Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Arlington, MA
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Arlington, MA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Arlington, MA
As a dedicated animal lover with previous experience caring for pets, as well as being a pet owner myself, I am confident in my ability to provide exceptional care for all pets. My experience as a dog owner has taught me the importance of providing individualized attention and creating a safe and comfortable environment for...
Claire can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate Caregiver Companion experienced in assisting individuals with daily living activities. I am very personable, easy-going and trustworthy. Your loved one and I will enjoy talking and spending time together. I am committed to improving their overall well-being and health through companionship and engagement. I can...
5.0
"Rachel was hired to be a companion/helper for my mother who had cancer. She fixed light meals and helped her to take walks, go to the library, knit, and other miscellaneous activities. But most of all she was there to be her very caring friend as her health slowly...
Mary F.
Meghan L.
Arlington, MA
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced housekeeper. I worked for the maids home services in 2005. I will clean what you want done for a reasonable price.
Meghan can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Mary, I have a BA in Public Health . I have 15 years of experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients ranging from patients with dementia and Alzheimer's , developmental disabilities and other challenges to hospice care for the elderly.
I enjoy providing in home care services for the...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her...
Suzie L.
My name is Amanda and I'm a 19-year-old nursing major who lives in Arlington. I'm very patient, creative, and friendly. I'm great with kids and animals. I plan to eventually become a school nurse or work in pediatrics once I get my RN through Salem state. I am a Certified Nursing assistant because I attended a health occupations...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
I have been employed part time by a family in Lexington for the last 2 1/2 years. I absolutely love my job! Unfortunately I need to look for a job that can provide me with more hours. I have been caring for an autistic boy, now 8 years old. He is a sweetheart to be with. Though he has his disability, he is a wonderful child. I...
Presently I am a Personal Care Assistant who provides clients with light housekeeping services. In addition to this work I am interested in cleaning homes. I am a very tidy person who pays close attention to detail. I have always enjoyed cleaning and making things look better. For 20 years I was the Practice Administrator for a...
Robyn can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning & more
I have a longstanding, deep desire to help improve as well as enrich the lives of our senior citizen population. This began as a young woman when my grandmother came to live with me and my young children. It became evident with time(26 years)that all our lives were impacted in a very special way. My mother and Aunt live on the...
Robyn can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Siena G.
East Boston, MA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced dog walker and house sitter with a passion for animals. Happy to take care of your furry friends while you're away and give them the love and attention they deserve. Trustworthy, reliable, and professional. Contact me for dog walking, pet sitting or boarding services
Siena can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Siena has been amazing with my dog, I've hired her multiple times and plan to continue to do so!"
Frances M.
Brooke M.
Cambridge, MA
$12-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Growing up with 9 cats and 3 dogs, I've always had a love for animals and grown to be responsible. For 3 years, I have cared for a rabbit, fish, and two large dogs for weeks on end while a family is on vacation. I can assure you my love for animals will shine bright & you won't be disappointed with my service.
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
Shaunakay D.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Professional Home Health Aide/CNA with over 2 years of experience assisting patients with daily living and personal care services. Physically strong, with high level of patience and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, clear understanding of best practices in home health care, and knowledge of basic medical...
Shaunakay can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, specialized care, companionship, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shauna is very professional and reliable. She did a wonderful job with my grandmother, it has been an honor to work with her."
Care member
Jackie G.
South Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Jackie and I live in Quincy. I graduated from Endicott College in 2019 where I studied Educational studies/autism and applied behavior analysis. My availability includes week day early mornings, week day evenings, and Saturdays during the day. I've been babysitting for about 10 years and on top of that have had...
Jackie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Jackie cared for our 3 kids and was wonderful! The kids loved her, she was on time and reliable!"
Caitlin T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
CPR and first aid certified. Also have been in childcare for 2+ years and nannied an extra 3 years. Comfortable with any ages! I have over 2500 hours of caring for children of different ages. I like to make crafts, always coming up with new indoor and outdoor activities for the kids weather permitting. I love play dates and...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana was wonderful. Flexible, responsive, great with communication, and so fun. My kids loved her and keep asking to have her back. "
Care member
Xiu G.
Boston, MA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a mother of two. As my son has moved on to college, I now have more time on my hands to take up new jobs such as this one to support my family. I have worked as a lead housekeeper at a one of Boston's premier hotels for 5+ years. I look forward to giving you the best service possible.
5.0
"Punctual, meticulous attention to detail, excellent overall work and attitude, a pleasure to hire!"
Joel A.
Abbie Anne T.
Somerville, MA
$18-33/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Looking for someone reliable to spend time with your kids for date nights or weekends? I would love to offer my services! I graduated college several years ago with a major in psychology, and coached middle school volleyball throughout my college years! I have experience with elementary, middle school, and high school kids. I am...
Abbie Anne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Mirian F.
Malden, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I am a hard-working housekeeper with over 10 years of experience.
I have great references.
References will be provided upon request.
House cleaning, window washing, scrubbing toilets, dusting, arranging furniture, changing bed linens, and tiding rooms. I ensure a comfortable, clean atmosphere for your family.
I also...
Mirian can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing & more
5.0
"Mirian does such a wonderful job cleaning our house! We started out with bi-weekly cleanings and switched to weekly cleanings because we are so happy with her. She is punctual, efficient, thorough and brings her own supplies. Mirian is friendly and as a plus, is so...
Carla F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hola! Being bilingual can be difficult at first, I am here to help with that matter in order to overcome any learning obstacle that might be on the way.
I have been studying speech and language therapy for 3 years, and linguistics for 2.
Fellowship free to book your class!
Hasta pronto!
5.0
"Ana was great, my daughters loved her. On time and flexible. Would book again!"
Jamie R.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy making people happy. And that starts with having a clean area regardless of where it is-an office, a home, a hotel room, gym, lobby, etc.
Helping families and home owners with house cleaning and maintenance. I always deliver a top quality service. I treat my clients homes as if they were my own. Considering your...
Aura can also help with: Basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Aura did an amazing job cleaning and organizing our home. She was kind, thoughtful, had good suggestions, and worked really hard. You can tell she cares about her work. She truly went above and beyond - the house is so clean and she even organized our laundry room...
Mary M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in child development and trauma looking to provide babysitting services throughout the summer and into the school year. I have babysat for 3families through Care. com and multiple others outside of the service. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time and...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofia has done an excellent job on our church's paid childcare team as well as the Sunday morning children's ministry team. It has been my pleasure to oversee her in both of these areas. The attention and care she displays for the children she serves with emanates...
Jen B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Arlington, MA
Rachel G.
5.0
Rachel provided companionship and care for my mother who has Parkinson's disease. She quickly bonded with my mother and became a dependable part of her care giving regimen. Rachel has a considerate demeanor and made my mother feel at ease. Her thoughtful little gifts cheered up my mom.
I would...
- Rudy C.
Mary E.
5.0
Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her every night!! Thanks for everything,...
- Suzie L.
Siena G.
5.0
Siena has been amazing with my dog, I've hired her multiple times and plan to continue to do so!
- Frances M.
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
- Care member
Shaunakay D.
5.0
Shauna is very professional and reliable. She did a wonderful job with my grandmother, it has been an honor to work with her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Arlington, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Arlington, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Arlington, MA, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Arlington, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Arlington, MA is $23.75 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Arlington, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Arlington, MA. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Arlington, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Arlington, MA, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.
What can a therapy dog near me in Arlington, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Arlington, MA, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.