Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Needham Heights, MA
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Needham Heights, MA
The average rate is $27/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 10 years
Therapy dogs in Needham Heights, MA
Andrea S.
Needham Heights, MA
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires.
I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...
Andrea can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
4.9
(13)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a dog and cat lover with 10 years of pet care and house sitting experience, as well as the proud pet parent of 2 cats and 2 dogs, all rescues. For several years I volunteered at Save a Dog Humane Society, providing hands-on care and training. I have a flexible schedule and generally available on short notice. I am reliable,...
Katie can also help with: Administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Katie was a wonderful caregiver for our dog for five years. When we went away, she would stay overnight in our home with our pup. He required medication a few times ago and we trusted Katie to make sure he took it on schedule. She frequently texted us photos and...
Tamara W.
Brooke M.
Cambridge, MA
$12-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Growing up with 9 cats and 3 dogs, I've always had a love for animals and grown to be responsible. For 3 years, I have cared for a rabbit, fish, and two large dogs for weeks on end while a family is on vacation. I can assure you my love for animals will shine bright & you won't be disappointed with my service.
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide loving and caring attention for the entire time period. Iv been doing this for about two years now. I'm comfortable with all breeds and different sized animals. most of my clients are dogs and cats, however if your Childs pet gerbil needs a home for your vacation time I can definitely do that as well. My daily schedule...
Kate can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a positive, passionate, and energetic care taker. Currently, I am a Clinical Therapist, providing ABA therapy to children with Autism around the Boston area. I have 2 years experience as a Personal Care Attendant to a teen with Down Syndrome. As well as 4 years experience baby sitting my younger cousin and house & dog...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Brooke for 4 days. She is very flexible , dependable and sweet, my daughters were delighted with her. I will recommend her to any family. Brooke is a very hardworking girl, I will definitely hire her again. Thank you so much for your help !!! :)"
Maderlin D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Elizabeth. I work at a 7-12 educational institution and looking for part-time babysitting after work or on some weekends. I have experience with children of all ages and studied pedagogy in Denmark for 6 months. I love all kinds of outdoor activities, puzzles, and board games. I am also an avid runner. Likewise, I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(8)
Hi! My name is Ann Marie. I have loved animals since childhood. I bond with them well and win their trust easily. I am available for dog walking, drop in visits and caring for your pets in your home. In addition to dogs, I offer services for cats, birds, fish and other small domestic animals. My love for animals is what makes my...
Ann Marie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"She is very good with our cats and very fastidious."
Don A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in child development and trauma looking to provide babysitting services throughout the summer and into the school year. I have babysat for 3families through Care. com and multiple others outside of the service. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time and...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofia has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Happy, positive, motivated, fun and mature, she has been a great fit with our older kids (10 and 12) while also being responsible and reliable. She is an amazing problem solver and can take care of issues...
Jane M.
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...
Yanique can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
Domenica M.
Waltham, MA
$22-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...
Domenica can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."
Marc H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well and CPR and CNA license. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking...
Aissatou can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Aissatou was a great caregiver. She's very honest and polite. She truly cares about your well-being."
Alice M.
Abby C.
Canton, MA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Abby and I am enrolled in a Doctoral Physical Therapy Program at Simmons College. I love to dance and was a dance teacher for children 3-6 years of age. I am CPR certified and was a camp counselor for children ages 4-12. I also worked at a gym where I cared for children 3-6 months of age.
Abby can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am delighted to write this review for Abby! I was Abby's Guidance Counselor when she attended the Westwood Public Schools and I can attest to her exemplary character and work ethic. She Is an outgoing, kind,and patient young woman as evidenced in her peer...
Deena F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am excited to work with you. Here is a little about me. I have a degree in Biology from Northeastern University. I come with an extensive history of working with children of various ages. Specifically with infants as I was a Newborn Hearing Technician for quite some time. Throughout my career, I've worked at summer...
Laureen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laureen was punctual, flexible, and came prepared with lots of activities and ideas to spend a few hours with my 4 year old daughter. She did a great job adjusting to what we needed, and my daughter enjoyed the time they spent together. "
Matthew H.
Victoria S.
Newton Upper Falls, MA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Have had experience caring for rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and a variety of exotic pets. Most services I am able to do are grooming, walking, activities, cleanup, and sick care.
Victoria can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Faith D.
Cambridge, MA
$25-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have had ample experience working as a caregiver in the Greater Boston Area. I have worked with care. com's backup care service since the summer of 2016 and have subsequently provided care for numerous families during my winter and summer breaks in Boston. I have experience babysitting children ages 8 months to 13...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith has cared for our 2.5-year-old son for about a week when we were supposed to work but was almost at the last days of covid in January. She was so nice, very punctual, always calm, and always entertaining overall. She has extensive childcare experience and she...
Tugce K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Susannah and I am living in the Boston area. I work as a Pediatric Social Worker for my full-time job. As I work remotely Wednesday-Friday, I am looking for some animal-care jobs during these days, as well as over the weekends. Right now, I am only available for dog-walk and drop-in services. I am not available...
Susannah can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Susannah really stepped up for me when another sitter had canceled last minute. She went above and beyond to make sure my cats were cared for, equally fed, and cleaned up their messes. Susannah checked in frequently and was incredibly considerate. I 100% recommend...
Allie S.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi
I'm Juliana , I can be your house cleaner,
I have experience and reference,
We can talk more if you're interested!
Please let me know if you would like my services.
Thanks !
Juliana.
Juliana can also help with: Window washing, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Juliana was prompt, thorough, dependable, and did a wonderful job cleaning my apartment for my move out!"
Wesley M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have already 12 years of experience with elder care. Helping with ADLs to clients in their homes. The services included bathing, shopping, toileting, transfers, light housework, transportation to doctors appointments and more. I'm a certified CNA with a college degree.
Juliet can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Juliet has been incredibly helpful to my Mom. She is kind, patient, competent, and very reliable. I feel lucky that we connected with Juliet and would highly recommend her. "
Meghan T.
Jackie G.
South Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Jackie and I live in Quincy. I graduated from Endicott College in 2019 where I studied Educational studies/autism and applied behavior analysis. My availability includes week day early mornings, week day evenings, and Saturdays during the day. I've been babysitting for about 10 years and on top of that have had...
Jackie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Jackie cared for our 3 kids and was wonderful! The kids loved her, she was on time and reliable!"
Caitlin T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm 36 years old and I'm the mother of a 4 years old non-verbal autistic boy. Being myself a mother of an atypical child, I know the challenge of finding someone to take care of your child and trusting that person. I knew other families with children with disabilities and developmental delays have similar experiences and I knew...
Mabel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mabel was great with our son! She is very organized and professional, asking good questions beforehand and checking in to confirm the day before. She even helped with light cleaning, which was not in the original job description. She is very friendly, and our son...
Johanna T.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Needham Heights, MA
Katie D.
5.0
Katie regularly takes care of my cat when I travel. She does a great job and sends picture updates. Sometimes, my cat doesn't even seem to miss me when I get back.
- Brian K.
Brooke M.
5.0
Brooke is an amazing person with a beautiful heart that loves and cares for all kinds of people. He took such a good care of my little boy while I was taking some online classes. I would have keep her forever if I could afford her.
- Care member
Ann Marie D.
5.0
She is very good with our cats and very fastidious.
- Don A.
Sofia L.
5.0
Sofia has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Happy, positive, motivated, fun and mature, she has been a great fit with our older kids (10 and 12) while also being responsible and reliable. She is an amazing problem solver and can take care of issues proactively and independently. We were very...
- Jane M.
Domenica M.
5.0
Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues.
- Marc H.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Needham Heights, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Needham Heights, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Needham Heights, MA, 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 Needham Heights, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Needham Heights, MA is $27.00 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 Needham Heights, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Needham Heights, MA. 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 Needham Heights, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Needham Heights, MA, 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 Needham Heights, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Needham Heights, MA, 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.