The image features four Bernese Mountain Dog puppies sitting on a moss-covered log, surrounded by tree trunks and grass in a serene outdoor setting.
The image features a dog standing on rocks in front of a waterfall, wearing a blue bandana, with a serene and natural setting in the background.
Two children are building a sandcastle on a beach, with buckets and shovels nearby, under a clear blue sky and calm ocean waters.
The image depicts a large black dog with white markings, lying on a beige blanket, surrounded by a litter of small black puppies with white markings.
The image shows a young child sitting on the sand at the beach, wearing a baseball cap and a colorful shirt, with a blue sky in the background.
The image depicts three children, two boys and a baby, sitting on a couch, wearing matching red and black plaid onesies, with a window and outdoor scenery in the background.

Fun loving, easy going home located on Vancouver Island BC, Canada

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family on Vancouver Island who raise therapy dogs for special needs. We live in a beautiful part of Canada and would love to host a lovely individual or couple in our home.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Carpentry
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Winter sports
    Water sports
    Team sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Cycling
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have so much at our doorstep to enjoy. Beautiful hiking and biking trails, beaches. We have a vehicle for use as well.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are very happy to have people come and stay no matter what their level of expertise.
    Areas of skill very much an asset to us are childcare, cleaning, construction, renovation experience, organizational skills and experience.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a large bedroom in our home with a washroom right beside in a quiet separate suite in our home.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We would love help with puppy socialization and a few building/gardening projects around the property. We have dogs, cats and kids in our household :)
    We have a vehicle, mountain bikes, paddle boards and other sporting and water equipment for use.

  • 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 possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    A well behaved dog or possibly a cat are welcome!

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 731956173647

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The image features a dog standing on rocks in front of a waterfall, wearing a blue bandana, with a serene and natural setting in the background.
Two children are building a sandcastle on a beach, with buckets and shovels nearby, under a clear blue sky and calm ocean waters.
The image depicts a large black dog with white markings, lying on a beige blanket, surrounded by a litter of small black puppies with white markings.
The image shows a young child sitting on the sand at the beach, wearing a baseball cap and a colorful shirt, with a blue sky in the background.
The image depicts three children, two boys and a baby, sitting on a couch, wearing matching red and black plaid onesies, with a window and outdoor scenery in the background.
The image features four Bernese Mountain Dog puppies sitting on a moss-covered log, surrounded by tree trunks and grass in a serene outdoor setting.

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