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Maiella B.

Compassionate And Caring Caregiver With Social Services Experience

Frederick, MD

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
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Dementia
I have extensive training and experience (4 years) working with older adults with Dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. My background is in long term care (nursing home) social services with a focus on this unique population. What I enjoy most about working with older adults is getting to know their legacy. I have completed...

Hal J. says "Maiella did a great job taking care of my 63 year old brother. He has dementia and can be challenging. My family was impressed with the initiative Maiella...

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Frederick, MD

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5 years experience
Hi, I'm Emmy! I am a reliable, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional offering pet sitting, childcare, house cleaning, and tutoring services. With a background in teaching assistance and communications, I love supporting children with homework, creative activities, and virtual learning. I'm also experienced in caring...
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  • 62 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.10/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.7

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Frederick, MD

To find a therapy dog near you in Frederick, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Frederick, MD is $21.10 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 Frederick, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Frederick, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Frederick, 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.

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