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Hi there! My boyfriend and I are looking for help this upcoming summer, fall and winter for our sled dog kennel, located in the Nisbet Forest of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here in Saskatchewan you will be able to experience our unique winter. As well you will learn about the sport of sled dog racing and possibly get the chance to enter in a race of your own!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for help with our sled dogs during the months of October till April. We have 60 sled dogs. This includes helping with harnessing, exercising, feeding and going to sled dog races with us during the winter. Our place is best suited for Individuals who are self-motivated, diligent, able to do the help independently, reliable, physically fit and able to lift at least 70-80 lbs. During winter we spend most of the daylight hours outside with the dogs... feeding, racing, exercising etc. So some tolerance to cold is a plus as well knowledge in regards to driving snow mobiles and atvs.
We attend races in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, North West Territories and United States. Some weekends we will get you to attend the races with us and some we will get you to take care of some of the dogs and puppies while we are gone for the weekend! Ideally it would be great if you could stay 2-3 months, either September to November or January til March.
We also have a 2 year old toddler who is very involved in our active lifestyle. On occasion we may ask you to stay inside with him while he is napping or watching tv etc, so a love of children is must!
If you would like to come during the summer months, June-August, we are also looking for help with picking our Saskatoon berries as well as planting the garden and maintaining it. As well help with feeding the dogs, scooping poop and exercising the dogs/puppies. Our summers here are 20 to 30 C
Unfortunately at this time we are unable to accommodate vegetarian/vegan dietary requirements.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
You will be in staying in our home with your own bed room, living room and bathroom
What else ...
Time off can be spent going to the city located 30 minutes away, hiking on the limitless trails by the farm, riding horses, spending time with the dogs and puppies.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
Thank you so much for coming and spending a few months with us! Sarah was a great help not only with the dogs/cats/horses but also with daily tasks around the house! She is an amazing cook!! We were able to count on Sarah to complete the tasks we asked of her, as well she was a quick learner!, and was great with the animals! See you… read more
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Thank you so much for coming and spending a few months with us! Sarah was a great help not only with the dogs/cats/horses but also with daily tasks around the house! She is an amazing cook!! We were able to count on Sarah to complete the tasks we asked of her, as well she was a quick learner!, and was great with the animals! See you… read more
