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Dog lover and outdoor guy welcomes some help near Graz, Austria

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Last activity : 25 Mar 2026

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I am a specialist for really difficult dogs but also for normal ones. I get the most dangerous dogs from Austria and neighboring countries and resocialize them. The animal shelter-like facility for problem dogs that have bitten badly and therefore no one wants to or can own, train or look after them anymore.
The volunteers can learn for life at my place.
In areas of life in general, the topic of problem dogs, improving craftsmanship, learning to take responsibility, and so on...
I was in the special unit for 9 years and since around October 2023 I have resigned for my animals in order to then stay with them continuously and take care of them personally. I put every free minute and every cent into my animals and the more help I receive, the more good I can do for dogs. I am a very honest person and you can actually have anything from me if you help well and take good care of my dogs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Videography
Pets
Van life
Self development
Movies & TV
Farming
Charity work
Blogging
Books
Plant care
Music
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Hitchhiking
Carpentry
Animals
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Hiking
Mountain
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
if interested:
you can learn everything about dogs - concerning their behaviour/how to train them/how to care for them
furthermore I'm a very sporty person and a trainer of the following sports: rock climbing, personal fitness trainer, mountaineering, survival outdoor activities, skiing, snowboarding, mountain skiing, …..
So if you want and you are hard anoth, you can also make a survival trip with my dogs & me !
Help
all tasks concerning the shelter dogs and two shelter horses (water, food, picking up the shit, take care of them, taking them for a walk and so on….)
My shelter is always clean. So it should be also clean if are volunteers are staying by me. So cleaning should be a everyday work. The motto of the house is: CLEAN PRECISELY AND PROPERLY !!! If you don`t want do this or you can not do this, don`t write me please.
Have you got a problem with rules? Don`t come.
And a shelter is normaly not a petting zoo. Do you want to be able to pet animals? Earn it and learn how at my place.
If interested also exercising with my dogs such as dog scooting, dog canicross, swimming, hiking,...
As a farm is meant to work with me as similar as working on a farm, since I have several dogs.
Dogs and two horses (also for riding).
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: 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
private single room, shared bathroom/living room/kitchen, huge garden
Food is all inklusive.
What else ...
in your spare time you can enjoy the nature around the shelter, hiking, mountain biking, Swimming in a nearby lake, trail running,
you can reach the train Station within 10 minutes by car ( I can bring you) to visit nearby cities such as Graz.
also I've got some bicycles which you can use
depending on my availability we can work out together or/and improve our language skills (english, spanish, slovak,...)

Important Information:

The reacon why I signed in to „work away“ as a host because I basically want to improve languages. I´m more concerned about that if I let someone live with me for free, including food, then I expect in return some help in the household and in the areas, what the guests uses.
Myself have got six dogs (private) and of course I can need help for them. I have got also animal protection association for dogs. For this dogs I can need also help :-)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
I have a place next to my garage with energy. So you are welcome with your campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes if they are well behave.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Jaina

Host ref number: 946258363314

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27 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Karolin) for host

The last two and a half weeks I stayed with Georg and his dogs, and it was a really valuable time for me. Work started every day between 6am and 8am, depending on what was on the agenda and the weather. Georg introduced me cleverly to the work at the dog socialisation centre. On the first day, he let me clean the house to familiarise myself with… read more the structure and layout. This meant I knew exactly where all the necessary utensils were. Then he introduced me with feeding the dogs and removing faeces every day, which became part of my routine. It was very interesting to see how the dogs' reactions to me changed over time. I also fed his horses every day; standing in the pasture every morning and watching them eat had a meditative effect on me :D.
Otherwise, the work consisted of a lot of tidying up, cleaning and also construction projects such as building fences. Every task offered the opportunity to learn something new, even if the workload could be challenging at times. However, if you are willing to expand your comfort zone, this is not a problem. It is important to communicate openly when it comes to days off or the length of work - however, at least five effective hours per day is the rule. Anything more than that is appreciated.
Georg can definitly take a harsher tone, but if you don't take it personally or generally don't have a problem with it, you'll get on well. For myself, I learnt a lot from it. He shows his appreciation by rewarding you for good work with activities. I really enjoyed going to the swimming pool with him and his friends, eating in restaurants, watching films together or picking plums. If you can ride a horse, he also takes you on rides. But my personal highlight were the evenings around the campfire and the many entertaining conversations.
There are training sessions on Fridays and Saturdays, where you can watch after the work is done. Different people with different problems and yet you could see a pattern as to where these behavioural problems of the dogs came from. Furthermore, one of the ways Georg funds the centre is by providing holiday care for dogs in order to support the resocialisation of dogs with behavioural problems.
For me personally, my time there was a great opportunity to develop more self-confidence in dealing with dogs. I gained interesting insights into mantrailing and could have learnt even more if I had asked more actively. My tip for future workawayers: If you are interested, you should definitely ask questions - Georg gives you the freedom to decide for yourself how much you want to learn and take away with you.
The surrounding area offers some beautiful places, such as a small stream, where I took dogs, or the swimming pool, which is only a five-minute walk away. The centre is located in an industrial area, but the peace and quiet there and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets are definitely a plus. Another highlight for me was that Georg tackles problems immediately. When my container had a leak, we started repairing the roof in the dark at 9 o'clock in the evening, which I definitely enjoyed since it is a uncommon thing to do at this time.
Georg also showed a lot of trust in me and left the centre to me for a total of three days when he had appointments. So you shouldn't shy away from responsibility here! At one point I was even allowed to spend three days with Margareta, a lovely friend of Georg's, who has three dogs, five sheep and three horses. She was incredibly hospitable and even gave me a home-made farewell present at the end - a beautiful sheep yoga mat.
All in all, it was an eventful time in which I learnt a lot and was able to strengthen aspects of myself that I wanted to be strengthend. Thanks for everything again!

(Excellent )

3 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host

I was staying with Georg at this dog centre for 8 days. He picked me up from Vienna.
There are different tasks with the dogs, in the house, and also some construction work, mainly building doghouses and fence construction. You start work at 7.30am with the dogs, picking up waste, feeding and giving them water, and then moving onto cleaning.

There… read more

(Excellent )

29 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I gained a lot of knowledge in my three weeks there. Georg picked me up from the train station and drove me to his dog center. I was warmly welcomed straight away. Georg was very responsive to the volunteers' needs, was generous and passed on a lot of his knowledge. I had a small room and sometimes, if I wanted, one of his dogs slept there too. I… read more

(Excellent )

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27 Sep 2024

Left by Workawayer (Karolin) for host

(Excellent)

3 Nov 2023

Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host

(Excellent)

29 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

(Excellent)

18 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Zuzanna) for host

I had a great stay with Georg and his dogs! The host is very welcoming and easygoing, and his cooking is delicious. The work itself can be challenging but my confidence in working with dogs improved a lot! I was definitely an interesting and new experience to me :)

(Excellent)

8 Oct 2023

Left by Workawayer (Cedric) for host

Georg was one of the most inspiring people I have met in a while. He got alot of knowledge about alot (!) of things. Most outstandingly about dogs.
Since my childhood I was afraid about dogs, he thought me so much in 7 days, that I could work with all his dogs in the ens. Even after my stay at his place my fear pretty much disappeared. Thank you… read more

(Excellent)

21 Sep 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Cedric)

Cedric was 7 days at our dog place. He was very friendly, clean and hard working. He learned fast and was always helping. He had got no problems with rules. Everything was perfect. He can come always back if he wants.
Thank you very much and we wish you all the best. Greetings George & CO (dogs)

(Excellent)

1 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host

My experiences with Georg and his dogs were embossed by a lot of changes and challenges. First I was allowed to discover his house in Wöllersdorf. A really nice place to be and I had a beautiful room for myself. But the main work to do is in the dogcentrum, that is located 1h by driving in the south. So I spent the most time working there, in… read more

(Very good)

1 Nov 2021

Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host

Georg was a nice host. His place is clean and with plenty of food. He also took me and the other volunteer to eat out some times.
The job is easy and the dogs are really nice. I really enjoyed going on walks with them.
Thanks for everything!

(Very good)

25 Oct 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)

Camille was a very nice and friendly girl ! She worked very clean, fast and good. You could also sit with her together on the evening and play games with her ! It was a funny time. You can come always back.
Thanks !!!
Greetings

George & CO

(Excellent)

25 Oct 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Auriane)

Auriane was not long at my place but long anoth to see that she is very friendly helpfull and nice !!!
I would her also take for a longer time :-))))
Wish you all the best.
Thanks
Greetings

George & CO !!!

(Excellent)

13 Oct 2021

Left by Workawayer (Auriane) for host

I had a very short stay at George place (only 3 nights) but what I can say is that George is very very friendly and will do anything to make you comfortable. He picked me up from the train station and drove me back to Vienna when I asked him. He is also really passionate about his job and it shows, he's always glad to tell you more about the… read more

(Excellent)

25 Oct 2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Alena)

I am very sad ! Because I wanted to give Alena 1000000 stars, but it is only aloud to give 5 !!!
She was a very good worker, guest and dogfriend !!!
You can always come back and we will miss you.
Thank you !!!

Greetings

George & CO

(Excellent)

23 Sep 2021

Left by Workawayer (Hayley) for host

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(Neutral)

27 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (Anna Elisa) for host

I only spent a few days with Georg, but they were truly unique! He is a super host, always available and doesn't make you miss anything. I immediately fell in love with his fantastic dogs, so affectionate and playful, and now I already miss them. Georg gave me a gift before I left, but the greatest gift was living this experience in his magical… read more

(Excellent)

21 Aug 2021

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I'm glad I could spend some time at George's place. It was only a week but it was a week full of joy. I appreciate George's respect, honesty, patience and imagination a lot. He always took his time to explain me what is necessary to be done and wanted to make sure I understand, eventhough it sometimes wasn't easy with me. The tasks weren't too… read more

(Excellent)

24 Nov 2020

Left by Workawayer (Brian & Dilay) for host

We spent just a couple of days with George`s new project in Seewiesen. The area is marvellous, the doggies are exceptional well socialised and Georg is a knowledgeable guy who is easy to get along with. The work was fun sometimes and never to bad and we`d stay its a good deal considering the working hours and free time balance :)
Apart from that… read more

(Excellent)

11 Nov 2020

Left by Workawayer (Killian & Jeanne) for host

We stayed with Georg for 3 weeks. It was three great weeks!!
Wollersdorf is a very nice town, where we can walk in the forest next to the house. There we cleaned the garage and cleaned the house, or picked up the wood. We also went to Seewiesen, to start a fence for dogs. The landscape was magical. Georg brought us to do via ferrata, with his… read more

(Excellent)

23 Sep 2020

Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host

I stayed just one week in George´s place and I had a great time there! George and his girlfriend Jenni are very nice people. They picked me up in Vienna and when I left they even drove me early in the morning to the airport. Thanks a lot for that! I liked a lot to work there. It was sometimes hard but it was worth it. And I enjoyed to be in a… read more

(Excellent)

22 Sep 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)

Christina from Germany was in my house for one week. Short but long enough to know that she is a great, helpful woman.
She can always come back if she wants.
Thanks
Greetings George & CO

(Excellent)

1 Aug 2020

Left by Workawayer (Mirka) for host

As a first-time volunteer, I had a blast at Georg's place. The work was really varied including for example taking care of his lovely dogs, some gardening or inventory check in his small shop. Apart from the work, we also spent some spare time together going hiking, doing yoga or just watching some movies. It was an unforgettable experience and I… read more

(Excellent)

13 May 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mirka)

Mirka was a very well behave and helpful volunteer. I liked it to spent time with her. At the work and at the offtime. She was more then 1 month at my house. She was very nice with the dogs. She made a lot of nice photos of my dogs. She was making the pictures more beautiful on the program "Photoshop" and gave me the pictures as a present at the… read more

(Excellent)

31 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (Ivana) for host

I stayed one month in George's house, and for a first experience on workaway it was really great ! George is willing to teach you a lot of things concerning dogs, hiking, nature, Austria ...
His 3 dogs are just lovely, it was an everyday pleasure to take care of them, to walk with them etc. The house is wonderful, and it's a perfect place to go… read more

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Ivana)

Ivana was in my house for a month. Everything was perfect. She was good with my dogs and she did all of her daily tasks without saying anything. I would take her again every time without thinking.

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sélina)

Selina was a very friendly and helpfully girl in my house. She was everyday full of energy and she was always full of happiness. She saw the work for herself what had to be done. She was with me with her 2 dogs and her motor home. Everything was great and easy. Her two dogs were also very nice and good. I would her take always again without… read more

(Excellent)

3 Mar 2020

Left by Workawayer (Sélina) for host

Everything was how I expected. Georges is a really nice, activ and helpful person with a lot of energy. It was a plesure to stay with you and your dogs! See you next time!:)

(Excellent)

10 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (Gelamie) for host

I stayed with Mr. George for two weeks and he always made sure that I felt comfortable. The dogs are the best part of staying in the house, there is always something to do. The woods are nearby and the neighborhood around the house is quite and peaceful. I really enjoyed my stay at Mr. George's place and I appreciate all of what he did. :)

(Excellent)

15 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

Priceless experience, amazing area, great host. If you want to learn new things (not only about dogs but also about yourself) it's the best place to be. George will explain you everything in a clear and interesting way. He has great personality and is always willing to share his knowledge with you. :) Don't think to much, just pack your bags and… read more

(Excellent)

14 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)

Unfortunately, Natalia was only one week with us. She comes as a last minute workawayer to us. However, we still loved her very much in this short time and we miss her. She has done all the tasks always great and was not a pity. She is always welcome to come back to us because we were 100% satisfied with her.

(Excellent)

2 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariana & Hanna)

Mariana and Hanna were staying at my house with my dogs & me for about 2 month. I gave them in every area 5 stars because both have got a totally nice character and both were working totally independently and correct. They were not too bad for any work. Because working with dogs is often very dirty. My dogs and I were totally happy with them and… read more

(Excellent)

26 Aug 2019

Left by Workawayer (Mariana & Hanna) for host

Our experience with Georg was absolutely great! We were able to stay for 6 weeks and we're very grateful to have had such a welcoming host. He made us feel at home and was always very generous. He was also able to show us the town and some nice places nearby when he had time. The town and surrounding area is very peaceful with a lot of… read more

(Excellent)

10 Jul 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina)

Katharina was not long at our house (10 days), but in this short time i could see that she is a very nice and well behave person! She was making her jobs very good. She was always happy and saw also work without saying. I would take her everytime back in our house. She has got a very good hand and feeling for dogs and also for humans :-)
I gave… read more

(Excellent)

10 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Katharina) for host

I only had a quiet short stay here (10days) but i enjoyed it a lot. Georg is vers open minded, friendly and caring. The dogs are fantastic and absolutely wonderful. The area is beautiful and calm. Lots of possibilities for outdoor activity or taking the train to the city.
Georg is very active and full of energy. He has lots of ideas of what to do… read more

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Camille & Arnaud)

One of the best workaway I have ever had. They were always friendly and helpful. They were not too bad for any work and have touched hard. They were really nice with the dogs. The two can come back to me anytime.

(Excellent)

16 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Camille & Arnaud) for host

Wollersdorf is a beautiful small city where you can go easilly for a walk with the funny dogs in the forest. We love forest and this is a very good place to be wild and free ;) George and Brigitta are very nice people, they are kind and natural. We can talk about all, watch movies, play games or do sport together. It's a very good adventure for us… read more

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Justyna & Karolina)

(Excellent)

2 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer (Justyna & Karolina) for host

The Wöllersdorf is in a very beautiful place. We spend a great time in the litte city. The tasks were really simple: feeding, walking with the dogs, helping in the kichen. The work was very easy and very funny. We everyday walk with dogs to the forest. The best fun was to blow the wall in his house :)
George is a nice person who shared with us his… read more

(Excellent)

19 Feb 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Neda & Liam)

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19 Feb 2019

Left by Workawayer (Neda & Liam) for host

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(Good)

9 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer (Eugenia) for host

Perfect! Quite town, big silent forest, funny dogs, simple tasks) you should do what you would do if you live there constantly: cook, support cleanliness, care about dogs, some extra things in case of repairing. George is friendly, patient and good cook. Most of times if he tells you do something he expects you will do it right now. If you want to… read more

(Excellent)

8 Nov 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Chantal & Vivian)

Chani and Vivi are two great girls from Germany. They are very helpfull and involved. They stayed at me and my dogs for two weeks. Vivi and Chani were my thirst workawayer. Both were very pleasant guests and i hope everyone else is like the two. :-) Every host can be lucky to have two so nice girls as guests.

(Excellent)

7 Nov 2018

Left by Workawayer (Chantal & Vivian) for host

We feel really honored that we had the chance to be the first workawayers that were able to work with Georg and his lovely dogs.
He always made sure that we had everything we needed and were comfortable. We gathered a lot of new experiences thanks to him!
Georg is a really kind hearted but honest person. If you are willing to learn more… read more

(Excellent)

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