Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Fairfax Station, VA
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Fairfax Station, VA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 10 years
Therapy dogs in Fairfax Station, VA
I'm an avid animal lover and have several years of experience with pet-sitting. I have cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, even hedgehogs! I would be very happy to help with your pets if you need a pet sitter.
Laura R.
Fairfax Station, VA
$25-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable And Very Experienced Caregiver Available
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed social worker currently working in higher education. I've nannied part- and full-time for many families, children ages 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 11. Of course, I have also babysat a variety of ages, ranging from infants to teenagers on countless other occasions. I offer chauffeuring and errand-running services for...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is professional: positive, punctual, and a good communicator. My daughters report she's the kindest morning sitter I've hired. "
Meredith G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Pet Care Specialist for over 40 years. I started working at a veterinarian's office as a teenager. I became a professional pet and show groomer in 1976, (now retired). I worked with Cat Show organizations. I worked in Dog Obedience for several years. I also work for a local pet-sitting service based in Arlington,...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Absolutely terrific - couldn't have asked for a better pet caretaker. She was timely and professional every day, charged reasonable rates for care services, left detailed notes on the day's events and any issues with my pet, and TWICE contacted me and cared for...
Mark D.
5.0
(2)
I am a 37-year-old food services manager who loves animals. I have a black pug named Reebok who lives with my parents and comes to visit on occasion. I have been watching family and friends pets since 2001. I can watch your dogs for long weekends, drop in visits or take them for walks. While they are in my care, I will treat...
Dawn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Wonderful with our four legged family member! He loves spending time with her! Reliable, dependable and trustworthy. Highly recommend!!"
Liza K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a experienced nanny, personal organizer, housecleaner, and personal cook. I have a passion for helping others keep balance and organization in their busy lives, and I love providing quality services that make a difference. I'm reliable, friendly, and creative, and I'm committed to making your life easier and more...
Stephane can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Stephane was punctual and took a thoughtful approach to how she approached her work. She was very efficient too, taking care of the ask well within expectations in terms of time."
Tirrell S.
Jannell Q.
Springfield, VA
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting services. I have dog sat for over 3 years. I love all animals of all shapes and sizes.
Jannell can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a experienced nanny, personal organizer, housecleaner, and personal cook. I am fully vaccinated and I have my own transportation. I have a passion for helping others keep balance and organization in their busy lives, and I love providing quality services that make a difference. I'm reliable, friendly, and creative,...
Stephane can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Stephane has a natural for care of all ages. She expertly and without stressed cared for our family with four children ages one through eleven. Able to follow clear and detailed direction or figure it out in the absence of direction. She was able to get our three...
Angela G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Mannal and I'm currently a Sophomore at George Mason University. I am offering child care, senior care, pet care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been
watching toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 15 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school,...
Mannal can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Mannal has always completed her responsibilities on time. She worked for me last year and I have to admit I was so satisfied with her work. My children loved spending time with her. She gives very energetic and friendly vibes. My children loved seeing her again and...
Fozia S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With 25 years of paid experience, I just love infants- newborns are my specialty! I have a nurturing personality which allows me to bond quickly with children. I provide occasional sitting services as well as regular weekly care.
In the past 15 years, I have cared for at least 22 infants and toddlers from about 10 families...
Tonisha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I call her the baby whisperer because her calm, warm and loving demeanor has an amazing effect on kids. She has been watching my 3-year-old twins since they were three months old and they absolutely love her! They ask me all the time to have Tonisha come over! She...
Jill S.
Narry C.
Annandale, VA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate, patient, good listener, and client centered caregiver. My priority is to provide safe handling of clients with dignity and respect. I aim at making clients engage in everyday life activities in a safe manner. If needed and desired, I can assist with modifying tasks in order to help client to be as...
Narry can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Narry is the very essence of how care should be defined! She took such excellent care of my father when his regular caretaker was away and my father absolutely loved her! He continued to ask for Narry for many months after his regular caretaker had returned. Narry...
Jacquie B.
Chanaporn S.
Springfield, VA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Provide child care services with good experience. Also have CPR certificate and references if needed.
Chanaporn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Chanaporn, who we call "Nam", is one of the best child care providers we've ever had. I have a rambunctious, very active 3 1/2 year old boy and an 8 month baby, and I've left them both under her care many times, with my mind and heart completely at ease. She is...
Angela H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I've cared for individuals of all ages - ranging from newborns to teens to adults with special needs. I'm pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education & will graduate at the end of the Fall 2024 semester. I was a preschool teacher for 2 years before I started working as a...
Caeli can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Caeli to care for my 11 year old special needs son. She has been passionate, patient, understanding and VERY dependable! She is sweet, kind, and responsible. I felt very comfortable with her ability to care for my son who has Autism, ADHD, and seizure...
Marcy P.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Stacy, a childcare professional with over 20 years of experience. My journey in childcare began as an Infant Care Specialist at a reputable learning center. Over the years, I've become a trusted figure for Fairfax families, offering various childcare services, from date nights to extended in-home care.
My approach is...
Stacy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I love Stacy and so did both of my kids! She is friendly and has an awesomely positive attitude. She brings crafts and activities for the girls to do. When my oldest wakes up in the morning her first words are "Where's Stacy?" I'm bummed that we had to move...
Megan Y.
5.0
(4)
I had been working as a nanny for more than 20 years. I'm a very energetic person with a lot of love for children. I am a teacher and love to teach children. I have excellent references. I'm a US citizen. I have a clean driving record. I had been working with children of various ages and different needs. willing to travel, Speak...
Juana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Juana was our beloved nanny from the time my daughter was 6 months old until she was 3 (at which time she went into preschool.) We were so fortunate to have connected with such a loving, knowledgeable, and responsible care-giver for the most important job in the...
Marianne L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Mary and I have been a nanny and a babysitter on off for over the past 14 years. I enjoy working with children and watching them learn and develop. I also have a registered behavioral technician (RBT,) certification where and I teach ABA therapy to children who have autism. I am looking for a part time nanny...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary interviewed well. She would be a wonderful childcare giver."
Lisa M.
Marie K.
Woodbridge, VA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Good day! My name is Maria and for the last 25+ years as a certified CNA caregiver and CPR licensee, I have provided top services to each and every one of my clients. My passion has always been in senior care because I treat my clients like family. I've have taken care of different ranges of ages so I am knowledgeable and...
Marie can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"She is the best! Very reliable, compassionate, loving! She took the best care of my parents and a FANTASTIC cook. My parents love her. I can't thank her enough!!"
Rachel W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny since 2011. My first family consisted of a total of 3 children. The oldest I cared for from infancy until he turned 3 and began preschool. The family then had twins (one with special needs) that I cared for from 6 months to 3 1/2 years old. Upon completion of that job, I began caring for a 2-month-old premie...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dana is such a pleasure to have in our home. She fits right in and loves our daughter as if she would her own. She's always on time. She has attended doctor's appointments and helps with developmental therapies done at home. I would absolutely hire her again!"
Sara C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I use work as a babysitter and it was the best experience to work with kids so I made my own home daycare and became a caregiver. It's my passion to work with kids we do a lot of fun activities:Reading, Writing, sing, Dancing, painting. I provide pick up and drop off services. I have finger print back ground check up and CPR...
Saima can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a first time parent it is always worrisome putting your child in day care, but Saima made us feel comfortable even sending videos of our little one during his first week. Overall, Saima was a great value for the money and took great care of our 11 mo. old....
Ash A.
Elsa A.
Burke, VA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elsa . I have 15 + years in the Care Giving service industry working with the elderly and disabled. I have experience with Dementia, MS, COPD and hospice care and can provide excellent recommendations I'm skilled to work with patients who require oxygen treatments, hoyer lift operation, catheter management, medication...
Elsa can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Elsa started working w/my mom over a year ago. She was amazing right from the start. We hired her to help my mom out at home as her COPD was starting to limit her activities. She helped w/meal prep, household chores, & whatever my mom needed around the home. As...
Kathy D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Paula , I have 10 years experience with cleaning. I provide monthly, weekly, biweekly and move in/out cleaning. I am a very reliable and detail oriented person. I can also provide other services like laundry and closet/office organizing. You name it, I can clean it. My references are available upon request....
Paula can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Paula has worked for us for several months. She is very hard-working, thorough and does an excellent job. She was very easy to communicate with. Our circumstances have changed, but we would definitely hire her again.
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Annette P.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Fairfax Station, VA
Laura R.
5.0
Laura is professional: positive, punctual, and a good communicator. My daughters report she's the kindest morning sitter I've hired.
- Meredith G.
Jennifer A.
5.0
Jennifer has been a significant help since adopting our new puppy! She has even made herself available on short notice when we had an unexpected event occur. Our puppy is a rescue, so she has had some health issues and Jennifer has not shied away from any of them. She always leaves a note with...
- Liz C.
Dawn M.
5.0
Wonderful with our four legged family member! He loves spending time with her! Reliable, dependable and trustworthy. Highly recommend!!
- Liza K.
Stephane S.
5.0
Stephane was punctual and took a thoughtful approach to how she approached her work. She was very efficient too, taking care of the ask well within expectations in terms of time.
- Tirrell S.
Stephane S.
5.0
Stephane has a natural for care of all ages. She expertly and without stressed cared for our family with four children ages one through eleven. Able to follow clear and detailed direction or figure it out in the absence of direction. She was able to get our three month old at the time to take a...
- Angela G.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Fairfax Station, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Fairfax Station, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Fairfax Station, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Fairfax Station, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Fairfax Station, VA is $18.50 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 Fairfax Station, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Fairfax Station, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Fairfax Station, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Fairfax Station, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Fairfax Station, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Fairfax Station, 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.
Ratings for Fairfax Station, VA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Fairfax Station, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.