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Looking after my dogs near Alta, northern Norway

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Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    I, Ole and my wife, live with my 30 adult dogs,The place are 15 minutes from the city, I have children but they live with me for periods, but mostly we live alone. the lifestyle is about the dogs, in the summer there is quiet but routine work such as cleaning and feeding, playing and cuddling with the dogs. summer is also time for some maintenance of various equipment and maintenance in the kennel.

    I work in the public sector, so I go to work in the morning and am back in the afternoon.
    on the weekends I have time off from my regular job.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Animals
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    live with us/me and learn about Norwegian culture and traditions.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    So what I want help with is mainly taking care of the dogs, this is feeding and cleaning.

    From autumn and winter there are sled trips with tourists. so then I want someone who can be a guide as well

    It is an advantage that you are used to big dogs, the dogs are kind but they all have different personalities, some are very modest and some are very tough.
    there will be a lot of free time so it is an advantage that you like to explore, but of course you choose that yourself.
    I also select the person based on qualifications and that I feel you fit in.

    *all working hours are paid

    *I pay at least the minimum wage per working hours

    *It is possible to prepare one hot meal for the day, the other meals you have to fix for yourself, if you want special food this must be bought in yourself.


    *the summer season is quiet and not many working hours, 1-3 hours a day 5 days a week.

    *From autumn and early winter there will be a bit more to do, as the season starts from September

    *The winter season is the busiest time, From mid-December to April, 15-25 hours a week

    *I prefer stays from 2 months or longer, due to the learning process

    *This place is not suitable for vegetarians as we use meat in all our meals and the dogs eat raw meat in all meals

    *You live in a winter-insulated caravan with heat on the outside of the main house with wifi

    *You have access to the main building until 08.00pm every evening and from 08.00 in the morning, Kitchen , bathroom/shower. You have your privacy in the caravan

    *It is very important that you want to be with dogs and use time with dogs. this is a dog place

    *in winter season you must be able to guide tourists with dog sleds, you will receive training from me if you do not have experience in this. The season starts in December

    *English knowledge must be good, as most guests who come speak English, you must be able to communicate well with them, if you can speak German in addition, this is an advantage but not necessary but a plus

    *I prefer a person from the schengen area
    The Schengen area consists of
    Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
    Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
    Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

    *I cannot help with work visa if you are outside the Schengen area

    *There is only room for 1 person

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Norwegian: Fluent

    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

    Will be in the accommodation with a private caravan outside the main house with internet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Here you can go nice walks in nature beautiful surroundings, There are cinema, water park, library, shopping center and cafes in the city.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Cat

    Alaska husky

Host ref number: 818217192934

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