Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Alexandria, VA
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Find therapy dogs in Alexandria, VA that you’ll love
139 therapy dogs are listed in Alexandria, VA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Alexandria, VA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I retired from United States District Court after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (95 nieces & nephews) and I have raised 5 children. I have 2 grandsons. I love kids! I have cared for many family members over the years, including my mother, my father, my father in law, and siblings. My mother had COPD and my father...
Kathy can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Kathy is the best care-provider we've ever had! For my aging parents!!! She's been an incredible help to our family. She is our trusted 'go-to' person for everything from personal companionship, to patient advocacy with their assisted living facility staff, to...
Lisa D.
Gabrielle S.
Alexandria, VA
$10-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Gabi and I'm so glad you're considering me as an option for your childcare needs! While I haven't done paid childcare services, I do have experience with all age groups. I am a dog mom so, I am also very open to caring for your fur babies. I will note that I am a registered nurse and am certified to provide...
5.0
"This was our first time using care.com and we booked Gabrielle. She was very responsive during the process and communicative while she was babysitting our son. She followed all the instructions we provided her and we would love to hire her again!"
Devin A.
Maribel Victoria H.
Alexandria, VA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have more than 20 yrs of experience taking care of babies, toddlers, and young children.
I am a reliable, punctual, responsible, and honest person.
I love children and most of all I love to provide great service to my families.
Maribel Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Are you interested in learning about an amazing graphic design tool that can help unleash your creativity in the world of design? As someone with over 12 years of design experience, I'm passionate about educating and encouraging others to love art. I've worked as an art instructor in the past and currently work for a non-profit...
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I'm trustworthy and enjoy helping people. My goal is to give the best I can and make you happy.
Hellen can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hardworking individual with strong attention to detail. Possesses excellent organizational skills and a passion for cleaning. Experienced in keeping a clean and tidy environment. Reliable housekeeping with skills in communication in English and Spanish. I'm very responsible and serious about my job and want to do the best I can...
Lindsey can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning
Vian A.
Alexandria, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...
Vian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older one. She was able to keep our kids engaged daily and has a natural way with children. In addition to her...
Leke A.
Amanda L.
Alexandria, VA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a reliable and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My background includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, coursework in childhood development, and 3 years of experience behavioral technician providing therapy to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder. I also have a...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caitlin S.
Alexandria, VA
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Speech Language Pathologist Seeking Full Time Nanny Position
My name is Caitlin and I'm originally from Upstate New York. I'm currently working as a Speech Language Pathologist in the public education system (elementary and middle school). You may be wondering why I'm interested in transitioning to a nanny role. That's a great question! I've truly enjoyed my time working as a speech...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Fitsum A.
Alexandria, VA
$23-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as very polite, patient, open minded
I like caring for seniors because I give them very respectful care and I always think one day I might need help when I am like them. Or when I'm sick, so I have to help them with bottom of my heart. God gave me good heart to help people. With love and...
Fitsum can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Naya. I am currently a Montessori Teacher. I have experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 12. I am vaccinated as well as have a booster. Services I offer include meal preparation, housework, activities, limited screen time, stories, potty training, bedtime routines, and many other things. I have former employees...
Naya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was my daughter's teacher for two years. My daughter would always come home talking about Ms. Naya, so I decided to ask her if she did babysitting outside of school and lucky for me she did! She was great with meal preps and bedtime routines. She even did arts...
Kate W.
Briana L.
Alexandria, VA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a caregiver my hope is to make daily life a little easier! I offer services like laundry and housekeeping, to errands, transportation and whatever can take a load off of your shoulders! Each person has different wants and needs and I'm excited to understand what yours are so that I can assist you! I'm looking forward to...
Briana can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands & more
Helen L.
Alexandria, VA
$24/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Helen I'm Offering A Good Service For Housekeeping Please Feel Free To Contact Me.
I'm Guatemalan Female teacher in my country and move to United States in 2016 with my daughter I'm very respectful and responsible to always give the best service possible for my clients
I'd describe my personality as team player, respectfully, punctuality
I like caring for homes because to be independent and provide good...
14 Years Of Cleaning Houses
I work neat, organized and fast.
I have excellent references
I'm happy to do housekeeping and I am comfortable doing light house manager duties such as shopping, accepting deliveries and overseeing repairmen.
Also some of my qualities are
*Organized
*Punctual
*Responsable
*Easy going
*Step ahead...
Olga can also help with: Carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
Hi ,
My name is Sophia, I live in Alexandria Virginia . I'm looking for senior care job . I use to work as a caregiver for 6 years . I love helping elderly people it's my passion . I use to assist with transportation service as taking patients to doctors office , post office , tidying up homes, doing laundry and other jobs as...
Sophia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Hello, I offer my house cleaning services. I have 8 years of experience. I do deep cleaning and detailed cleaning
deep cleaning of ovens, refrigerators, inside and outside, microwaves for the first time, regular cleaning, maintenance, room cleaning, making beds, cleaning tables, mirrors, moldings, bathrooms, vacuuming, cleaning...
Hi, I'm Luciane! I'm a passionate and experienced pet sitter who loves animals of all kinds. I offer reliable and caring pet sitting services to ensure your furry friends are happy and well-cared for while you're away. From walks and playtime to feeding and administering medication, I'm here to provide personalized care and...
Luciane can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Julieth B.
Alexandria, VA
$24-50/hr
I am Julieth enthusiastic and dedicated to providing excellent housekeeping services. Although I don't have formal experience, I possess a strong work ethic and a keen eye for detail. I am committed to maintaining cleanliness and organization in any space.
I am quick to learn and adaptable, ready to follow instructions and...
Julieth can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning & more
Kelemua E.
Alexandria, VA
$13-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I have had many years of experience with customer service so I am great at communication and meeting new people! I love kids and taking care of them and have years of experience taking care of my own as well as helping a family with two kids for the past 3 years! I make sure the child is well fed and rested, and I love...
Kelemua can also help with: Light cleaning
I provide pet care for your fuzzy family members. I have 9+ years of experience and love animals. I have also fostered puppies several times with Wolf Trap Animal Rescue. I provide walking, feeding, and playing & exercise services. I can also provide light grooming, companionship, and help with house training. I look forward to...
Colleen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Alexandria, VA
Kathy B.
5.0
Kathy is the best care-provider we've ever had! For my aging parents!!! She's been an incredible help to our family. She is our trusted 'go-to' person for everything from personal companionship, to patient advocacy with their assisted living facility staff, to running errands. She also provides us...
- Lisa D.
Gabrielle S.
5.0
This was our first time using care.com and we booked Gabrielle. She was very responsive during the process and communicative while she was babysitting our son. She followed all the instructions we provided her and we would love to hire her again!
- Devin A.
Vian A.
5.0
Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older one. She was able to keep our kids engaged daily and has a natural way with children. In addition to her experience working with kids, she was...
- Leke A.
Naya W.
5.0
She was kind and patient with our son and made us feel very comfortable leaving him for the first time. Will definitely hire her again.
- Joseph G.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Alexandria, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Alexandria, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Alexandria, VA, 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 Alexandria, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Alexandria, VA is $20.81 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 Alexandria, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Alexandria, VA. 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 Alexandria, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Alexandria, VA, 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 Alexandria, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Alexandria, VA, 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 Alexandria, VA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Alexandria, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 139 listed therapy dogs.