Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Brookline, MA
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Find therapy dogs in Brookline, MA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Brookline, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Brookline, MA
4.3
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kirstyn, and I'm thrilled to offer my child care services to families seeking a kind, gentle, and creative caregiver. With a hands-on approach, I prioritize fostering a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and be themselves!
Kirstyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Responsible, professional, prompt and friendly are all words I'd use to describe Kirstyn. We trust Kirstyn with our 7-year-old son and enjoy having her as our kid-sitter. Throughout the day she is responsive to phone calls. Additionally, she sends brief updates...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been around children my whole entire life, and I believe that I bring my best, positive self when around them. I am currently a CNA and have been working at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge for 4 years, and also BLS and CPR certified. I am currently in school at UMASS Boston to study human services and minoring in secondary...
Adrianna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adrianna is very dependable, reliable, organized, punctual and honest. She is able to stay calm even under stressful situations. My twins have grown to love her very much and we all consider Adrianna family."
Veronica B.
5.0
(3)
I am currently entering my second year at the University. I've had experience caring for young children ranging from newborn babies to middle school children. I'm experienced with feeding, changing diapers, giving baths, and reading to children. I am also licensed so I can also offer transportation services. I always make sure...
Marivic can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marivic is amazing. Not only can she provide dependable childcare but she is also an experienced tutor. My children adore her and respect her eager desire to help them learn and grow in a comprehensive, nurturing environment. She is extremely reliable and has a...
Kelly B.
5.0
(3)
I'm Nicole. I'm a certified Elementary educator with 9 years experience as a first grade teacher and 4 years experience as a tutor. I specialize in personal reading and math instruction for grades k-3.
I have experience with students with disabilities, gifted students, and students who struggle in school.
I offer online...
5.0
"During COVID 19 I hired Nicole to help tutor our 9 year old. Our son has an IEP in place, and needed some extra support. Once school closed down due to the pandemic, my husband and I knew our son would need more support than what we could provide at home. Nervous...
Nicole C.
Ying W.
Quincy, MA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am young at heart, very healthy and active. I do professional care with many years experience. I have helped babies build up good eating and sleeping habits, and change the diet to help them resolve some issues. I also can teach Mandarin when they can speak. I have cared infants and all ages of kids. I am energetic, caring and...
Ying can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ying watched my daughter from 3 months - over 1 year. Ying was always on time (early every day), extremely reliable and my daughter loved her! She helped keep her on a great schedule with eating & sleeping, and was always singing songs and playing with her, and...
Christina L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have an extensive background in tutoring. I peer tutored freshmen biology at the Winsor school in Boston for two years. I also tutored children ages K1-5th grade in reading and writing skills at the Mather School in Boston for four years. In addition to academic tutoring, I also served as head of a peer support group for lower...
5.0
"Faith is an amazing aspiring teacher who tutored my 7 year old daughter. She is punctual, communicative and kid friendly. She worked hard to always plan ahead and have things ready. Please message me if you have any questions."
Adora G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Imani and I'm 24 years old. I'm a second year dental student with aspirations of specializing in pediatric dentistry. I am currently on leave until July, 2024, and looking to nanny part time. I am trained in CPR and first aid training, COVID and Flu vaccinated. I have also completed a background check and have...
Imani can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Imani was a wonderful playmate for my 4 yo and we would be happy to have her back!"
Joy G.
Evelyn A.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...
Evelyn can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I ended up not being able to bring Evelyn on, but I wish I had. She was pleasant, knowledgeable and had great suggestions. She clearly knew the job and had a wealth of experience. I hope to employ her in the future."
Erika D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Professional housekeeper with 10+ year of experience helping families in greater Boston. Great personality, punctual, responsible very easy to work with providing top notch service, Recommendations available upon request.
Beatriz can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Beatriz is an incredibly effective, expeditious, thoughtful, and trustworthy individual. Our home sparkles with a noticeable "ah" after her visits. Over time, she has gotten to know our quirks, takes care to address our preferences, meet the additional asks we make...
Joseph A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate Caregiver Companion experienced in assisting individuals with daily living activities. I am very personable, easy-going and trustworthy. Your loved one and I will enjoy talking and spending time together. I am committed to improving their overall well-being and health through companionship and engagement. I can...
5.0
"Rachel provided companionship and care for my mother who has Parkinson's disease. She quickly bonded with my mother and became a dependable part of her care giving regimen. Rachel has a considerate demeanor and made my mother feel at ease. Her thoughtful little...
Rudy C.
Windy R.
East Boston, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for opportunities to help new mothers with their newborns. Infants are my specialty, and I just finished my last job where I was with a baby from 7 weeks until he was 6 months old.
I have my bachelors degree in psychology along with 2 years of masters classes in clinical psychology. I have been a nanny for multiple...
Windy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love working with Windy! She has been taking care of our little one since he is 5 weeks old, and as first time parents, we learned a lot from her. She is so calm and gentle with him, and reads his signals very well. He adores her and we have full piece of mind...
Care member
Emma S.
South Boston, MA
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma and I am 24 years old. I absolutely love working with kids. I have worked at two different summer camps with children ranging from ages 3-12 along with children of special needs. In addition, I have babysat children from 6 months-13 years old and nannied full time the past four summers. I am CPR certified...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is an outstanding babysitter! We hired her to watch our 14 month old son for a date night. She is kind, responsive and very comfortable with children. She did a great job taking care of him for the few hours we were gone. We can't wait for her to babysit...
Kate F.
Alline F.
Medford, MA
$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Alline, I'm 33 years old, I'm originally from Brazil. With over 8 years of experience, I'm committed to providing reliable and thorough cleaning services, ensuring a safe and spotless environment for your family.
I have my own business and our satisfied clients appreciate our attention to detail and trustworthiness,...
Alline can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Maria D.
Brighton, MA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello. my name is Maria and I can say with certainty that I am a person who enjoys working in this area. I am pleased to be able to help people and see things clean and organized. I can describe myself as a responsible person, who likes to learn new things and who is always looking to do my best. I've been working in this area...
Maria can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Maria D. has been doing housekeeping for me for more than 6 months now and she's an excellent hard worker. She's always on time and very meticulous and thorough on the cleaning and in keeping my apartment looking great and organized. She's friendly and pleasant to...
Bert M.
Domenica M.
Waltham, MA
$22-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...
Domenica can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."
Marc H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Diana, I live in Boston, I provide my services as a nanny, I am a kind and disciplined person with 16 years of experience in the upbringing and development of children of different ages. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to make a positive change in children's lives. experience in...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Diana is an absolute gem! We are so happy to have found her for weekend help with our girls. She is energetic, creative, patient and SO loving with both girls (ages 16 months and 5) plus our dog. If we needed a full-time nanny we would hire her in a heartbeat- any...
Amy K.
5.0
(1)
Professionals with 10+ years experience skilled in Acute, Skilled Unit Services, Memory care and Homecare setting.
Mbatudde can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."
Buz L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! A little bit about me, I'm currently pursing my nursing degree (in my 2nd to last year) and have worked with critical care in the home health setting for almost 5 years now. I started working with others doing simple tasks such as bathing and personal care and have gradually expanded my knowledge to many things as complex as...
Thay can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, respite care
5.0
"She is attentive, caring, thorough and engaging. Fortunate to have her as a caregiver."
Susan R.
5.0
(2)
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. I have worked in home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facility. I enjoy spending time with and...
Gleisiany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"That she is very respectful, out going and great."
Maria K.
4.8
(15)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am able to check in on your cats and or dogs while your away , pet taxi walking feedings and playing , Ive volunteered in a cat shelter before , walked dogs before , have given small dogs baths , Plus have had dogs and cats all my life and my children's as well , I currently have 3 indoor cats from ages 1 year , 6 years , as...
Juliet can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"My skittish cat warmed up to her fairly quickly."
Barbara B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Brookline, MA
Kirstyn B.
5.0
Kirstyn was fantastic with our little toddler. He loved spending the evening with her and playing inside and outside. Kirstyn was prompt and professional. Would definitely hire again.
- Care member
Adrianna L.
5.0
Adrianna is very dependable, reliable, organized, punctual and honest. She is able to stay calm even under stressful situations. My twins have grown to love her very much and we all consider Adrianna family.
- Veronica B.
Marivic P.
5.0
Marivic is amazing. Not only can she provide dependable childcare but she is also an experienced tutor. My children adore her and respect her eager desire to help them learn and grow in a comprehensive, nurturing environment. She is extremely reliable and has a great personality to match. I highly...
- Kelly B.
Nicole C.
5.0
Nicole has been a wonderful help to our family. She has done tutoring, after school care, and regular evening babysitting. She is dependable and friendly. She has given my son lots of help with his reading. All my kids are crazy about Nicole. Highly recommend!
- Megan C.
Ying W.
5.0
Ying worked for us for over a year and was absolutely wonderful. She joined our family when my son was 6 months old and immediately helped us as new parents with bed time routines, introducing new foods, and milestone activities. Ying took our son on long walks and to the playground. She would come...
- Gary K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Brookline, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Brookline, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Brookline, MA, 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 Brookline, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Brookline, MA is $18.77 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 Brookline, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Brookline, MA. 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 Brookline, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Brookline, MA, 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 Brookline, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Brookline, MA, 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.