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Celia K.

Boyds, MD

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Celia! I grew up with dogs and got my own rowdy Jack Russell mix two years ago. Pre-COVID, I walked and dog sat through pet care services and loved getting to know the dogs in my area. I have experience with dogs of all sizes and ages.
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Jacqueline T.

Friendly And Trustworthy Pet Sitter.

Boyds, MD

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Lifelong pet owner and animal lover with two years of experience as pet sitter and dog walker. Provide safe, nurturing care for a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats, fish and bird. Provide in-home pet sitting and pet care services, including workday check-ins and feedings, give medicine, litterbox, cage, and kennel...
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William M.

Looking For A Caregiver Position self Directed Services

Boyds, MD

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support. Current male MCPS employee interested in becoming a self-director service provider. I am experienced with special education students. I have a current teaching certificate with special ed certification. I am also current with first aid, CPR,...
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Fojan A.

Experienced Daycare Worker Offering Babysitting Services

Boyds, MD

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Fojan, and I'm an experienced childcare provider with a background in daycare and a passion for nurturing young minds. Having worked in a daycare setting, I've gained extensive experience caring for children of various ages, creating engaging activities, and fostering a safe and positive environment. I am now...

Chris J. says "I cannot recommend Fojan enough! She has been an incredible caregiver for my daughter, providing not only a warm and nurturing environment but also...

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Ted G.

Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant For The Elderly

Gaithersburg, MD

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated professional CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) with more than 10 years experience who provides comprehensive home health care services, including overseeing physical therapy, use of varied medical devices, administering medication, monitoring vital signs as well as meal preparation and light housekeeping. I am...

Kathleen O. says "I recommend Teddy G unqualifiedly. He provided consistently professional, skilled and dependable daytime care for my husband who died of a severe...

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Marcia G.

20+ Years In Early Childhood Care/BA In Early Childhood

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
*** Criminal background check available upon request. Hi my name is Marcia. I love working with children. I have worked in the early childhood field for over 25 years, many of those years as a lead teacher. I have also worked as a nanny for over 5 years. I am a proud mother of 3 grown children and a loving grandmother of 4....

Care Member says "Marcia came to is in January of this year and has been with us since. She has been such a blessing for our family. Our daughter was 8 months old when...

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Lawrence S.

Caregiver-CNA

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a dedicated and experienced Senior Caregiver and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with CPR and First Aid certification. With over seven years of experience in providing compassionate care, I am confident in my ability to meet your needs with professionalism and reliability. In addition to caregiving, I also have...

Care Member says "Lawrence graciously rearranged his schedule to cover some shifts for my elderly father on very short notice. Lawrence was kind, easy to work with, open...

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Courtney C.

Occasional Sitter

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a full time occupational therapist looking for occasional babysitting jobs on evenings and weekends. I completed my graduate degree for my Masters in Occupational therapy in 2019 and work full time on the week days. I have been babysitting for years and have experience with all age groups. I'm fun, reliable, and will set a...

Care Member says "Courtney was great and very sweet with our 9 week old baby. "

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Gabriela A.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have worked with kids for over 13 years now, in different places like a regular babysitter at homes, driving them to activities, flex staff or in classroom help, para educator in mcps, as a autistic RBT( in house therapy) and now as a certified nurse technician in mcps schools. I have worked with different ages from infants to...

Rachel L. says "Gaby watched our kids for an evening and everything went great. She was very good with the kids and pets, warm and friendly and easy to work with."

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Sarah M.

I Will Love and Care For Your Pets!

Germantown, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
+ 1 more
Hi, I have a small business and walk and take care of pets. I take some to my house, stay at your house or do daily walking. I know how much people love their animals because I have a dog and cat, and can't imagine my life without them. I love animals. I think they bring so much joy into our lives. I will treat your pets like my...
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Victor M.

Kind & Compassionate Caregiver

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a recent graduate of a local occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program and am currently studying for the national board exam. During my 2+ years in the program, I completed fieldwork in various settings including; schools, psychosocial, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With that being said, I...

Lisa E. says "Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older,...

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Victoria H.

Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have more than 5yrs experience in care giving both memory and impaired clients. I have worked in different facilities like the nursing homes , assisted living and memory impaired units which has given me wealth of experience to take care of any private client. My clients are always happy with my services I render . I am...

Emmanuella T. says "Victoria is my colleague she pays attention to details and loves her calling of caring for people.she is passionate about what she do.I love working...

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Fatou S.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Fatou . I have over 20 years of experience, I have excellent references and excellent driving record, I am very patient and caring also very dependable. I have experience with Parkinson's , hospice , bed bound transfers, mobility assistance, medication administration, tube feeding , hoyer lift , transportation...

Care Member says "Fatou S. Was a wonderful caregiver and she made my life very easy. She is a great communicator, gentle, compassionate, and hardworking woman. I would...

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Analucia E.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have been taking care of kids for 8 years I was a former nanny, now I am starting my cleaning business, I'm offering cleaning services in Montgomery County and occasional babysitting, also petting sitting over the weekends

Eliza M. says "Ana Lucia is a very dynamic, responsible and loving girl with my daughters, she came home to be her nanny and soon became her friend. My family and I are...

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Shivani S.

Dog And Cat Lover Available For Pet Care, Daily Walks And Also Occasional Last-Minute Needs

Germantown, MD

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
I am a pet owner and have grown up with dogs and cats from a young age (small and big). As a owner of a Pomeranian, I have learned how to take care of dogs such as feeding them, taking them on walks, playing with them and also being aware of what dogs should not do or eat. I have experience with dogs ranging from German...

Madison K. says "Shivani was great to our pup and worked around our crazy inconsistent work schedule. She was awesome about picking her up and allowing her to stay longer...

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Yadira A.

CNA/GNA

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have more than 12 years of experience with patients with Dementia and other chronic diseases. I can help with transportation services, errands, home care, and light housekeeping. I am trustworthy, reliable, and passionate about promoting health and well being for the elderly and sick population. I provide excellent personal...

Care Member says "Exceptional find. We have had help from various people before, but Yadira is by far the best. She is smart, kind, knowledgeable, and efficient. She...

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Linda I.

Awesome Dog Sitter....Available For You!

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide loving dog sitting services in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I was recently called a dog whisperer so you know your pooch will always be taken care of when I am in charge. Contact me ASAP so I can help your dog when you can't be there. PS: I am allergic to cats.
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Samanta C.

Reliable And Detail-Oriented Errands Helper | Here To Make Your Life Easier!

Montgomery Village, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm a responsible and organized professional with 5+ years of child care experience-2 years as an au pair and 3+ years as a nanny-plus a background in marketing and project coordination. I'm great at managing time, multitasking, and staying on top of details. I'm here to help with errands, light household tasks, and...

Julia M. says "Samanta is the best!! She's patient, nurturing, helpful and kind. Can't say enough good things about her. I recommend her highly!"

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Gabrielle B.

Babysitter/Tutor/Caregiver

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! Growing up, I helped care for my two younger brothers and grandma. In high school, I worked as a Ropes Course and Archery Instructor at a summer camp that I have maintained relationship with and continue supporting with one-time annual services. In college, I tutored Math, Chemistry, and (unofficially) English, babysat,...

Care Member says "Gabrielle is the best! Everything we were looking for and a whole lot more--on time, engaging, and goes above and beyond! Our 4 year old grandson can...

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Nini P.

I Love And Understand Children.

Clarksburg, MD

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have 23 years of experience as a Nanny. Over the years. I have worked with Newborns, Infants, Toddlers, Premature-triplets, Twins, Special-needs, Nanny-share, Multiples (up to 5 kids), School-age children, Before & After school care, pick up & drop off/driver, Errand runner, Overnight care, date nights & Children with...

Care Member says "I want to recommend Nini P. to any family who wants a loving, kind, and patient nanny. Nini has been with our family for 2.5 years, since my son was 6...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.75/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Boyds, MD

Therapy Dogs in Boyds, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Fojan A.

I cannot recommend Fojan enough! She has been an incredible caregiver for my daughter, providing not only a warm and nurturing environment...

- Chris J.

Ted G.

I recommend Teddy G unqualifiedly. He provided consistently professional, skilled and dependable daytime care for my husband who died of a...

- Kathleen O.

Marcia G.

Marcia came to is in January of this year and has been with us since. She has been such a blessing for our family. Our daughter was 8 months...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Boyds, MD

To find a therapy dog near you in Boyds, MD, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Boyds, MD is $20.75 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Boyds, MD. 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Boyds, MD, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Boyds, MD, 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.

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