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We have a working kennel of 26 beautiful loving , hard working Siberian Huskies situated on 10 acres in a small rural community an hour west of Whitehorse in the Yukon. Our log home is on grid with full amenities, and our guests/helpers and handlers share our home with us. It's summer in the Yukon now and there's sooo much to do, good thing it's light for such a long time. Along with all
the dog chores now there is gardening, greenhouse and all kinds of fencing fixing projects that don't get done during the einter mushing season. There's no end of projects here!! i started the season falling, peeling and making posts to make a garden enclosure to keep those vegetable loving Siberian Huskies OUT !! Whew!! Now we're building a new wood shed!!
Summer is a fantastic time to be in the Yukon if you love the outdoors!! Hiking, cycling, exploring, paddling, kayaking hunting for plant species, birdwatching, these are some of my passions, so much to do!!
As the summer comes to an end it is time to get training dogs for the winter mushing season. I will be participating in a number of races with the dogs and I am looking for one person or a couple who are keen to come for the whole winter to help with the dog care, and training/ running of dogs. Ideally it would be amazing to get someone with experience in working with dogs but if you are enthusiastic and willing to learn then we have a place for you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about life in the Yukon, how to handle and train sled dogs, .. run your own team , camping with dogs and racing!
Help
Must love dogs and feel comfortable working with a lot of dogs. Skill with fencing , maintenance and mechanical is always a bonus! Must be comfortable working and playing outside in the cold for extended periods.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
In house, your own room , share the house with us. We will make dinner and provide food for breakfast and lunch, if you like to cook then that’s Bonus too! We heat with wood so packing firewood and feeding the fire are part of our daily chores in the winter season
What else ...
The Yukon is amazing and there is a lot to discover here!! For the lover of wilderness and outdoor activity there is endless opportunity, and the nearby city of Whitehorse has no end of cultural activity, irs a hub of music and art! We do go fairly regularly to the city.
We can not accommodate vegans but we do eat very healthy. We can not take any smokers, sorry
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
2-4hours
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