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Dog sitting in Springwood, QLD, Australia

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a New Zealand and Russian couple who live and breathe travel (that is when we don't have to work).
    Wayne (58 ) Owns and operates a Mobile Bar Business and Elena (50) works in corporate travel. We have a flatmate Emma ( 32) who is also from NZ.

    We have children all living away and overseas.
    Our only baby now is our much loved 11 year old Border Collie (Called Lady).
    We also have a flatmate border collie Oakley who lives with us and who is 4yo.

    On weekends we enjoy the beach and outings with dogs.

    Provided that we don't have bookings with our business we'd love to show you around our city on weekends.

    So, if you think you'd like to stay write to us. - Wayne & Elena.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    House and pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Gardening
    Photography
    Drawing & painting
    Blogging
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Outdoor activities
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We've traveled through more than 30 countries and were planning to move to long term traveling in 2020.
    Sadly that never happened and are now focused on new ventures and postponing or travel desires for the future.
    We're pretty open individuals and welcome all cultures to learn and discover from each other.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Location - Springwood - 23km south of Brisbane CBD. Buses on your doorstep.

    CURRENTLY NO TRIPS CONFIRMED SO PETSITTING NEEDED

    Our home is with walking distance to the Chatswood shopping centre and has buses for access to the city.

    If you totally love animals and like dogs, our Lady and Oakley (our Border Collies) love walks in the bush only moments from our home.
    2 walks a day ( morning and evening)
    Feeding times are once in the morning and once at night.
    Yup twice a day.... no matter how often they beg for a little more :)

    We are flexible on arrival and departure date as our home is 3 bedroom, so if you want to stay for a couple of days post assignment you're more than welcome :)

    No meals are provided.

    Contact us if you think you are what we're looking for

    Wayne & Elena

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Russian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room with a queen bed ,linen and towels provided.. Free wi-fi.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in a suburb 23km from Brisbane CBD with good bus links to the city.
    The bus stop is 100m away and it's about 40 mins on the bus to Brisbane.
    Locally we have Daisy hill forest for walks and hikes ( about 5 mins drive )
    Gold Coast is 45mins away by car. It is possible to reach by public transport but would require 2-3 changes of buses and would take a lot longer ( 2 hours)
    We are happy to show volunteers around on the weekend providing we are free.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have decent wifi as Elena works from home

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Oakley

    Oakley (4 years)

    male Border collie

    Profile photo of Lady

    Lady (11 years)

    female border collie

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A smiling woman and a man wearing an orange cap take a selfie by a serene lake, under a beautiful sky with wispy clouds and greenery.
Three people and two dogs are enjoying a sunny day in the forest, sitting on a wooden bench, smiling and relaxed, surrounded by lush greenery.
Two happy dogs stand on a sandy beach. The closest dog is smiling with a wet, fluffy coat. Paw prints trail across the smooth sand behind them.
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie on a beach with a large body of water and two tall buildings in the background.
The image depicts a man and woman standing in a parking lot, with a large building featuring a mural of Che Guevara in the background, surrounded by trees and vintage cars.
The image depicts a man and woman standing on a brick balcony, with a scenic view of a town in the background, featuring buildings and trees.
The image depicts a man and woman posing in front of a white temple with ornate architecture, surrounded by a pond and lush greenery.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together in a grassy field, with the man wearing a white shirt and shorts, and the woman in a white dress, both holding drinks.
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The image shows a photograph of a man and woman posing for a photo, with the man on the left and the woman on the right, both wearing casual clothing.
The image depicts a section of the Great Wall of China, featuring a stone wall with a railing, set against a backdrop of greenery and a clear sky. The wall is constructed from large stones.
The image shows a man and woman standing on a beach, with the man holding a fishing rod and the woman sitting on a towel, both looking out at the ocean.
The image depicts a dog sitting on the ground, gazing directly at the camera, with a neutral expression, showcasing its short, curly fur and long tail. The background is out of focus.
The image shows a man standing beside a yellow truck with a bar on the back, parked in a lot at night. The truck has a sign that reads \"The Chevy Bar\".
The image shows a man and woman posing for a selfie on a rocky beach, with the man wearing a straw hat and the woman wearing sunglasses and a pink and white top.

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