Dog Handler/Kennel Help Wanted for the 2011/12 Season
We are looking for a dog handler for the upcomming season 2011/12.
We prefer someone to come either for the whole season (Sept-March/April) or for the autumn (September - November/December) or winter (December - March/April).
Work includes taking care of our 50 siberian husky sled dogs, poop scooping, feeding, puppy walks, assisting with training with possibility to drive your own team (depending on your skills and experience), help with basic house and garden chores, kennel and dog equipment repair, maintenance work, keeping dog kitchen facility in order, help with stacking of dog food, straw, wood, occassional help with guests, etc.
In return we offer a very nice cozy accommodation in your own cabin or room, with your own bathroom (might be shared with guests at times), good food and company, plus the unforgetable experience of the Scandinavian North, a small stipend and mainly the lifetime oportunity to work with siberian huskies and to learn about their character, training, care, nutrition and racing.
It is sometimes a tiring, demanding physical work, but as many of our former dog handlers say, it is very rewarding in the form of unconditional dog love, unique experiences and learning of new skills.
Wanna try to live in the pristine wilderness on a remote farm and accept the challenge of caretaking of 50 canine athletes?
To get an idea of what a dog handler/kennel help job is about, we highly recommend you to read the blog of our former handler Nardo Drouven (
http://priestoftitania.blogspot.com/search/label/Sweden). You can also read his experience from working at our kennel:
http://huskymusher.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-kipp-damundsen-experience.html.
You need to be at least a bit physically fit, like dogs and animals, have sense of humor and responsibility, and good attitude. Non smoker. Drivers licence and a refference/letter of recommendation is highly apreciated.
If you would like to get more information or have any questions, please feel free to send us a message.
You can learn more about our kennel, dogs and us at
www.kippsiberians.kokeshnet.com or at our company website
www.nordichuskyfarm.com, or just browse through our blog (
www.huskymusher.blogspot.com)!
Please share with your friends and folks you think might be interested. Thanks!
Katerina and the Kipp d´Amundsen Team
