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60 therapy dogs are listed in Brookline, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Brookline, MA
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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zana and I am interested in providing care to your loved one(s). I have experience in Hospitality, Human Services, and care for kids, seniors, and disabled people. I am CPR certified. Most excitingly, I am a mother of Irish twins! I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse!
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I clean every house I nanny for as part of my responsibilities. Purely because I have on OCD personality and cleaning seems to soothe this job comes naturally to me. I clean my parents seasonal rental properties and additionally clean my fathers business offices and work vans.
Morgan can also help with: General room cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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Bathing, toileting, eating (GI tube feeding), other personal care, household care like laundry, light dusting, vacuuming and light meal preparations, companionship, transportation, appointments and physical therapy.
Background
Transplant from Miami. Started as a PCA during college 16 years ago. Pursued a non medical bachelors....
Natalee can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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"Natalee is a wonderful Caregiver. She is caring and goes above and beyond the call of duty . The family was blessed to have Natalee care for our aunt who had Dementia and needed 24/7 Care. God bless you Natalee on your future endeavors. Keep smiling and continue to...
Anna W.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a geriatric care manager and certified dementia practioner. I have professional experience working at the management level in assisted living/memory care assisted living facilities, skilled nursing/short term rehab facilities, and home care companies. I have experience working with people on hospice and those living with...
Mairead can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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"Mairead is lovely! She worked for me helping to care for my mother who was in the first stages of dementia. She was interested in pursuing a career in elder care and was learning about dementia- we were an excellent match! She left to work as an activities director...
Lesley H.
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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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"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...
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Diana C.
Watertown, MA
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in providing both cleaning and pet care services. While I have more experience in professional cleaning, I am passionate about expanding my skills in animal care as well. I'm dedicated, detail-oriented, and always eager to learn, making me a reliable choice for both pet care and cleaning needs.
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Diana can also help with: Meal prep
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"I'm a single mother of a 14 year old girl and also a dog owner, Diana has been of great help during my busy work schedules, emergencies, school and vacation times.
In the four years that she's taken care of my daughter she has built a great rapport with her and...
Paula H.
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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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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"Adrianna has been babysitting my daughter since she was an infant. She is responsible and reliable. She is always attentive and engages with my daughter."
Michelle C.
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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"Marivic is a hard working individual. I definitely recommend her for this job, she's great with kids and has a amazing personality. Her work ethic is amazing."
Tre W.
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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...
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"Nicole is wonderful! She has been tutoring my daughter for a year and my daughter LOVES being with her. Nicole is kind and creative, fun, and very professional and responsible. She is super organized, and had many activities planned and materials she developed...
Talaya D.
Ying W.
Quincy, MA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"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.
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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a pet parent and have always been an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, and fish. I have 4 years of paid pet sitting experience and 3 additional years of volunteer work with animals. I am an energetic, young professional who loves and enjoys the company of animals.
My most recent sitting...
Faofizah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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"Faofizah was courteous and professional and seemed to really care about the comfort of my dog while I was away. "
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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...
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"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.
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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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"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
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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: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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"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.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
Elaine D.
Malden, MA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible And Have 20 Years Of Experience With House Cleaning And House Sitting. Open Availability
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years of experience cleaning houses and apartments. I also offer to organize and help clients declutter their homes as well as post construction cleaning services. Have helped during parties such as serving food, doing dishes and tidy up afterwards.
Elaine can also help with: Window washing, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
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"Very dependable and punctual and went above and beyond my expectations."
Hanna B.
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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: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
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"In my many years I've hiring help, Beatriz is absolutely the BEST. As a homemaker, she works, efficiently, quickly and always willing to do the job. She works extremely well with those who are physically, or mentally challenged, and elderly. S
She is friendly,...
Vida E.
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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...
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"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
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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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"Our children loved having Windy around. She cared for them for almost a year for full days. We also enjoyed having her around, great company and always left the house clean. She’s reliable, warm and creative in engaging the kids and getting them outside. "
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Emma S.
South Boston, MA
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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"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.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Brookline, MA
Natalee D.
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Natalee is a wonderful Caregiver. She is caring and goes above and beyond the call of duty . The family was blessed to have Natalee care for our aunt who had Dementia and needed 24/7 Care. God bless you Natalee on your future endeavors. Keep smiling and continue to bless others with your loving care
- Anna W.
Mairead B.
5.0
Mairead is lovely! She worked for me helping to care for my mother who was in the first stages of dementia. She was interested in pursuing a career in elder care and was learning about dementia- we were an excellent match! She left to work as an activities director in an senior living facility.
- Lesley H.
Kirstyn B.
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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.
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Diana C.
5.0
I'm a single mother of a 14 year old girl and also a dog owner, Diana has been of great help during my busy work schedules, emergencies, school and vacation times.
In the four years that she's taken care of my daughter she has built a great rapport with her and even taught her Spanish.
Diana is...
- Paula H.
Adrianna L.
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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.
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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 $19.45 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.