs, i spend 2 months in this place, walking, playing and taking care of the dogs, they are very energic dogs! but, at the same time, really nice and lovely.

i can say that i miss pasta, was my favorite dog in the place.
the forest is beatifull around and theres always some interesting things to do in that place.

thank you… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host

Hans, Birgid and David are very nice hosts and make you feel welcome from the very first minute (the same is true for the dogs). Although they are new to Workaway at this date they have many years of experience in hosting guests and longterm helpers - and you feel that. They are very generous and take their time whenever you need help.

The daily… read more

(Excellent )

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