El Momento

At this moment we only accept applications with a HIGH degree of commitment, proven experience, and dedication in the positions described. ONLY applications with a HIGH degree of commitment, experience and compromise will be considered. Types welcome to apply include dog trainers, scholars and researchers of animal behaviour, veterinary students and naturalists, as well as dog handlers (owners or guides) with high experience. All with a focus on positive and natural relationships and willing to work to create a school or support modern trends such as the partnership model. If you are looking for a place away from the noise and lights of the city where you can focus on serving others (dogs), you can take pride in being a critical part of building a new and modest project. The dogs are big and energetic (mastiffs and Turkish Kangal mix), and they are wild and powerful. You will often work unsupervised, and you are trusted to help safely break up a fight (but best to anticipate them), so you should already have experience with positive but assertive dog handling.
You must stay at least a month to undergo training (which starts online ahead of your arrival) and learn about the dogs, dog handling and safety procedures. But it also takes time to build a bond with the dogs and get them to trust and respect you. Some people stayed a long time yet weren't able to be seen by the dogs, mainly because they themselves did not focus on the dogs, didn't pay attention and weren't able to see the dogs around them.
The helpers who enjoyed most and benefited from the training and experience with the dogs stayed several months (and are returning for more stays) but also left their baggage at the door and dedicated themselves to serve and feel the dogs.
The dogs also need time to trust you and follow your lead. So please, only apply if you are coming to work with the dogs and only for a month or more. This is a place for growth and learning and more suitable for inner travellers than for those looking for action and adventure visiting many new places. It’s quiet and with great dark skies but slow living. The only culture you will experience here is the dog culture.
You'll work 4 days per week and get 3 days to travel, to spend away, study or volunteer somewhere else if you wish.

In case it is not clear yet... The dogs are BIG and energetic with guard and hunt instincts and you will work unsupervised much of the time, so you must have already experience with positive but assertive dog handling.

Please do not apply if you are not qualified, we can't take entry level handlers and reviewing applications takes much of our time from daily care and support to the dogs.
Good luck with your travels

At any given time there will be one or several exchange travellers and there is ONLY one toilet. The work with the dogs is in the morning and in the evening. There are also some facilities for improvements and farm-type tasks. It is a total of around 8 hours each day, 5 days a week, with 2 days away from the place. Depending on how many people are there at the time, other working hours and days off can be arranged.