Nordic wilderness experience with sleddogs. Come and help us! Norway

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  Description

  We (a swiss cuple staying in Norway during wintertime) are training our sleddog teams (Samojeds and Huskies) for mid- and longdistance races. We stay in Rendalen, close to the mountainside in the middle of nature

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  travellers will get insight into sleddog care as well as planning of training and training with sleddogs. it offers experience in winterly environment.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  It's about supporting us with the dogs and, if necessary, looking after some of the dogs when we go on a race/training. The support includes feeding, cleaning and other necessary work with the dogs, but also on the infrastructure for the dogs and accommodation.
  
  Es geht darum, uns mit den Hunden zu unterstützen, ggf auch Teile der Hunde zu betreuen, wenn wir auf ein Rennen / Training gehen.
  Die Unterstützung umfasst Füttern, versäubern und weitere nötige Arbeiten mit den Hunden, aber auch an der Infrastruktur für die Hunde respektive die Unterkunft.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Own room, 3 meals per day
  
  Eigenes Zimmer, 3 Malzeiten je Tag

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  What else ...

  Working with sleddogs means being outside in cold temperatures. It is hard work - but being together with the dogs - outside in the wilderness - is a great adventure , an unforgettable experience, every time.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week