Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Durham, NH
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Durham, NH
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Durham, NH
Madison P.
Newmarket, NH
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for the elderly, and they have cared for me, for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my grandparents were my favorite people to talk to, learn from, and to help whenever I had the opportunity. Once in college for Occupational Therapy, I began caregiving jobs with the elderly and it quickly became my...
Madison can also help with: Transportation, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madison is amazing with my 89 year old Mother with health and dementia issues. Patient, kind, efficient, trustworthy, and just a very nice person. I highly recommend Madison!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A few years ago, when both of my grandparents were battling cancer, I vividly remember their caregivers going above and beyond their line of duty. Seeing the love and friendship that was given to them on a daily basis left a lasting impression on me. I have worked with a handful of individuals covering a range of...
Abigail can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Abbey was the best personal caregiver that I could have hired for my mother Pat in her mid to late stages of Alzheimer's period. She was always on time, provided excellent care, and most importantly increased her quality of life daily. Even towards the end when my...
Maura M.
Nicole H.
Dover, NH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing, Happy And Patient Part/ Full Time Caregiver Available
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children with special needs for the past 5 years. More specifically, I am a certified Speech and Language therapy assistant which has given me so much experience. I find any gains children accomplish extremely rewarding, and love the look on their face when they have achieved something they have been...
5.0
"Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work...
Krista D.
5.0
(2)
I've been doing home care part-time for 16 yrs. My job duties have included bathing & dressing, dispensing medication & other medical related tasks, transportation & pleasure, running errands, household cleaning & other related chores as needed, companionship. My daily services allowed people to stay independent. Light...
Michele can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Fantastic sitter! My son really loves her, and she handles his additional medical needs with ease. Can't recommend enough."
Priscilla W.
I feel passionate about dogs and cats. Growing up in Portsmouth, I was lucky to have 2 labradoodles, 1 cockapoo and 2 cats (and some birds, gerbils, a rabbit, a Guinea pig, etc.). When I turned 17 and moved out of my Dad's home, I took care of my beloved Puff on my own, a cockapoo who lived to 17 years old. I graduated from PHS...
I have been providing pet-sitting services for friends and family for many years, and I have always found great joy in the company of animals. I am excited about the prospect of meeting many new pets and providing them with the utmost care and attention.
Alexander can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
As a dedicated and passionate individual, I would love to assist in the care of you or your loved one. I have been a professional caregiver for over 5 years, working at an assisted living facility, a home health care agency and individually. I have a certificate in Gerontology from York County Community College, a music therapy...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi! My name is Em! I am a fourth year in college, attending Lesley University and am currently living in Somerville, MA. I am majoring in Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychology, where I have been educated on child psychology, art therapy, movement therapy, lifespan psychology, trauma & crisis, and disability studies. I have 9...
Emma can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Em has been a fantastic help to our family with childcare and with domestic chores such as grocery shopping and laundry folding. She is very mature and responsible and communicates proactively. We trust her to drive our car to shuttle our kids from school to...
Elizabeth F.
I am a dedicated aging life care professional with experience working with older adults and people with disabilities, including dementia, brain injury, physical disability, and intellectual & developmental disabilities.
As a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with a focus on dementia care, my services are rooted in...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Taylor I.
Exeter, NH
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Lover of all animals!! Looking to help out with any kind of animal, I have had or cared for pets of all kinds. More than willing to provide any pet service that isn't training or grooming!
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training, grooming & more
Ashley W.
Dover, NH
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Diligent House Cleaner/House Sitter... Whatever You Need Me To Be!
My previous experience includes 5 years at a gym where I cleaned basically every area in the space- the babysitting room (where I mainly worked), the bathrooms, windows, gym floor, weights and equipment, tanning beds, and front desk area. All of the jobs I had after my job at the gym required cleaning as well- a health and...
Ashley can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
Elena K.
Dover, NH
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have many years of working in customer service and as an intern - I am happy to help out in any way that I can!
Sarah M.
Portsmouth, NH
$30-35/hr
Dietitian Looking For PT Work In Housekeeping (working On A Career Change :))
Hello! While I have professional housekeeping experience, I grew up in a household of 8 plus multiple animals and have worked a rotating chore chart since I was 4 yrs old - courtesy of my mother :) I am well-versed in keeping things clean!
A little bit about me - I'm from Rye/Portsmouth originally and just moved back to the...
Sarah can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, cabinet cleaning & more
Evelyn S.
Portsmouth, NH
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Not currently seeking employment. I am a college graduate with over 10 years of childcare experience. I have worked as a full time nanny, homeschool teacher, and toddler-room teacher at a childcare center. I majored in Exercise Science with a concentration in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. I love the outdoors, eating healthy,...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Former educator open to part-time opportunities to provide childcare/tutoring services!
I have loved working with kids of all ages, ever since I was in middle school and started babysitting younger kids in my neighborhood. Since then, I've worked as a camp counselor, private tutor, student teacher during college, first-grade...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have about 2 years of experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional working in an Autism centric program. I have experience with varying levels of abilities and communication skills. This position included ABA therapy, positive behavioral support, working on many different life skills such as Activities of Daily Living...
I'm a Private Doula for Hospice Homecare
I assist clients and families in navigating the end of life/ transition process.
I provide all services necessary to support my clients and loved ones on a daily basis.
I'm a Reiki practitioner as well and focus on creating a relaxing, comfortable and safe environment for you and your...
Suzanna can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Katharina B.
North Hampton, NH
$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi This past spring I graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor's degree of science in athletic training. I moved to Flagstaff this past June to begin my graduate assistantship with the Athletic Training Department at NAU. I provide healthcare services to both the NAU Football team as well as the NAU Track...
Katharina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
After 24 years as a full time real estate agent, I am back to private home care. I was partly inspired to go back to home care during the pandemic when my own aging parents needed help and there wasn't any.
I worked for All Care VNA in Lynn, MA as a Home Health Aid from 1994 to 1997 and from 1997 to 1999, I worked for Academy...
Bradley can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
I have 2 years of experience working as a homemaker for a non-profit. I am looking for more of a one-on-one position to help you with the myriad of responsibilities associated with caring for an older loved one. Amongst the many things I can help with are: transportation services and errands, homemaking duties and meal prep,...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Durham, NH
Madison P.
5.0
Madison is amazing with my 89 year old Mother with health and dementia issues. Patient, kind, efficient, trustworthy, and just a very nice person. I highly recommend Madison!
- Care member
Abigail S.
5.0
Abbey was the best personal caregiver that I could have hired for my mother Pat in her mid to late stages of Alzheimer's period. She was always on time, provided excellent care, and most importantly increased her quality of life daily. Even towards the end when my mother's cognitive and physical...
- Maura M.
Nicole H.
5.0
Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work with our family!
- Krista D.
Michele N.
5.0
Fantastic sitter! My son really loves her, and she handles his additional medical needs with ease. Can't recommend enough.
- Priscilla W.
Emma K.
5.0
Em has been a fantastic help to our family with childcare and with domestic chores such as grocery shopping and laundry folding. She is very mature and responsible and communicates proactively. We trust her to drive our car to shuttle our kids from school to activities in rush hour and she always...
- Elizabeth F.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Durham, NH
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Durham, NH?
To find a therapy dog near you in Durham, NH, 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 Durham, NH?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Durham, NH is $16.33 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 Durham, NH?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Durham, NH. 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 Durham, NH receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Durham, NH, 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 Durham, NH help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Durham, NH, 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.