A cozy swing hangs from a tree in a sunny yard. A relaxed dog lounges comfortably, while a charming red house stands in the background amidst greenery.
A charming red wooden house with white trim stands in the sunny countryside. Two flowering trees, a wooden porch, and a dog complete the peaceful scene.
A man sits smiling, petting a happy black-and-white dog standing on a ledge, while another dog stands nearby under a rustic wooden shelter outdoors.
Six dogs are happily playing on a grassy lawn with sunlight shining. Wooden houses and trees surround the open yard, creating a peaceful and joyful scene.
A cozy, dimly lit room with wooden walls, two single beds, a small table with chairs, a lamp, rugs, and paintings on blue walls.
A peaceful lake at sunset reflects colorful clouds. A red canoe rests by the water’s edge, surrounded by green foliage, creating a tranquil, natural scene.
A group of six dogs roam and explore a grassy yard beneath a tree with red berries, in front of a charming red wooden house on a clear day.
Four dogs with white and brown fur eat from metal bowls on green grass beside a red wooden house with flowerpots and a wooden porch, under cloudy skies.
A small red cabin sits beside a wooden deck with seating, fire pit, and hot tub, surrounded by lush green grass and tall trees at sunset.
Seven dogs roam and sniff around a grassy, fenced area surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky, enjoying a sunny day outdoors together.
Six dogs pull a sled along a gravel road through an autumn forest, under a cloudy sky. The landscape is serene, colorful, and expansive.
A vibrant rainbow arcs over a charming red house surrounded by trees and greenery, under a dramatic partly cloudy sky, creating a peaceful and picturesque rural scene.
A plastic bucket filled with blueberries sits on a tree stump in a lush green forest, surrounded by bushes and tall pine trees on a sunny day.
The image depicts four white puppies lying on a gray blanket in a grassy area, with a barn and flowers visible in the background.
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Join me in taking care of my sled dogs in Lapland, Sweden

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    Help needed the whole month of april / Suche Unterstützung für den gesamten April !

    Hi! I am Thomas, emigrated from Austria to Lapland in 2015. In 2019 I moved to my dream place. Here I live with my 19 sled dogs - Scandinavian hounds - on a 1ha property in the middle of nature. The longer you can stay the better.

    My dogs are my hobby, I have 17 racing dogs and 2 retired. My dogs are the most important thing and everyone who comes here should love dogs!
    Information about winter and autumn you find further bellow.

    Summer (May-August)

    Tasks and Daily Routine:

    Life here is quite simple in the summer. The dogs aren't trained in the high temperatures, so you have a relatively large amount of free time. Your most important task is spending time with the dogs.

    In the mornings, they go out for a long walk to get plenty of exercise and have their first meal. They love running in the grass, lying in the sun, cooling off in the small dog pools, and cuddling with you.

    Depending on the temperature, they go out again in the late afternoon or evening for more exercise, after which they get their second and last meal and another good cuddle.

    In between, there's time for small tasks such as mowing the lawn, minor maintenance like repairing fences, tending to the vegetable garden, or whatever else needs doing.

    Free Time:
    You have plenty of free time for the rest of the day. You can go for walks in the woods, pick blueberries and mushrooms, swim or canoe in the nearby lake, or relax in the garden. The two old house dogs are always happy to join you in the garden or on short walks.

    I am living alone in the house. You have your own room upstairs with a private bathroom and kitchenette. We will share the rest of the house, including the large eat-in kitchen, living room, conservatory, etc. This also means we take turns cooking and sharing the household chores.
    I live a vegan lifestyle, so it would be great if you were either vegan yourself or open to eating that way for the duration of your stay.

    When I have time, we can also go to the river, have a bonfire, go to the sauna, make Yoga or Music together or do other fun things!

    It's important that you can easily spend time with yourself, nature, and the dogs. I work full-time, so you'll often be alone during the day. And since I live right in the woods, you should be comfortable spending time outdoors and with the dogs. Cinemas, restaurants, etc. are quite far away and therefore not easily accessible.

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    Autumn and Winter (September - April)

    Tasks and Daily Routine:

    In autumn and winter, I train the dogs several times a week. This means that, just like in summer, you'll let the dogs out and feed them in the morning, then help me with training preparations, and afterwards feed and cuddle the dogs again. So pretty much the same as in summer, just at more specific times.

    In between, most things depend on the weather. If it snows, snow needs to be shoveled and the house needs to be heated. For that, wood needs to be brought in and a fire kept going.

    Free time:

    Winter here in the north is magical. Sparkling snow, the Northern Lights, and thousands of stars. You can explore the winter wonderland forest on snowshoes, marvel at the Northern Lights in the sauna, sit around a campfire and eat icicles ;) and much more.



    Strictly non smoker! You can not bring your own dogs.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Politics / Social justice
    Sustainability
    Van life
    Culture
    Movies & TV
    Pets
    Cycling
    Sailing / Boating
    Nature
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Beach
    Hiking
    Yoga / Wellness
    Music
    Animals
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Plant care
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Quiet, switching off from the daily stress
    Dealing with dogs, learning about sleddogs
    Hiking in nature,
    Paddling on the wonderful lakes and the Vindel river,
    Cook vegan,

  • Help

    Help

    4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

    help by with the dogs
    help in the house
    help with repairing things
    help in the garden

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Guest room
    Own Bathroom, toilet and small kitchen.
    Unlimited wifi

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I live in the middle of the forest!
    you can borrow a bike from me to move, but there is not so much around except for nature. In winter you can borrow snowshoes
    How to come here: Flight to Arlanda / Stockholm and then either train to Lycksele or Umeå. Or flight to Umeå. From there by bus to Lycksele and than to Vormsele. From there you will be picked up by me.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Irra

    Hurtta

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A cozy swing hangs from a tree in a sunny yard. A relaxed dog lounges comfortably, while a charming red house stands in the background amidst greenery.
A charming red wooden house with white trim stands in the sunny countryside. Two flowering trees, a wooden porch, and a dog complete the peaceful scene.
A man sits smiling, petting a happy black-and-white dog standing on a ledge, while another dog stands nearby under a rustic wooden shelter outdoors.
Six dogs are happily playing on a grassy lawn with sunlight shining. Wooden houses and trees surround the open yard, creating a peaceful and joyful scene.
A cozy, dimly lit room with wooden walls, two single beds, a small table with chairs, a lamp, rugs, and paintings on blue walls.
A peaceful lake at sunset reflects colorful clouds. A red canoe rests by the water’s edge, surrounded by green foliage, creating a tranquil, natural scene.
A group of six dogs roam and explore a grassy yard beneath a tree with red berries, in front of a charming red wooden house on a clear day.
Four dogs with white and brown fur eat from metal bowls on green grass beside a red wooden house with flowerpots and a wooden porch, under cloudy skies.
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A small red cabin sits beside a wooden deck with seating, fire pit, and hot tub, surrounded by lush green grass and tall trees at sunset.
Seven dogs roam and sniff around a grassy, fenced area surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky, enjoying a sunny day outdoors together.
Six dogs pull a sled along a gravel road through an autumn forest, under a cloudy sky. The landscape is serene, colorful, and expansive.
A vibrant rainbow arcs over a charming red house surrounded by trees and greenery, under a dramatic partly cloudy sky, creating a peaceful and picturesque rural scene.
A plastic bucket filled with blueberries sits on a tree stump in a lush green forest, surrounded by bushes and tall pine trees on a sunny day.
The image depicts four white puppies lying on a gray blanket in a grassy area, with a barn and flowers visible in the background.

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