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Meghan A.

Covington, VA

4.0(0)
from
$13/hr
Personal care
I don't have too much experience with taking care of seniors, but I will be sure to give the best care that I can. Whoever I take care of, I have an understanding that that is someone's sibling, parent, or child and they need taken care of, companionship, and help like in the early years of life and I would help provide that for...
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Covington, VA

4.8(1)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I helped raise my cousins growing up and I used to babysit my siblings when I lived with my dad. I developed a portion of my maternal instincts early though I do not have a child of my own. I will treat the children with care. I have never actually gotten paid for my services since it was through family but I have been able to...

Ty M. says "She's really good at adapting to any situation and taking care of what needs to be done. She is nice, smart, and creative. "

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Frankford, WV

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Basement cleaning
attic cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
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I am a dependable, hardworking and educated woman (BA, MA, MFA) with her own private housecleaning and organizing business. I have six years experience with clients who I have provided services for. I have an eye for detail and work efficiently. Most of my clients are from word of mouth. I'm happy to provide housecleaning (and...
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Frankford, WV

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have been a nanny for many years, which often includes caring for pets. I have also begun the process of starting my own pet services, which is exciting for me. I'm an outdoorsy person and a huge animal lover and have always had a cat, a dog, or both. While my profile is geared towards nanny jobs, I have also considered the...

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  • 5 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.0

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Covington, VA

To find a therapy dog near you in Covington, VA, 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 Covington, VA is $13.00 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 Covington, VA. 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 Covington, VA, 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 Covington, VA, 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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