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60 therapy dogs are listed in Bethesda, MD
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Bethesda, MD
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, bubbly and supportive!
I like working with animals because it feels like a kind of therapy for me. I love being able to give my full attention to a little one who needs it! They're also just really sweet and that's always a plus, of course. I have 3 cats and 4 dogs of my own and I love...
Iris can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Serena S.
Bethesda, MD
$30-32/hr • 1 yrs exp
Im happy to provide any service you need.
I am an expert in the field of aging and dementia; plus, I am a pharmacist with skills in therapy management.
Serena can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Erica P.
Bethesda, MD
$25-30/hr
Have a dog and two cats. Experience with caring for all pets 6+ years. Walking and sitting services available.
Erica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hi! My name is Natalie, and I am an incoming sophomore student at the University of Vermont after graduating from Walt Whitman High School last year. I am a psychology major, and I would like to work with kids in group and individual therapy in the future. I absolutely adore kids and have a lot of experience with them: I have...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with animals as a child when we had various dogs, cats, fish, ducks, lizards, and pigs.
I've had my own dogs since graduating from college, and the first dog I adopted is 15 years old now.
In my spare time, I like to go for walks with my dogs, work with service dogs in training in Boyds, MD, and volunteer as...
Katheryn can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
5.0
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Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I began as a mothers helper, and when I was old enough began babysitting. I have been a nanny for multiple summers with a family as a travel sitter. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Food Service Management, and two associate's in...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our children and dogs all enjoyed Jessica. They felt very comfortable with her! "
Natalie B.
Sydney S.
Bethesda, MD
$30-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have experience babysitting since 2017 and have spent the last 3 years helping care for a middle school aged boy. I am currently studying psychology and focusing within the study on childhood development - I hope to finish school fully and help children who could use therapy as a stepping stone into adulthood. I am able to...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Donna W.
Bethesda, MD
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Donna! I Have Over 4 Years Of Hands-on Experience In Childcare.
Hi! My name is Donna, and I have over 4 years of hands-on experience providing childcare, senior care, and household services. I've cared for newborns, infants, toddlers, and older kids, and I love keeping things fun and engaging with crafts, tutoring, and even helping with school pick-ups and drop-offs.
In addition to...
Donna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Clementina S.
Bethesda, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 24years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. Help with shopping preparing and serving meals, assisting patient with personal hygiene.
Clementina can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Fatemeh B.
Bethesda, MD
$15-25/hr
I am ready for any help. I worked in different positions that included all services that I mentioned I am ready to do.
Fatemeh can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care
Lindsey G.
Bethesda, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and development, ensuring they feel safe, loved, and stimulated in my care.
I am patient, calm, and creative, and I believe in communicating openly with parents about...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
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I'm currently seeking a part-time position where I can help keep your home running smoothly and efficiently. I already have another part-time job in the afternoons, so I'm available to assist you during the mornings and early afternoons.
I offer a range of services, including running errands and grocery shopping, as well as...
Tanny can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization
5.0
"Rating Tanny for light housekeeping and childcare!
I trust Tanny with my little boy. She's definitely good with kids. Tanny also does light housekeeping such as cleaning our kitchen and doing our laundry. Don't know what I'd do without her! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a youthful retiree who still wants to work! I spent 12 years caring for my mother, with dementia, and found that I love being a caregiver and would like to offer my services to other families in need. . I am in good, strong health, I have a 2021 Subaru for transport to appointments or to run everyday errands, I love animals...
Sidney can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We hired Cathy in June of 2024 for weekend support for my mom who has moderate to late stage Alzheimer’s Disease. Cathy was eager to please, patient and compassionate even when the disease made my mom’s personality quite difficult. Not only was she helpful to my...
Care member
Before studying as a nursing assistant I went to nursing homes to provide my service, after graduating I worked in a geriatric hospital and also did independent shifts caring for the elderly
Estefany can also help with: Dementia, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Canela B.
Bethesda, MD
$17-22/hr
Ive worked in hospitality and childcare before. Including babysitting full time and floater teacher at a pre-k. I've also worked in food service, evaluation assistant and library assistant. I'm able to organize, clean and take care of children and speak with guests or anyone needed as well! I'm also fully fluent in Spanish
Ingrid B.
Bethesda, MD
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified nursing assistant (CNA) with 15 years of experience providing compassionate and professional care to those in need.
Services Offered:
- Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Companionship
- Support with daily activities and routines
Highly...
Ingrid can also help with: Respite care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Kamila N.
Bethesda, MD
$22-44/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi ! I'm Kamila, I have more than 7 years of personal assistant experience, I provide services as babysitter, light housekeeping, organizing, grocery etc. I would love to make your life more smooth of daily basis. I have my own car, master degree in IT/ data management and I speak 2 languages.
If you want to know more about me...
Kamila can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization
Hello, my name is Nohemy I am bilingual, with five years experience in house cleaning, one thing about me is that I am very detailed with the cleaning and I like to do things the best and perfect way as possible. I am a very responsible, hard worker and honest person. I love to see my clients satisfied with the work I do. I am a...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Susana, I work as a banker but I do babysitting jobs during my free time.
I have 8 years of experience working with kids of all different ages, but I currently work as a banker. I love children and I keep them entertained with fun activities. My first priority is always to keep them safe. My strengths as a nanny are...
Susana can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Susana was very reliable and took initiatives to make sure our household was nice and enjoyable. She was also very amenable and would act on any additional request I had. We are very sad to see her go."
Julie D.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a responsible Home Health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrating by over 8 years of experience in health care. Using my qualifications in combination with my compassion for others to provide quality service to your loved one. Proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to patients with a wide range...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
4.0
"I recently hired Julie for a long weekend. Her references were outstanding and she was a pleasure to work with. She understood my instructions easily and did everything I asked her to. My only caution is that she seemed to lack experience in doing transfers....
Claude G.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Bethesda, MD
Jessica M.
5.0
Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it if she babysat him again. Win!
- Olivia K.
Tanny P.
5.0
Rating Tanny for light housekeeping and childcare!
I trust Tanny with my little boy. She's definitely good with kids. Tanny also does light housekeeping such as cleaning our kitchen and doing our laundry. Don't know what I'd do without her!
- Care member
Sidney B.
5.0
Cathy to attentive compassionate care of my mother who had Parkinson’s disease for almost a year before she had to go into memory care.
- Care member
Susana D.
5.0
Susana was very reliable and took initiatives to make sure our household was nice and enjoyable. She was also very amenable and would act on any additional request I had. We are very sad to see her go.
- Julie D.
Julie J.
5.0
Julie was an exceptional caregiver for my dad. She was with us for about 4 years. The experience and genuine care she brought helped my dad get through the day with her positivity and kindness. Her experience showed when taking care of him physically throughout the day. We loved her dearly!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Bethesda, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Bethesda, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Bethesda, MD is $22.80 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 Bethesda, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda, MD therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Bethesda, MD are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.