Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Abingdon, MD
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Find therapy dogs in Abingdon, MD that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Abingdon, MD
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Abingdon, MD
I have a doctorate in physical therapy and a 1. 5-year-old. I currently work in a hospital and am comfortable caring for all ages and special needs. Have personal and educational experience with children and happy to do overnights in senior living facilities as well!
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I would describe myself as friendly, energetic, positive, caring, reliable, and dedicated.
I love being with animals, enjoy their company & love taking care of them.
I have over 20 years of experience with dogs, cats, hamsters, and fish. Can also care for other animals.
My skills include pet care, pet sitting, dog walking,...
Melanie can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've always been a lover of animals even at a young age, and although at first I wasn't allowed anything furry in my home, every year, every birthday, holiday and etc. I wished for and asked Santa for my very own kitty. Eventually, I was blessed to have adopted from a shelter my very own furry baby boy who was my pride...
Elle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
I absolutely love all things that have to do with animals and would love to be of service to help care for them.
Korin can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I am a CNA/GNA with home care experience. I also provide daycare services for children. I am CPR an first aid certified.
Shauna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Dedicated LPN for 17 years with extensive experience with strong foundation in patient care and private duty nursing. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, individualized care to patients, ensuring comfort and well-being. Known for excellent team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and consistent focus on...
Mabinty can also help with: Errands, hospice services, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
CPR
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I am very honest and compassionate
Mariette can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Mariette, who played a crucial role in providing hands-on care for my mother over the last two years. As a nurse, it was vital for me to find someone trustworthy and capable to care for my loved one while I worked, and Mariette exceeded...
Deenah A.
Jessica F.
Abingdon, MD
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children since I was 15 years old. I have my Master's in School Counseling and my Bachelor's in Family and Human Services. I have 8 years of experience in Education and 5 years of experience in non-profit.
I am currently looking for a full time opportunity to nanny.
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 10 years paid experience taking care of seniors. I have worked with hospice patients, in home services and for residential facilities. I have experience with Catheters, feeding tubes, transfer boards, gait belts, and hoyer lifts. I am easy to get along with love people and pets.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Debbi W.
Abingdon, MD
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I ran my own cleaning and organizing service. That consisted of basic cleaning, spring cleaning, organizing and rearranging. I also ran errands as in grocery shopping, driving to appointments for my senior customers and provided care for pets as well.
I enjoy it all and have the energy for it all.
Debbi can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization
I am a stay at home mom looking for work but can not afford childcare and would like to provide childcare for parents who are in need of help. Being the daughter of a Parent Educator I have learned a lot about child development from birth-5 years of age. I was a babysitter for 4 years. I also assisted my mother in raising my...
Valeria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently Maryland State Certified to teach grades Pre-K thru sixth grade. I work in an elementary school and provide services to mainstream students as well as students with IEP's. I've been employed by Harford County Public Schools since 2009 and have extensive experience within all subjects matters especially with math...
5.0
"Jill is an amazing tutor and has helped my child learn how to figure out math problems. She is so positive and excited when my child gets the problem right! She makes my child feel better about his learning abilities too! I will keep Jill coming back as long as I...
Patricia F.
My experience with cleaning is based off the cleanliness of my own household growing up. I'm the eldest of a mother with lupus and often was the keeper of the household which is where I gained most of my experience. I understand how life may get busy especially those with little ones running around and how tasking it can be to...
Natalia can also help with: General room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Sarah D.
Abingdon, MD
$33-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
I am a friendly, patient young woman with nine years experience of being a one on one caregiver for a young woman with low functioning autism, including three years of guiding her through cancer treatments and other chronic health conditions.
I have experience working within the guidelines of the DDA self directed services...
4.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with over 20 years experience. I have worked with all ages but recently have done infants and young children. I also have taken children on walks and to parks or the mall for story time. I love to read and do puzzles and just play and have fun. I will also wash the child's laundry. I am CPR certified, a...
Reeca can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Reeca was a great caregiver candidate to interview! She seemed confident and comfortable interacting with our 5 month old. We felt she truly cares about taking care of kids! She made us feel comfortable and was very engaging!"
Katie M.
Maria M.
Forest Hill, MD
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(25)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maria. I love animals! I had a beautiful blue Weim of my own who I adored and treated as family. My love of animals started young . One of my first jobs was at my family owned pet grooming salon. I worked there helping out. In recent years I did a lot of rescue fostering of dogs very rewarding work.
I'm responsible ,...
Maria can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Maria has taken care of my dogs like she'd take care of her own! She is always on time, great communication and very friendly. I love getting her updates and pictures when I'm away. It's such a relief having someone like Maria to let my dogs out and care for them...
Heather S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and was a nanny through college. I lived abroad working as a teacher and international aid worker for several years. Since then, I've continued working with children in both education and human services fields, taking occasional childcare gigs on the side whenever possible.
I have...
Phoenicia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Phoenicia has watched my son a few times now and she is absolutely wonderful. She took such great care of him when he was sick and was in constant communication with me. She took detailed notes of his day and made sure I was always aware of what was going on.
And...
Kimberly F.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Hannah. I have specialized in providing high quality "in home" nursing care for the past 10 years. Caring for others is my passion, and I make sure that your loved ones get the care and attention they deserve. I care for every client as if they were my own family member. It has truly been a joy to help so many...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is a very loving and caring person"
Patsy W.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced licensed medical assistant with medicine tech license as well. Available for in-home senior care. CPR, AED and First Aid certified. I have worked with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients for 21 years in both a nursing home and assisted living facility as well as private care in the comfort of their own home.
My...
Denise can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Very personable, friendly and professional. She is helping with my Mother's care, helping her bathe. My Mother was very comfortable with her and likes her. Denise will be helping regularly through the summer. We made a good decision hiring her."
Ramon M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have five years of experience caring for my two pets, as well as two years of dog-sitting for a close family friend. My pet-sitting service consists of me coming/staying to/at your house to look after and care for your pets; which includes feeding, giving oral medication, walking your dog(s), making sure they get an adequate...
5.0
"She is detail oriented when it comes to caring for pets. I never knew cats needed their water to be placed in a drastically different location from their food until Olivia told me so. So expect her to understand all the little quirks that may come along with caring...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Abingdon, MD
Mariette S.
5.0
I wholeheartedly recommend Mariette, who played a crucial role in providing hands-on care for my mother over the last two years. As a nurse, it was vital for me to find someone trustworthy and capable to care for my loved one while I worked, and Mariette exceeded all expectations. Her genuine...
- Deenah A.
Jill D.
5.0
Jill is an amazing tutor and has helped my child learn how to figure out math problems. She is so positive and excited when my child gets the problem right! She makes my child feel better about his learning abilities too! I will keep Jill coming back as long as I can. Her communication skill and...
- Patricia F.
Reeca K.
5.0
Reeca was a wonderful option for our family. She is so sweet and we felt so much comfort leaving our son in her care. Our son is usually very shy of strangers but he went right to her.
- Jp R.
Maria M.
5.0
I reached out to Maria through a referral. I am so glad that I did. I love that she gave me updates throughout his stay with her. She walked my pup multiple times and sent me lots of pictures. She made me feel very comfortable with him in her care, it was obvious to me that she really cares for the...
- Care member
Phoenicia S.
5.0
Phoenicia was great with our 3 year old and we look forward to having her again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Abingdon, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Abingdon, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Abingdon, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Abingdon, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Abingdon, MD is $20.67 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 Abingdon, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Abingdon, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Abingdon, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Abingdon, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Abingdon, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Abingdon, 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.
Ratings for Abingdon, MD therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Abingdon, MD are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.