Housesitting and care for our dogs in Port Carling, Ontario, Canada

Infos

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  Description

  We live in the heart of Muskoka, on a large, waterfront forested property in beautiful cottage country. It is wonderful here in the summer, but in some ways even better in the winter, when it is quiet, peaceful and calm.
  
  The cottage is an original, historic log cabin. It is full of character but also fully modernized -- and winterized. There's a wood-burning fireplace, furnace, washer and dryer, dishwasher and high-speed internet - and we have a generator that kicks in when the hydro goes out.
  
  We have two lively and loveable medium-sized dogs - an 8-year-old rescue, "Izzy," and a two-year-old chocolate lab named Finn. Izzy loves her humans, but is reactive to other dogs (except Finn and dogs she knows), so needs special handling. Finn just thinks everyone loves him. They love walks, hikes and trails and being outside.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  S’occuper des animaux

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Films et télé

  

  Sports d'équipe

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Livres

  

  Animaux

  

  Nature

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Randonnée

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Activités en plein air
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Port Carling WinterFest
  Heritage snowshoeing week
  Pond Hockey Winter classic
  Torrence Barrens Dark Sky Preserve Nature park
  Huckleberry trails
  Weekly events at the Port Carling library
  
  There are numerous opportunities nearby to experience a Canadian winter, from outdoor activities - hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing traiils, to local winter cultural festivities in a small town.
  At the same time, workawayers will have the opportunity to experience how to care for two dogs while pet-setting at our fully winterized winter cabin in the forest.

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  Aide

  We are planning a two-week vacation in February and need someone to look after the dogs -- take them on walks, feed them, etc. -- and also look after the cottage.
  We are a bit flexible on dates at this point because we haven't booked yet -- need to line up someone for the dogs first.
  Hope you can help! You will love Muskoka in winter

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  A private bedroom with closet and dresser and desk, all bedding, towels, etc.
  Two spare bedrooms can sleep up to 5 people

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  Autres infos...

  A vehicle is available for licensed drivers

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  

  Finn (2 ans)

  Finn is a two-year-old chocolate lab. Still a puppy! He is very cuddly and loves everyone. Very social! He goes on group hikes with his doggie friends a couple times a week and loves it!
  He loves the water and in the summer his favourite thing is to go swimming off the dock.

  

  Izzy (8 ans)

  Izzy is an 8-year-old rescue dog from Turkey. We are uncertain of her age and breed - she is mixed for sure.
  Izzy loves humans, is very affectionate and is good with kids. But she can be reactive with other dogs she doesn't know. Because of this she needs special handling on her walks. Is not much of problem up here, because we rarely run into other dogs on our walks. She loves her brother, Finn.
  She enjoys being outside and stays on the property. But she does not like the water or swimming! We cannot get her to go in! That's OK. She enjoys being on the dock with us

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