Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Canton, MA
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Canton, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Canton, MA
I have had multiple Dogs and Cats over the years
They are always considered and treated as members of our family
Tucker Was a 12-lb "Morkie" who from when he first joined our family at an early age of 3-months until he crossed "Rainbow Bridge" at age 16-yrs he was the leader of the Labs, his brother and 2 sisters Kiwi, Berry &...
Barry can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Abby C.
Canton, MA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Abby and I am enrolled in a Doctoral Physical Therapy Program at Simmons College. I love to dance and was a dance teacher for children 3-6 years of age. I am CPR certified and was a camp counselor for children ages 4-12. I also worked at a gym where I cared for children 3-6 months of age.
Abby can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am delighted to write this review for Abby! I was Abby's Guidance Counselor when she attended the Westwood Public Schools and I can attest to her exemplary character and work ethic. She Is an outgoing, kind,and patient young woman as evidenced in her peer...
Deena F.
Hannah J.
Canton, MA
$20-25/hr
I am in graduate school working towards my masters degree in occupational therapy! I graduate in May and my most recent clinical rotation was early intervention (ages 0-3 years). I absolutely loved it and enjoyed helping the kiddos reaching their developmental milestones! I am outgoing, energetic, caring, flexible, hard working,...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hannah J.
Canton, MA
$25-35/hr
I am currently finishing up my masters degree in occupational therapy! I graduate in May. My clinical rotations were skilled nursing facility and early intervention. Currently, I work as a rehab aide at an acute inpatient rehab that involves working with a variety of diagnoses and conditions and age ranges from 30-100. I am a...
Hannah can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, specialized care, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
Maria D.
Canton, MA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have a very flexible schedule. I have experience with senior care and can provide you with excellent service.
Maria can also help with: Errands, personal care, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
Maria D.
Canton, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been doing housekeeping services for many years now. I do light housekeeping, cooking, laundry, and running errands. Life is always easier when you have reliable help.
Maria can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a flexible Nanny with lots of years of experience with child care services. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am also Certified through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Child Care. I am also a Certified Nurses Assistant to which I current work part time.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amy R.
Canton, MA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Amy, I am 26 years old and currently residing in Canton, MA with my pet rabbit, Ellie :)
Several years of experience in babysitting, teaching, pet care, housework and more! I can provide services not only in childcare but also household cleaning, chores, meal prep, errands, etc.
Worked as an ESL teacher for 2...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
My experiences have been retail and banking and as a single I have lots of knowledge on different cleaning task as well as maintenance equipment and tools. I'm always punctual, reliable and trustworthy. I have excellent communication skills and customer service skills. I love working with people I managed at least 50 associates...
Joanna can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Hello! I am, come this fall, going to be a junior nursing student at Simmons College! I have a passion for helping people, and hope to be of service to you in some way. Being a junior nursing student means I have gone through my core nursing courses, and know how to do tasks such as transfers, bed baths, bed-making, catheter...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care
Sandy C.
Canton, MA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working as a caregiver for over 22 years. I have worked both as a Home Health Aid as well as a Nursing Assistant. One of the reasons I enjoy working with seniors is because I believe that it is the most rewarding work field. It makes me feel good to be a caregiver. I believe that you have to have a certain amount of...
Sandy can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I have worked with children in many different aspects, including babysitting, lifeguarding, as a camp counselor and as a teacher and special education assistant. I have experience with children from newborn to 13 years old as well as experience with twin infants. I also have worked with children with mild special needs. I can...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Diana S.
Stoughton, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Jill-of-all-trades Available For Anything And Everything You Need
5.0
(2)
I can offer you over 25 years experience in personal assisting, child care, home care (residential and commercial cleaning), cooking, and so much more. I am also a certified addiction counselor, and I have over 20 years experience in all things administrative (office management, bookkeeping, human resources, executive support,...
Diana can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician, errands, companionship, meal prep, personal care & more
5.0
"Diana used to help me with my dad when it got to be too much for me. Unfortunately, he has since passed, so I don't see her as often. But she still helps me out with odd jobs and errands whenever I need her. She's absolutely great!"
Susan A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Imoni! I've always enjoyed working with kids and have 10 years of childcare experience that expands across all age groups (including families of multiples and individuals with special needs). I have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and currently work at a pediatric therapy clinic. I'm seeking occasional...
Imoni can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kids love her, very reliable, dependable and helpful!"
Care member
Rafaela F.
Braintree, MA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings families,
I'm Rafa, a 30-year-old individual fully vaccinated against COVID, offering over a decade of childcare expertise. I pride myself on being responsible, calm, and cautious, providing care to children aged 3 weeks to 16 years. My extensive experience includes nurturing a special needs girl from her 3 months to...
Rafaela can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rafa is a genuine soul, kind and caring. She puts everyone before herself. She's great with kids and truly has a love for nannying."
Dani D.
5.0
(1)
I have years of both personal and professional experience. I offer In-Home Personal, Transitional and Companion Care. I will help your loved one maintain the Independence and Dignity they deserve while maintaining their safety at home. I'm energetic, friendly and outgoing.
Christina can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Christina is professional, knowledgeable, kind and outgoing. It's obvious she truly cares for her clients. She's always there when she's needed. She's become part of the family."
Mary F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a pet parent and have always been an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, and fish. I have 4 years of paid pet sitting experience and 3 additional years of volunteer work with animals. I am an energetic, young professional who loves and enjoys the company of animals.
My most recent sitting...
Faofizah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Faofizah was courteous and professional and seemed to really care about the comfort of my dog while I was away. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very caring professional person.
I have been providing home care services for more than 10 years, I care for patients like they are one of my family members. I monitor and track there Heath progress. and I adjust and report there status accordingly. we are private company with very experience and very professional. We care...
Tatiana can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very knowledgeable, kind, caring
Always professional, punctual. I would recommend her to anyone that senior care."
Gail T.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Happy, positive, motivated, fun and mature, she has been a great fit with our older kids (10 and 12) while also being responsible and reliable. She is an amazing problem solver and can take care of issues...
Jane M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tara! I just graduated from Bay Path University with my Master's in Occupational Therapy. I'm a pediatric OT working in early intervention. I'm currently looking for some additional side jobs.
Prior to becoming an OT I have worked with a variety of children as a social worker, occupational therapy student and...
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tara is amazing! She has babysat for us for the last year. She is dependable, punctual, hard-working and our daughter loves her!"
Caroline J.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Canton, MA
Abby C.
5.0
I am delighted to write this review for Abby! I was Abby's Guidance Counselor when she attended the Westwood Public Schools and I can attest to her exemplary character and work ethic. She Is an outgoing, kind,and patient young woman as evidenced in her peer relationships as well as a dance...
- Deena F.
Diana S.
5.0
Diana used to help me with my dad when it got to be too much for me. Unfortunately, he has since passed, so I don't see her as often. But she still helps me out with odd jobs and errands whenever I need her. She's absolutely great!
- Susan A.
Imoni S.
5.0
Kids love her, very reliable, dependable and helpful!
- Care member
Rafaela F.
5.0
Rafa is amazing. She love kids, is so dedicated and patient. Im so grateful whit her. My kids love her so much
- Care member
Christina P.
5.0
Christina is professional, knowledgeable, kind and outgoing. It's obvious she truly cares for her clients. She's always there when she's needed. She's become part of the family.
- Mary F.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Canton, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Canton, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Canton, 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 Canton, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Canton, MA is $18.92 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 Canton, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Canton, 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 Canton, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Canton, 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 Canton, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Canton, 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.