Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Derwood, MD
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Derwood, MD
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Derwood, MD
Shawn T.
Derwood, MD
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Shawn I'm a fellow dog lover and have grown up around pets my whole life I'm not new to dog sitting just new to care. com. I look forward to helping in anyway I can. I'm a true dog lover at heart and I'm available to provide services for your dog during the day or at night. If you happen to be thinking about...
Shawn can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, grooming, pet walking, boarding
Gabriela O.
Derwood, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I will make sure that you are satisfied with my outstanding services.
Gabriela can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Angel & I've got 5 years experience in paid childcare services. Ranging from children 3 months to late teens. I've recently been working with an infant and toddler & absolutely loved the year and a half with them. But I'm open to children of all ages.
I've also got special needs experience as I've worked with...
Angel can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Gabriela O.
Derwood, MD
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Anything that you need done at your home or outside your house on the weekends, you can count on me for it! I understand the importance of getting things done on the weekends and unable to be at two places at the same time...a little help won't hurt. I've been providing my care gigs services on the weekends for almost four years...
5.0
(3)
My passion for working with children started when I was a child myself and has blossomed into a rewarding career. My experience includes working in Montessori infant and toddler classrooms and a Waldorf nursery, as well as a nature-based parent-child class. I have worked for many years in the home supporting families with...
Sally can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sally is incredible organized and empathetic. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My main objective is to provide outstanding services by always keeping a safe, fun and loving environment for all family members I get to work for.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
* Full time Nanny
* Part time, Occasional, Emergency, On-Call, Back-Up, Chaperone, Mother Helper, and/or House Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bathe, change diapers,...
Gabriela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Like most moms, I am very picky about who I leave my child with. I usually rely on friends or trustworthy referrals when choosing a babysitter. I needed someone to stay with my daughter so that I could go on a job interview and found Gabriela through this website....
Elizabeth H.
Rebecca R.
Derwood, MD
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have had dogs my entire life. My sister and I had a pet sitting service called. We cared mostly for dogs, but we also cared for cats, hamsters, and guinea pigs.
My family currently has two dogs and one is a young Australian Shepard so I am comfortable with high energy dogs.
My dad does pet rescues and, when available, I...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Rameswari S.
Derwood, MD
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Name Is Rameswari And I Am From India I Have Been In Maryland Since 2004.
Highly energetic person, individual with excellent skills, and detail-oriented. Responsible Reliable, friendly, punctual, enthusiastic, who possesses an excellent work ethic, and quickly learns new concepts and skills. Passionate about helping children creating a caring, loving, satisfying experience and a learning environment....
Rameswari can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor...
Lisa E.
5.0
(3)
I have cared for dogs and cats my whole adult life. Currently have 4 cats and working for a dog walking/pet sitting service. My schedule is somewhat flexible. Additionally.
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"We've had several good dog walkers, but Rachel is the best we've ever had. She is responsible, punctual and very kind. She keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary with the dogs. I trust her absolutely. She has been very conscientious...
Amanda F.
5.0
(1)
I am a professional and experienced housekeeper with 10+ years of experience in household cleaning services. I provide light house cleaning to heavy deep cleaning and move in/move out cleaning services. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. I provide all my own supplies and equipment or I can use the supplies you prefer.
Sarah can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning & more
Ana J.
Olney, MD
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an easygoing person with a great personality! I stay humble so nothing is too absurd to ask me to do... Reasonably of course! I was raised to be hard working and honorable. I understand what great services should be and to always provide satisfactory performance! My goal is to be great at what I do.
I am detailed oriented,...
5.0
"Ana has been coming to once a week to clean my house for almost 2 months. She does an amazing job cleaning and organizing our home. She is friendly and dependable. I highly recommend her."
Angie T.
Yadira S.
Rockville, MD
$16-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Offering my services as a housekeeper in Rockville area. I guarantee you that your house will be sparkling clean so you have peace of mind and be free of stress , with more than 7 years of experience with excellent references .
Yadira can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a child development specialist who enjoys supporting families through childcare and other services. I have over a decade of experience working with children in education and therapeutic settings, as well as in-home childcare. I am taking a break from my career as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner because I enjoy...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is absolutely the best , not only is she a wonderful occupational Therapist , she loves working with kids and truly makes them feel seen. She is reliable , kind and patient. "
Care member
Nadya A.
Olney, MD
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a successful residential house cleaner for over 10 years. Providing consistent and a high quality cleaning services.
Attention to detail and meticulous use of proper safety procedures.
Experience with a variety of cleaning products and tools. Flexible, trustworthy and reliable. I m a cna, CPR certified. I love...
Nadya can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"I was looking for someone who could help me with almost anything and everything around the house. Nadya has been the only person who came in and was able to help with anything I asked. She is great at cleaning, laundry, cooking, and takes direction super well....
Randall R.
5.0
(5)
My name is Musu. I am a very pleasant, compassionate, punctual and caring person. I am an LPN with 17 years of experience in pediatric and geriatric nursing. I respect one's religion, beliefs and their wishes. I am skilled LPN offering expertise in ventilators, tracheotomy suctioning and care, wound care, J-Gtube feeding and...
Musu can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
5.0
"Musu was wonderful. She is a very competent nurse and is able to take care of any medical needs. She is very dependable and fun and easy to be with. I felt very safe leaving my mother in her care and would not hesitate to hire her again. "
Care member
4.3
(24)
Hired by 36 families in your neighborhood
Fully-vaccinated with double booster shots
CPR & First Aid Certified
Currently seeking part-time job, or occasional & as needed childcare booking requests only
Hello families! My name is Stephanie, I'm 25 years old and I have 10 years of experience working as a full-time private nanny. I've watched toddlers grow into...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie is an asset to any family. She is a wonderful caregiver. She has looked after my two children (almost two, and three years old) for the last year and I trust her implicitly. She brings so much experience and knowledge about kids. We LOVE her!"
Heather E.
Elizabeth K.
Gaithersburg, MD
$12-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
College Student, Looking For Seasonal/summer Employment
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always liked kids and have been told by other people that I'm very good with younger kids. when I was in middle school would occasionally babysit my neighbor's son, who about 8 or 9 years old, for few hours after school. During the summer between my freshman and sophomore years of high school I went on a service trip to...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely terrific. She sat our kids every afternoon during the summer, and we could not have asked for more. She was incredibly reliable, punctual, flexible, and was disciplined about making a healthy snack for the kids each day and keeping them on...
Kris K.
Linda I.
Montgomery Village, MD
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Assistant Available For Care Taking, Companionship, Help With ADLs/IADLs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am caring, respectful, and passionate about working with all ages, from young children to elderly individuals.
I am a COTA (certified occupational therapy assistant) and work in a skilled nursing facility M-F. I am available weekends (and possibly some weekday evenings) and am able to help with ADLs, transfers, errands,...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Really helpful. Willing to learn how to take care of complicated medical issues. Hoping she will continue. Break was only due to patients hospitalization"
John W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am certified Patient Care Technician and Home Health Aide with a certification in CPR, Phlebotomy and EKG. In addition, I am a Registered nurse in my country-Peru-with 15 years of experience having had worked for many private companies. I moved to Maryland recently from New Jersey. Back in New Jersey I worked as a home health...
Jessica can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is one of the most hard working and caring people I know. Always putting good energy and love to everything she does."
Angie P.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Derwood, MD
Sally M.
5.0
Sally is our neighbor. We interact almost daily with her as she cares for her daughter. She is loving, patient and creative with her little one as well as with Neighborhood children.
- Care member
Gabriela O.
5.0
I was apprehensive about hiring someone in my home for the first time, and meeting Gabby changed my whole outlook! She has a great personality, can-do attitude, and I felt instantly comfortable with her. We no longer needed her services when our family situation changed, but I have no doubt she...
- Nadine T.
Victor M.
5.0
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, aging dog recuperating from pneumonia needed to stay home. This is the first time we hired a pet sitter. Victor had compassion for our situation...
- Lisa E.
Rachel L.
5.0
We've had several good dog walkers, but Rachel is the best we've ever had. She is responsible, punctual and very kind. She keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary with the dogs. I trust her absolutely. She has been very conscientious throughout the pandemic. I've had no...
- Amanda F.
Ana J.
5.0
Ana has been coming to once a week to clean my house for almost 2 months. She does an amazing job cleaning and organizing our home. She is friendly and dependable. I highly recommend her.
- Angie T.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Derwood, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Derwood, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Derwood, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Derwood, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Derwood, MD is $19.25 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 Derwood, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Derwood, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Derwood, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Derwood, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Derwood, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Derwood, 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.
Ratings for Derwood, MD therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Derwood, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.