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22 therapy dogs are listed in Lewistown, PA
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 8 years
Therapy dogs in Lewistown, PA
Hello! My name is Bridget, I graduated with my Master's in Occupational Therapy in 2022 and having been working as a travel OT for the last two years. I've returned home to my hometown for the summer and am interested in providing caregiver services for families in the area.
I have ~2 years of babysitting experience from...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in food service, worked in the food service field for 14 year's.
Decided care giving is a more fulfilling and fun career.
Glad I made the switch., but I still enjoy cooking :)
Caroline can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
I am a recently retired secondary math teacher who has lots of experience with all ages of children. I have raised two lovely daughters of my own ages 19 and 24. I have also been a Girl Scout Leader, youth sports coach, playground supervisor, and church camp counselor. Although I do not have a degree in special education, I have...
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired secondary teacher who has a lot of experience with younger children. I have two children of my own. One is 19 and the other is 24. Through the years, I have been a Girl Scout Leader and have coached T-ball, youth soccer, and pee-wee cheerleading. I was also a YMCA swim official. My first job was working at a...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mary has babysat for our six yo son two times, both were for extended hours. I highly recommend Mary. She has always been punctual and responsive, during the interview process and for babysitting. Mary is a mother and a school teacher-I trust her to care for my...
Paul S.
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Hello, my name is Destiny, and I have been a dedicated pet caretaker for over five years. During this time, I have had the pleasure of meeting wonderful people and their beloved pets. For the past six years, I have been providing dog-sitting services in Centre County, where my passion for caring for animals has truly...
Destiny can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Hi! I am a Doctoral Student in Occupational Therapy at Yeshiva University in Rehabilitation. I hope to have a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and have 8 years of babysitting/nannying experience. I love working with kids and am available for after school babysitting!
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time with her. She plays games, engages, and changes diapers. I have often seen Sydney playing on the floor with my 1 year old....
Laurie G.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 (13, 8 and 2). I have more than 10 years of professional and personal experience with children of all ages. I have 2 degrees from penn state that include Rehabilitation and Human service also Human Development and Family Studies. I love to spend time with children, watch them grow and be a part of their...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Cindy is wonderful and creative. She prepares dinner, either at my place or hers. She keep my son busy...puzzles, trips to the farmers market, movie theater and math workbooks.
I would recommend her on a second!"
Jerry K.
5.0
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Hello, my name is Destiny, and I have been babysitting for about five years now. My journey began by providing childcare for family friends, and I have since expanded my services around Centre County. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages.
In addition to babysitting, I have held various childcare roles,...
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Anna and I am currently a senior at The Pennsylvania State University. I am majoring in rehabilitation and human services, and am earning a minor in Psychology. I have been nannying outside of school for about 3 years, and understand that trusting someone with your child/children is not a quick or easy...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged, and developmentally appropriate care for our girls while also managing to tackle all the chores that go along...
Sarah H.
I've spent the past few years watching over family and friend's pets: cats, fish, and bunnies, but I am most comfortable with dogs. I have experience with most sizes/ages of dogs- from bichons to german shepherds, 3 months old to elderly. My family has 4 big dogs who are full of energy (a lab/golden, australian shepherd/lab,...
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Chelsey W.
State College, PA
$12-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I am willing to do overnight stays if that is preferred. My experience includes both young and older pets. I have done some service dog training and can help with basic command training.
Chelsey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am experienced with caring and loving pets. I have grown up with dogs, cats, and chickens. Currently, I have 2 dogs, 5 cats, and 5 chickens at my home. I love all animals and I am willing to provide care for your animals in your home. I am capable of brining them for walks, feeding them, and providing some light bathing...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
I am a pet owner and animal lover. I currently have a shih tzu and Bernese mountain dog. I have experience caring for cats and dogs. I have worked with many animals and am comfortable walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets. I am an energetic undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to...
Amanda can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm hardworking, absolutely love clean and neat spaces and do whatever is needed to accomplish a great looking house or apartment!
Reyna can also help with: Carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brittany, and I am a 24-year-old caregiver. I am currently in school studying psychology and sociology with a minor in social work. My day job consists of being a behavioral therapist in early intervention at an intensive behavioral health therapy center in State College, PA. I have years of experience working...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Cathy D.
Centre Hall, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a retired teacher. I taught first and second grade for 33 years. I can offer educational services as well as loving and caring for your child. I also raised three of my own children and they are all very successful.
Cathy can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am 21 years old. I'm a current student at Penn State University studying Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS). I have been babysitting for 7 years and was a nanny for a family from fall of 2017 to summer of 2021 and was a nanny for a new family this past summer. I loved getting to watch these kids...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lily K.
State College, PA
$10-20/hr
Hi! I'm Lily, a junior high school. I have had experience with senior care throughout helping my grandparents and great parents and more recently starting a program at school to interact with senior citizens. We went to elder homes to make crafts and socialize with the members. I also have my own car so I could provide services...
Logan C.
State College, PA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Logan and I'm currently studying Psychology and Rehabilitation Human Services at Penn State. I'm extremely reliable, flexible, and outgoing. I have been babysitting for the past six years and have experience with children ranging from infants to pre-teenagers! I would love to spend time with your child doing their...
Sonja W.
State College, PA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative and sporty.
I like working with kids because I am the oldest of 5 and I have loved to watch my own siblings grow and learn. Childcare is fun because you learn a lot about the kid(s) as well as new activities they like to do while guiding them in a safe and engaging space to do...
Sonja can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I could not say enough about Sonja. She is mature, responsible, and an amazingly bright light that made me and my daughter’s life better for knowing her."
Carlos C.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lewistown, PA
Mary O.
5.0
Mary's awesome! We needed help as out-of-town performers and she watched our son while we played a concert. She kept him busy and engaged and gave us peace of mind so we could focus on our show.
- Sarah H.
Sydney O.
5.0
Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time with her. She plays games, engages, and changes diapers. I have often seen Sydney playing on the floor with my 1 year old. She gives the kids her undivided...
- Laurie G.
Cynthia D.
5.0
Cindy is wonderful and creative. She prepares dinner, either at my place or hers. She keep my son busy...puzzles, trips to the farmers market, movie theater and math workbooks.
I would recommend her on a second!
- Jerry K.
Anna R.
5.0
Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged, and developmentally appropriate care for our girls while also managing to tackle all the chores that go along with babies (cleanups, bottle...
- Sarah H.
Sonja W.
5.0
I could not say enough about Sonja. She is mature, responsible, and an amazingly bright light that made me and my daughter’s life better for knowing her.
- Carlos C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lewistown, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lewistown, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lewistown, PA, 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 Lewistown, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lewistown, PA is $15.00 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Lewistown, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lewistown, PA. 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 Lewistown, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lewistown, PA, 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 Lewistown, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lewistown, PA, 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.