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Paislie M.

Criders, VA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
Providing dedicated, compassionate care for your animal companions is my passion. With three years of experience, I offer pet walking, transportation, and day care services for dogs, cats, horses, and farm animals. I prioritize your pet's comfort and happiness, treating every animal as if they were my own while reinforcing...
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Harrisonburg, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm Yana - a dependable and compassionate caregiver with over 5 years of experience babysitting, dog sitting, and house sitting for families in my community. I've worked with children of all ages through personal babysitting and as a Sunday school teacher, where I've led group activities, kept kids engaged, and created a...
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Full Time Or What Ever Works For You

Mount Jackson, VA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
hospice services
dementia
personal care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Greetings all, my name is Lisa and I am new to this area. I am originally from the Pacific Northwest and have lived VA for 8 yrs. I have worked within the social services field for over 25 years from chronically homeless, mentally ill, mentally handicap to the elderly. I love all people. I have a BA in Human Services focusing on...
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Harrisonburg, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have a BA in Elementary Education, and have been a lead supervisor of classrooms, field trips, daycares, summer camps, volunteer projects, mealtimes, and shifts in retail and food service. Lately I've hosted visitor centers and trails and taught as a park ranger with BLM and NPS, but it all started with babysitting 15 years...
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Pet sitter

Harrisonburg, VA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
dog training
grooming
Hello! I have a BA in Elementary Education, and have been a lead supervisor of classrooms, field-trips, daycares, summer camps, volunteer projects, mealtimes, and shifts in retail and food service. Lately I've hosted visitor centers and trails as a park ranger, but it all started with babysitting about 15 years ago! Since then...
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Harrisonburg, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have experience in looking after kids I did the children's service at my church for a while, their ages ranged from 2-11. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I love working with kids, I can't have any of my own for a few years, so here I am, willing to help where I can. I can drive, I have a back seat with...
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Harrisonburg, VA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have a BA in Elementary Education, and have been a lead supervisor of classrooms, field-trips, daycares, summer camps, volunteer projects, mealtimes, and shifts in retail and food service. Lately I've hosted visitor centers and trails as a park ranger, but it all started with babysitting about 15 years ago! Since then...
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Tutor

Harrisonburg, VA

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$14/hr
2 years experience
I have been an undergraduate teaching assistant and a tutor for the Techniques Center through the TTU Student Disability Service. I have tutored in classes ranging from math, science, communications, and English!
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Harrisonburg, VA

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Dementia
errands
companionship
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi , I am Tina and I am currently seeking in home care in a private setting for a couple or an individual. My passion is taking care of people and I have been in the health care industry for 25 years. I strive to keep patients engaged in daily living activities, making sure they are comfortable, happy, and making sure they are...
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Bubbly Social Worker

Mount Jackson, VA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Lisa and I am originally from the Pacific Northwest. I have been in Florida for about a year now. I have been in the social services field for over 25 years. From volunteering for Special Olympics, Case manager for Medicaid and Housing Authority, working with chronically homeless and providing in home care...
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Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
Compassionate and dependable caregiver with experience supporting patients living with Parkinson's disease. Skilled in assisting with daily care needs, medication support, transportation to therapy appointments, and providing emotional companionship. Known for being patient, attentive, and committed to improving clients'...
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of May 2026

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Criders, VA

To find a therapy dog near you in Criders, 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 Criders, VA is $20.00 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 Criders, 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 Criders, 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 Criders, 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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