Lots of labrador love in the Manawatu, New Zealand

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    **Ideal Workawayers for this host are self-motivated, take pride in their work, are outgoing, caring and sociable.**

    Learn what it takes to raise and live with a large number of dogs -- feeding, caring for, cleaning up after, training and even designing the environment around them!

    I'm looking for Workawayers to help me to keep my 12 dogs happy, healthy, and well cared for. I am also looking for Workawayers to help me with dog-related social media posts.

    If being around a whole pack of slobbering, cuddly Labradors, each with their own personality and quirks, sounds like your kind of heaven, please come join us!

    I moved to New Zealand from the USA 19 years ago. In 2022 I purchased and moved to the most stunning property for my dogs and I -- 40 acres in the Manawatu with towering trees, flowers, ponds, a gorgeous meandering stream and views of the snow-capped mountains in the winter! The dogs think it is paradise and I kind of agree with them.

    I have a flock of "the world's cutest sheep" -- Valais Blacknose -- that help with the lawn-mowing and then I have a WHOLE BUNCH of Labrador dogs that are my 24/7 passion.

    My favourite thing to do with my dogs is to watch how they impact the lives of others. Whether it is a smile on an elderly person's face, a memory brought back to a dementia patient, a couple's first fur-baby or an autistic child who opens their arms to a new best friend. The ability to brighten the lives of others through dogs is an amazing feeling. I secretly believe there is nothing that a Labrador can't do! They are always amazing me, making me smile and laugh.

    My past Workawayers have fallen in love with my dogs. I bet you will too. Come see for yourself! Not only will the dogs etch themselves into your heart but you may learn a thing or two as well about dogs and dog behaviour while you are here!

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    S’occuper des animaux
    Aide dans une ferme
    Aide à la maison
    Entretien général
    Home sitting
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Animaux de compagnie
    Bénévolat
    Écriture
    Livres
    Animaux
    Nature
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    While I am not a native-born kiwi, I understand first hand what it is like to be away from your homeland and be in a new country. I love to share what I've learned about Kiwi life and compare/contrast it to American life and then learn how that compares to OTHER cultures.

    There aren't many places where you can live with 12+ dogs at any given time and learn a great deal about what goes into raising healthy and happy dogs, from newborn through old age. You will learn a lot about how dogs communicate and how having multiple dogs compares to having a single dog in the household. I am happy to share what I've learned on this journey of raising and training hundreds of dogs during my lifetime!

  • Aide

    Aide

    I'm looking for Workawayers who can help keep the dogs and their environment happy, healthy and clean.

    My dogs live with me and so that mostly involves typical household-type chores... dog dish washing, vacuuming, mopping & dusting... with some occasional more "spring cleaning" type activities thrown in (cleaning nose and paw prints off windows, gardening, filling dug holes, etc.).

    Dogs generate a lot of hair, dirt, and dust so there is always cleaning to be done. When I have puppies, there is a bit more! There is also some poop scooping/doggy clean up but not as much as you might think as my dogs don't live in kennels. It's more like hunting for Easter eggs in the grass!

    I'm also looking for Workawayers to help me with social media content -- photos, videos, posts, stories -- all about dogs. These Workawayers will also help out with managing the dogs and helping to ensure they are happy and healthy.

    All Workawayers will also get to play with and cuddle Labradors of all ages. Spending one-on-one time with my labs is an important part of each day. This may include teaching the dogs some basic training commands (I can show you how), meeting up with other dogs on social outings, possibly therapy/comfort-related dog work, and reinforcing the dogs' learning through consistency. Many of them LOVE "beauty parlor day" (brushing, nail trimming) too.

    I am more than happy for volunteers to stay long term as well. The more consistency I have for the dogs, the better.

    Thank you for understanding that smoking, vaping and your own pets are not permitted anywhere on the property at this time.

  • Langues parlées

    Anglais: Courant

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    Accommodation will be in a 1904 villa with a comfy bed along with access to a kitchen, laundry, and bathroom facilities.

    I do not provide meals but instead, I provide each Workawayer $75/week for food/spending so that they can buy/cook what they would like to eat during their stay.

    I am located rurally but less than 10kms from two different towns -- Norsewood & Dannevirke. I go to town most days so you are always welcome to come along if you need anything.

    I do not set specific help hours. A lot of the help is very flexible and can be done at any time throughout the day but I do expect Workawayers to be ready to help starting at 10am each day.

    Thank you for understanding that smoking, vaping and your own pets are not permitted anywhere on the property at this time.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    The Manawatu is a very scenic part of New Zealand. Enjoy exploring Dannevirke and Norsewood as well as the hiking/trails in the region! Hawkes Bay is just an hour away where there are stunning beaches, great shopping and Te Mata peak for hiking. Cafes and Op shops are PLENTIFUL in Dannevirke so if you love your coffee, I know a great place!

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    We have decent unlimited broadband access at the moment. Cell phone reception is good.

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    Plenty of room for self-contained vehicles.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Deux

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