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60 therapy dogs are listed in Whippany, NJ
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Whippany, NJ
Matthew D.
Whippany, NJ
$16-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello Everyone - I've been taking care of animals for people since I was a young child. I absolutely love animals, we have 3 rescue dogs that are part of our family My expertise is working with dogs, but have certainly taken care of cats and other pets. Some of my services are - Dog walking up to 5 dogs on a leash at one time,...
Matthew can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
5.0
"From start to finish, a good experience with Matt D. My dogs were well cared for, we were kept informed via texts, and all communications were answered quickly. Will definitely hire Matt the next time we go away! "
Laura O.
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with General Errands and Vacation Services. I'm extremely organized, efficient and very personable. Looking to help where needed!
Hello,
My name is Heather. I retired in February from Essex County Division of Welfare after 28 years of service. My main reason for retiring was to care for my mother who had mid stage dementia. Mom recently passed away and I'm looking to get out of the house a few days a week. I have lived in Whippany for 31 years. I am the...
Heather can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, transportation & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I was a stay at home Mom with years of experience caring for people! I am also a personal trainer with experience working with older clients. I am passionate about loving on our older generation and enjoy spending time with them. My services extend beyond companionship and offer wellness activities, exercises and...
Anne can also help with: Companionship, personal care
Hello
My name is Heather. I retired from Essex County Division of Welfare after 28 years of service. I'm married and the mother of 4 adult children. I have lived in Whippany for 31 years.
I enjoy working with children and the elderly population. I like to cook, read, hike, and ride 4 wheelers with my husband.
My first...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids for over 15 years. I have worked in camps, homes, and schools. Among the many families that I have watched have been a family with four kids, including an 1-month-old and two dogs, and a family with 16-month-old twins. I am good with caring for multiple kids of different ages, picking up after kids are in...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both my daughter and the dog and professional and courteous with me and my husband. I would definitely recommend Laura as a top...
Theresa B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full-time music therapist and musician interested in providing child care services and/or adapted music lessons. I have extensive experience in child care and have worked with children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. I am a reliable, responsible, and patient individual full of compassion and creativity. I am open to...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A letter of recommendation and/or my resume will be shared upon request.
I am a student earning a degree in Secondary and Special Education. I have 4 years of professional experience babysitting ages 1. 5-14. I have taught preschool for a year, in which I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns-5-year-olds. I...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Hannah is great. Very upbeat and engaged, patient with my very high- energy 8-year-old. Arrived on time, followed instructions, an overall pleasure to work with. And my son loved her. I recommend her without reservation. "
Care member
Kyrsten G.
New Providence, NJ
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**Just a heads up: No longer available!**
Hi, I'm Kyrsten! I have been babysitting for 9 years and I have worked for many families whether it was weekly babysitting or just date nights.
I just received my Masters of Occupational Therapy and am now a licensed Occupational Therapist. I really enjoy playing games or doing...
Kyrsten can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Kyrsten has been babysitting my Son who is 9 for 2 years. She is energetic , kind , hard working and playful. She is fun but also puts boundaries that I ask for. I would highly recommend her."
Julie W.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a full-time pet sitter who is reliable, detail-oriented, and funny. I have been providing professional pet care services for dogs and cats for the past 8 years. I am available for both short-notice and regularly scheduled walks. Should you require overnight visits, I am also available to provide care for your pet in your...
Kristy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Kristy is absolutely wonderful with our cat Zooey! I have used Kristy as a cat sitter 3 times already and plan on using her for any future cat sitting needs. She is comfortable giving insulin injections and always sends daily updates while you are away to keep your...
Elizabeth C.
Eliane J.
Morristown, NJ
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Offers A Wide Range Of Services That Can Cater To The Needs
5.0
(1)
Your happiness is my goal . If you're not happy we'll work hard to make it right . Detailed deep cleaning,
Daily/ weekly: bi weekly
Move in out cleaning
Cleaning sanitizing
Eliane can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Eliane is a very hard worker with the highest level of integrity. We have hired her for many years as our housekeeper and would not consider anyone else. Even when her schedule gets busy, she has always made time for us when we need her. Eliane speaks English very...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I worked as a PTA in Home Care for 19 years, doing rehab for strokes, Parkinsons, fractures and overall weakness.
Many of my patients had Alzheimers or other dementias. Preserving someone's dignity through this painful transition is essential. This requires compassion, a sense of humor and attention to the changes in...
Janice can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"When I think of total care, I think of Janice. Her empathy is intuitive, and her years of experience and learning from patients with diverse sets of needs shines through in her patience and adaptability to every situation. Janice cares gently but deliberately so...
Lisa G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past seven years, I've been providing companion care to seniors residing in assisted living facilities or in their own private homes. My visits with them would entail trips to the doctor's office, light cooking & cleaning, eating out, road trips, and most importantly just talking/listening. I am a compassionate and...
Deborah can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Deborah has so much compassion and patience. She was able to adapt to what the our mother needed. She is very trustworthy and knowledgeable in providing care to the elderly, especially dementia patients, and reassurance to the family."
Pam M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sherry. I live in Caldwell & I have 20 years of experience . I’m very compassionate and love helping out in any way that I can. I would love the opportunity to become part of your family. Below are just a few examples of services I provide . I look forward to hearing from you!
-Assisted with taking medications...
Sherry can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sherry makes sure I take my oral meds, prepares my injections, and takes me to all my medical appointments, then makes sure I have what I need when I get home. She prepares the grocery list so I can order online, puts away all the deliveries, and prepares my meals...
Melanie B.
5.0
(1)
Over 30 years of experience Babysitting, Coaching, Caregiving, and Supervising and teaching children and individuals with special needs.). I have an educational background jn Psychology and Counseling and my services consist of caregiving, light house, meal preparations and tutoring. I am a strong proponent of academic and play...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Jennifer. She did an excellent job taking care of my kids and even helped out with chores around the house. They were happy and well looked after during her time with them. I've never felt that comfortable leaving the house, but with Jennifer, I...
Dionea L.
Audrey R.
Randolph, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Gentle, Compassionate, Experienced Pet Sitter & Caregiver Specializing In Cats!!
5.0
(11)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I'm a former veterinary nurse with well over 10 years of experience caring for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, fish and reptiles. Since childhood, I've been a lover of ALL animals but primarily characterize myself as a cat enthusiast. I adore cats of all ages, breeds and temperaments and am passionate about...
Audrey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Audrey took amazing care of our 2 cats for 10 days, she played with them, fed them, cleaned their litters. She even sent us pictures of them. Our communication was very easy! I highly recommend her!"
Nataliia M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, patient, energetic caretaker available to provide individuals in need of assistance with self care, meal preparation, medication reminder, housekeeping, laundry, transportation to doctor appointments, errands, odd jobs etc. My background includes many years experience working in the rehabilitation department of...
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family was fortunate to have found Jackie as it is hard to find good reliable people. She is a quick learner and adapted well into my parents lifestyle and needs. She is caring and very attentive to my parents who both have medical problems. Dependable and...
Macy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lindsay I am 22 years old, and a recent graduate from James Madison University from the College of Health and Behavioral Studies with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science with a minor in Pre-Physical Therapy. I am a very flexible, fun, positive and easy going person. I...
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great communication, showed up on time, had a pre-call. Would hire again."
Marc E.
4.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amanda and working with children is my absolute passion! I am an Early Intervention Service Coordinator. Previously, I was a Paraprofessional in Montclair. I have a lot of previous experience in caring for children. I have worked at a day cares for 6 years. I also have previously worked at a preschool as a...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I LOVE TO CLEAN! I am a house cleaner with over 15 years of experience in hotels, houses, mansions and apartments with high cleaning standards. Responsible, honest, punctual, and detail oriented are some of my qualities. The opportunity to take care of your home keeping everything in the right place and leaving it with a...
Mirlene can also help with: Changing bed linens, attic cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Mirlene is amazing. Incredibly detail oriented, kind, prompt, professional and of course very good at her job. I would recommend her 10/10."
Steve S.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Whippany, NJ
Matthew D.
5.0
From start to finish, a good experience with Matt D. My dogs were well cared for, we were kept informed via texts, and all communications were answered quickly. Will definitely hire Matt the next time we go away!
- Laura O.
Laura D.
5.0
Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both my daughter and the dog and professional and courteous with me and my husband. I would definitely recommend Laura as a top notch sitter.
- Theresa B.
Hannah T.
5.0
Hannah is great. Very upbeat and engaged, patient with my very high- energy 8-year-old. Arrived on time, followed instructions, an overall pleasure to work with. And my son loved her. I recommend her without reservation.
- Care member
Kyrsten G.
5.0
Kyrsten is amazing with my kids. She is reliable, fun, professional and I put all of my trust in her when she’s with my kids.
- Care member
Kristy B.
5.0
Kristy is unbelievable! My mom would visit or overnight sit my four cats for years; we didn't realize how good she was until she could no longer due to illness. I tried Rover, pet sitting services etc., with mediocre to a sitter losing two of my cats while on vacation.
Then we had the...
- Judi S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Whippany, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Whippany, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Whippany, NJ, 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 Whippany, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Whippany, NJ is $19.40 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 Whippany, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Whippany, NJ. 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 Whippany, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Whippany, NJ, 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 Whippany, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Whippany, NJ, 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.