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60 therapy dogs are listed in Asbury Park, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Asbury Park, NJ
I have always loved animals and was torn between
Animal Therapy and Art Therapy when I was in college. I have been watching my neighbors cat and dog since I was just 9 years old. I have a maltese of my own but have a lot of experience with larger dogs as well as cats. I am willing to perform baths and light grooming.
Sarah can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
I have over 10 years of experience working with special needs children ages birth- teen. Special needs include ASD, ADD, ADHD, gifted & talented, developmental delays, medical conditions, behavioral issues, etc. To give an idea of my experience I have worked as a paraprofessional in a first grade ABA classroom, successfully met...
I provide pet care in your home for both small and large animals (including farm animals). I have over 10 years of pet care experience which began helping out neighbors, friends, and family. I owned a dog for 6+ years and currently own a cat I rescued named Mister Cat. I have experience working with puppies, kittens, large dogs,...
Lindsey can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Karley and I am a 22-year-old college student I am currently studying social work and I am working towards a career in therapy. I have been nannying and babysitting for a few different families along with helping my own family. I have a sister and 5 step brothers who I have helped care for as they grew up....
Karley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kelly D.
Asbury Park, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a passionate and reliable pet caregiver with 10+ years of experience caring for pets of all kinds. My top priority is ensuring your furry friends are safe, happy, and well-loved while you're away. I offer services such as dog walking, pet sitting, and feeding, and I'm experienced with administering medication if...
Kelly can also help with: Pet sitting
Karley W.
Asbury Park, NJ
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! :)
My name is Karley and I am a 22-year-old college student! I am currently studying social work and I'm working towards a career in therapy. I cared for my grandmother in her last year and I have come to love working with seniors. I would love to continue to help families like my own who needed someone to help their...
Karley can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Paige and I have 7 years of experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant specializing in outpatient and geriatrics. Prior to OT, I worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility for 3 years. I've worked with patients following strokes, cardiac issues, falls, and declines in mental status. I see the value in...
Paige can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Paige is the best. She is professional and personable. She is loving and kind. Paige cared for our mom who is feisty and can be demanding. Paige knew the right way to handle my mom and to keep her smiling.
Paige and mom went for walks, ran errands, worked...
Gladys P.
Hi! My name is Helayna and I would be a wonderful fit to care for your children and provide them with an enjoyable and safe caregiver! I have nannied a 5-month-old baby and babysat for several families and children aged from 2 yrs-15yrs. I have also nannied for a family with a 6 and 8-year-old. More recently have nannied for a...
Helayna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
So nice to meet you! My name is Sarah B., and I am 32 years old living in Asbury Park. I am a part time graduate student at Rutgers pursuing my masters in social work via blended program
I am very involved in my community, and I am immediate past president of the Kiwanis Club of Asbury Park .. an organization that is...
Junaisaearth H.
Asbury Park, NJ
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Am Very Reliable , Out Going And Love Caring For Others
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I communicate greatly. I plan and prepare meals; followed by clean-up. I monitor food expiration dates, and make future meals. I also make beds and change linens as needed. I can help with mobility and all household duties. I have...
Junaisaearth can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Rose V.
Asbury Park, NJ
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I like caring for seniors because it's makes me happy to see them happy with all the adapting they must do because they are not as young they used to be
I started caring for seniors in 2019, I was laid off from my customer service job and I decided to take the HHA course because I was home and I haven't regretted not one...
Rose can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, transportation & more
Diana D.
Asbury Park, NJ
$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
I love taking care of children. I've interned at a Head Start Program in college, and when I graduated I was hired by Rutgers UMDNJ child program working with special needs children. I also worked in a day care for children ages 6 months to 4 years, at a high school so their mothers could attend class. I then went to Columbia...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I'm a passionate and experienced preschool teacher with multiple years of babysitting experience, and I'm excited to offer tutoring and after-school / weekend care service. My background in early childhood / special education has equipped me with the skills to engage and support children in both academic and social settings. I...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Annmarie L.
Asbury Park, NJ
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience fostering, boarding, pet sitting, and recently started dog walking, (though I walk my own 3 pups regularly as well as trips to local dog parks) which I also offer as a service. I'm a mother of 2 girls who are also huge animal lovers and enjoy having them around to play and snuggle with. I have huge...
Annmarie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
Im a certified nursing assistant and certified home health aid. I have over 28 years of experience. I have experience with working in nursing home/ assisted living and home care environment. I am a reliable, service-focused nursing, professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through experience as a CNA....
June can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Florencia, I'm a friendly, outgoing woman with a special affinity for animals and their care. I have been caring for animals for over 20 years. I just moved to Belmar from Vermont, and in VT I had my own doggie business. My services included giving them lots of love, and taking long walks, feeding, and if need be...
Florencia can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"A genuinely nice and trustworthy person. She watched our puppy for us while we went skiing. Would definitely use her again. Thanks!!"
Christopher H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As of 2021- Currently Unavailable for any fulltime or part time jobs
Available Only for date nights!
PARENTS: Thanks for looking into my profile! I am a former Childcare teacher for ages 9 months to 18 month with experience with children ages 16 weeks to 12 years. I have been a professional nanny for the last 10+ years for...
Alexandria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex has been the full time nanny for our 21 month old daughter. She has been with our family for the past 9 months, if we weren't moving our of state at the end of June I think I would try to keep her for the next decade. She has been absolutely amazing. She is...
Rebecca A.
Camila R.
Neptune, NJ
$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey!
My name is Camila, I'm offering my child care services.
I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including siblings) since I was 15 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, reading, play, and even dance lessons.
Camila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Camila to watch our son, who is 1.5 years old. They immediately developed an amazing relationship and our son loves when Camila comes over. "
Robert V.
Madeline M.
Farmingdale, NJ
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old psychology/human services associates degree graduate with 13 years of childcare experience (10 of them being a PT/FT nanny) from infancy ages to 12 years. Being a nanny is a genuine passion of mine as well as a responsibility that I take very seriously.
I specialize in infant/toddler care and have worked with...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madeline is excellent with my rambunctious 2 year old and my little 7 month old. They always enjoy when she comes to babysit and I trust her very much! As a first time of ever finding someone other than family to watch our children I was very very nervous but she...
Brianna R.
Margaret S.
Neptune, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Specialized Companion In Social & Emotional Support
5.0
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I am creative, intuitive, positive, compassionate & patient. I have love, appreciation, and great respect for our elder community, and a genuine gift for listening & catering to the special needs of older adults & people living with dementia.
I have an eclectic background working in holistic health, meditation, movement, art,...
Margaret can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship, respite care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Maggie was employed by me as a caregiver to both my mother and father during a very difficult time in their lives. I had interviewed many candidates for the position before I finally met Maggie. I knew after the first five minutes of the interview that she was an...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Asbury Park, NJ
Paige V.
5.0
Paige is attentive and was full of energy to keep up with my kids! So happy she was able to babysit for date night
- Care member
Florencia G.
5.0
Flo was very helpful minding/walking our dog on ski vacation. Very personable and dependable. Would certainly hire her again.
- Michael C.
Alexandria G.
5.0
Alex has been the nanny to our two children, ages 2 and 6, since September 2017 and has become a key member of our family. She is uplifting, energetic and imaginative - and has been the best therapy my son, who suffers a severe expressive and receptive speech delay, could have asked for. She has...
- Zoe H.
Camila R.
5.0
We hired Camila to watch our son, who is 1.5 years old. They immediately developed an amazing relationship and our son loves when Camila comes over.
- Robert V.
Madeline M.
5.0
Our girls love Maddie, she is very caring and attentive!
- Maria L.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Asbury Park, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Asbury Park, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Asbury Park, 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 Asbury Park, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Asbury Park, NJ is $22.53 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 Asbury Park, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Asbury Park, 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 Asbury Park, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Asbury Park, 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 Asbury Park, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Asbury Park, 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.
Ratings for Asbury Park, NJ therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Asbury Park, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.