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Melissa M. says "Kaitlyn has watched my twin boys several times since they were 4 years old (they are now 6). She is kind, responsible and dependable- never had any...
See profilePaula H. says "I'm a single mother of a 14 year old girl and also a dog owner, Diana has been of great help during my busy work schedules, emergencies, school and...
See profileJulia M. says "I couldn't have asked for a better person to watch my sweet cat Violet. Cayla was incredibly attentive, informative, and a wonderful best friend to my cat....
See profileBarbara B. says "My skittish cat warmed up to her fairly quickly."
See profileJane M. says "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...
See profileMegan S. says "Ana is absolutely wonderful! She is punctual, reliable, and thorough. We view her as a part of our family and would highly recommend her!"
See profileLorna K. says "Eve cared for my 96 year old father when he was in hospice and needed round the clock care. She was very kind and gentle with him. She was a breath of...
See profileCare Member says "Maria has great attention to detail. I have been very happy with her. "
See profileBuz L. says "A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."
See profileTara M. says "Wonderful with my children, they are asking for her to come back already! I was so surprised to see laundry folded, playroom cleaned, kitchen tidy as well...
See profileJanet L. says "Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"
See profileCare Member says "Karine and her team have been excellent. Super responsive, very thorough with their cleaning and very reliable communication. "
See profileKatherine W. says "We cannot recommend Esmat more highly. She has been a wonderful, loving and kind member of our family for the past 2.5 years. She started working full...
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60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.57/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0
Therapy Dogs in Wellesley, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs
- Melissa M.
- Paula H.
- Julia M.
To find a therapy dog near you in Wellesley, 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.
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Wellesley, MA is $20.57 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 Wellesley, 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.
When you hire therapy dog near you in Wellesley, 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.
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Wellesley, 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.