Looking for a dog lovers to help me with a dog care while enjoying the natural beauty and outdoor experiences in Shelton, Unites States

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26/02/2020
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2020

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I am a dog breeder, with a small program. I have 12 dogs that live 1/2 in the house and 1/2 in an out building. There are daily tasks that require little skill but do take a couple hours. My house is located close to town but very private. I have a large pool and a hot tub. There are lakes and ocean all around me. Olympic area is very green and beautiful. Seattle is about 60 miles from me but the alternative route which involves a beautiful ferry ride is only 40 miles away. If you love nature this area is a must see with many trails and hiking opportunities for all levels of activity. I have a beautiful modern trailer on my property for accommodation. I would like to have a work a way experience that is on a trial basis for about 2 weeks to month to see if we are a good fit. This could be renegotiated for a longer period. I am very big on communication between myself and workawayers. You are welcome to explore Washington on your free time but I advise my workawayers to give me an idea of the times they will be leaving/returning.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Animal care
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As stated above this area is rich in natural beauty and outdoor experiences. There are many opportunities to learn about the history of the area and to enjoy water sports such as kayaking. Large Urban areas are close by. Mount Rainier is also accessible if the person has a car.
Help
****For the time being I am currently looking for outside work/maintenance. Painting, repairing my deck, gardening, power washing, weeding/watering, mowing etc. In your free time you are more then welcome to interact with the dogs by playing with them and or taking them for walks.****

Depending if I am raising puppies or not the type of help I require would involve dog care (brushing, bathing and walking) as well as socializing puppies (handling and playing ) help with my house hold chores vacuuming, dusting, washing floors. Gardening would involve planting weeding and watering. I have a small garden plot. Also maintenance of dog pen areas such as cleaning and changing water pails, maybe removing straw bedding and replacing with fresh.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
I have a newer 28 ft. travel trailer with a large slide out that provides extra room inside. There is a queen size bed and a living room area,T.V.,radio, as well as a kitchen and bathroom with a shower. My property is fenced and gated with a lock for security. The trailer is located inside the gated part of the property. I would ask the person what they like to eat and provide food for meals that they can prepare for themselves. The trailer is outfitted with dishes, bedding and everything needed to prepare meals, stove fridge,& microwave.
What else ...
I have mentioned the opportunities for hiking, kayaking, strolls along the water, swimming(weather permitting) and taking in local history (museums and government buildings,) Olympia is only 15 miles away and is the capital city of Washington. The city itself is fascinating, with many sights and culture to enjoy.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(4.7)

Communication:
(4.7)

25/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

This was my second time working alongside Sara at her lovely home on the Olympic Peninsula. I was first here May 2018 but enjoyed my time so much that I contacted Sara again to ask if I could come out for a second time. It is very easy to feel at home with Sara ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay. I originally arrived… read more without much of a plan, thinking I'd stay for a month. I stayed for around nine weeks in total.

Sara asked me exactly what I ate/cooked before I arrived and provided me with food so I could prepare my own breakfast, lunch and dinner which I appreciated. The trailer home was a great place to stay. I was able to cook, connect to WiFi to watch Netflix, shower and sleep without any noise. Despite it being the colder months during my time there I was always warm, there was an abundance of duvet covers and throws and I also had use of the in-trailer furnace when the temperature dropped.

The best part was the dogs and puppies. I love animals, so caring for them is like just hanging out with them. I would wake in the morning and let the dogs out whilst preparing their breakfasts, refilling water bowls, clearing up the area if needed, laundering blankets/bedding for the dogs and then feeding the dogs. Throughout the day I could be assisting Sara bathing and grooming the dogs. I would often take one or two dogs for a walk in the neighborhood, or if the weather was damp we would play inside with toys. Some days when the dogs didn't need so much attention I mowed the lawn (on a sit-down mower! :D), raked fall leaves, cleaned out the puppy shed ready for new arrivals, hoovered and mopped Sara's house, or just had the dogs in my company as I folded blankets. Nothing was ever strenuous and exhausting. I really enjoyed spending so much time with the dogs, getting to know their personalities and what their favorite toys were.

It was a very pleasant experience and I would recommend Sara as a host, always. She is a great woman to know, she has a fun sense of humour and I always enjoyed being in her company. As a workawayer she took very good care of me. I couldn't have wished for a better experience. The location of her property was perfect, just two miles from the edge of town in a quiet little neighborhood. Whenever I walked the dogs neighbors always greeted me and chatted. The town itself has everything you will need - local shops, bigger supermarkets, gas stations, a library, a community center, an AMAZING taco truck (or two), restaurants, fast food stores. Even better is the location to head either to Olympia in half an hour or Seattle in less than two hours. You are close enough to the Olympic National Park and the Washington coastline that you will always find something to do on your day off. It's a perfect place for outdoor lovers and nature seekers. Thank you so much for your time and patience Sara, and welcoming me back! :)

(Excellent )

11/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sara & Donner) for host

This was our first time visiting Washington state. Sara's property is large, green, and cozy. The puppies were absolutely adorable, soft, sweet little guys and as we learned, able to produce more poop than you'd think was possible for such small bodies. The adult dogs seemed like good dogs, but we weren't able to interact with them much besides… read more

(Very good )

06/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Matthew & Gunnar) for host

Sara was great! She was a great communicator and was very accommodating. She has a beautiful place tucked away in the small town of Shelton, which is very accessible to the rest of Washington. The work she had us do whether it was mowing the lawn or power-washing was very reasonable. Highly recommend!

(Excellent )

19/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew & Gunnar)

Very polite young men. Did everything they were asked. Explored the area and enjoyed the weather and sites. The stay here was short but all went well. Quiet and courteous. Wishing them both safe travels and best wishes on the rest of their planned adventure.

(Very good )

20/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

This was a first time work a way experience for Sarah and Jack. Lovely people very sweet and nice manners. They weren't sure what was expected of them and I suppose I could have been a better leader. They did most of what I asked them to do. Very good and honest young people. I wish them well

(Very good )

01/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ashley & Patrick) for host

Whether it was doing yard work or bathing dogs, we had a lot of fun here! Sara sets you up with food and your own private rv to stay in, and theres so much nature and places to explore in your off time! Beautiful property and dogs—what more could you ask for? We were only able to stay/work for about two weeks but we really enjoyed this workaway.

(Excellent )

27/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley & Patrick)

This young couple are excellent communicators. They are willing cheerful and efficient workers. Each time they would complete a task they would contact me and ask if there was anything else they could do to help. I appreciated their enthusiasm and work ethic. They were quiet and clean and left the trailer is perfect condition. My only regret is… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ethan & Leah)

Ethan ans Leah are a very sweet and energetic couple. They worked very fast at each task. We visited and had a great time exchanging stories about our lives. They were hard working and willing to do any task assigned to them. When they first arrived I showed them around the property and pointed out some areas I would like to see worked on in the… read more

(Very good )

10/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ethan & Leah) for host

My girlfriend and I stayed with Sara for about a month in July. We had a great trip from New York to set up our new lives here in Washington. Sara has an amazing property with a beautiful family of pups and dogs. We helped do some yard work and landscaping, watching animals, and really anything else that needed to be done. In return she made sure… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

Had such a wonderful stay with Sara! She is such a kind hearted women with amazing dogs! I stayed longer then planned because I loved working there so much. I so highly recommend working with her as the work is not very hard and it isn’t really work when you can play with dogs all day :). You get your own space which is really nice and she pays… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Rebecca is a sweet and kind girl with an incredible smile and laugh. She was a very hard worker and was wonderful with the dogs. Her stay here was longer than planned and we became friends and both feel sad to part ways. She follows directions well and is always punctual and completes all the tasks given to her. You would be lucky to get such a… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Deri)

Jessica was bright and sunny a self starter and very positive person. She worked well with the animals and was extremely efficient. Left the place clean and tidy. I was sad to see her go. Deri worked well on his own was pleasant and cheerful. Great people I wish them both much success and fun adventures in the future. Also hope to see them again,

(Excellent )

30/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Deri) for host

I had the best time at Sara’s lovely place. I needed a workaway which was quieter, surrounded by natural beauty and that revolves around looking after animals. Her home in Shelton was perfect for all of that!

Most, but not all, of my help was geared towards taking care of the dogs and puppy litter - mainly whilst Sara was out of town. I am a dog… read more

(Excellent )

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