Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Dorchester Center, MA
Explore background-checked therapy dogs in Dorchester Center, MA and find loving care for your furry friend.
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Find therapy dogs in Dorchester Center, MA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Dorchester Center, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Dorchester Center, MA
Hi my name is Leondine, a. k. a Leo. I'm 22 years old with 4 years of experience nannying children ranging from 8 months to 13 years old. I practically raised my younger siblings who are now 13 and 18. I'm a quick learner, patient and very adaptable. I can help with light housekeeping, homework, crafts, running errands, and...
Leondine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm Kayla! I offer thorough and reliable housekeeping services, including kitchen and bathroom cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and more. I take pride in making your space clean and organized, so you can relax and enjoy your home. Let me handle the chores for you!
Kayla can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
Ginou A.
Dorchester Center, MA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patience care and chatting skills gained through experience as a CNA . Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings.
Ginou can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
I am positive of my ability to work extremely well in an environment that requires excellence in cleaning services. It Is not just about dusting and mopping; it is about how performing these duties will engender positive customer experiences.
Patricia O C.
Dorchester Center, MA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am an Irish lady, I have 10years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I have great experience and references, I love working wity rhe elderly and am very caring and attentive, my hours are flexable.
Patricia O can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Hi, my name is Theresa and I am a certified Home Health Aid with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. I am dedicated to providing the highest level of care and service to all of my clients. I am passionate about my career and will continue to strive to ensure that my clients obtain the highest level of care.
Theresa can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi, I'm Kayla! I offer loving and dependable pet care services, including feeding, walking, playtime, and more. I'm passionate about animals and committed to providing your pets with the attention and care they deserve while you're away.
Kayla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Shani J.
Dorchester Center, MA
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Professional Cleaning Service Available In Boston, MA
Worked for a non-profit organization to provide quality care to the homes for assistant living apartments in the Boston area. Work for a profit organization as an independent contractor to clean and organize residential homes.
I enjoy making families smile.
I am available Monday - Friday from 3 p.m. til 9 p.m. I am also...
Shani can also help with: Oven cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Lilly B.
Dorchester Center, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(13)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a lovely and caring Spanish Nanny with lot of experiences with infants and kids. I have excellent references about my services and my person. I would love to teach your family Spanish. I'm looking for a full-time/live-out position.
Lilly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lily was a comprehensive and thoughtful nanny. She showed up on time, took excellent care of our girls, helped to clean up the house after them, and was a helpful, calm presence in our home."
Care member
Neyshalis C.
Dorchester Center, MA
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey family my name is Neyshalis, I am student at fitchburg state university, my major is human services. Two years experience providing care for children aged 1-12 years of age caring for children during weekends, evenings, and summer and winter breaks. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 15 years experience as a certified nursing assistant/ CPR certified Health and fitness coach. Wide range of experienced care- I am able to fulfill tasks needed such as ; household tasks, meal prep, bathing, dressing, transport/ lift & assist with physical therapy. Attention to detail, organized and provide...
Marissa can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Marissa was a pleasure. She helped my father getting ready for the wedding and helped him through the evening. She was a pleasure to talk with and my father thought that she was wonderful. I would absolutely hired her again."
Mark S.
Nmesoma O.
Medford, MA
$30-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative lady who has 2+ years care experience.
With me, you and loved one will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks like grocery shopping, meal preparation, light house keeping if required. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
Nmesoma can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Nmesoma is an educated cultured girl
Dependable loving work
Always smiling and well in work while lightly singing ( experience qualified)
Religious thinking makes our life upward
Very reasonable in asking for the remuneration
We had always enjoyed her...
Dhanjibhai P.
5.0
(3)
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 sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Faofizah was courteous and professional and seemed to really care about the comfort of my dog while I was away. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids. Here is a list of my experience with children:
Assisted in a preschool setting with young children (2012-2013). Assisted in a First Grade Special Ed classroom and taught the children basic sign language (2014-2015). Observed speech therapy sessions (2013-2014). Babysat girls aged five(2012) and...
Ginger can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Ginger was a treasure to our family! She watched our toddler daily for almost a year. She was sweet and nurturing, 100% present and attentive to our child, and very mature and experienced. She was very patient and spent a lot of time teaching our son new words,...
Kimberlee O.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I believe that honesty comes first. I know how hard it is to open the house to a stranger, but with serious professionalism everything works out well.
I really want to help. I like to clean and organize.
I have a lot of experience and some good references too.
Customized service!
I am a mother and a housewife.
Your...
Ana can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Ana is absolutely wonderful! She is punctual, reliable, and thorough. We view her as a part of our family and would highly recommend her!"
Megan S.
Caitlyn M.
Somerville, MA
$30-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn, I'm 24 years old with roughly six years of nannying experience! Ive also worked as a preschool teacher mainly in the toddler classroom while also helping out in the infant room for about one year. As well as my long experience with toddler aged children, I have also worked with a wide variety of ages from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlyn is terrific!! We are so glad that she was able to take such excellent care of our daughter from the time the baby was approximately 4 - 9 months old. Caitlyn's passion for children was evident from our first meeting. Working with Caitlyn was a breeze -- she...
Laurel Z.
5.0
(5)
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!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maria. I have 2+ of pet care experience. I'm comfortable with small/big, young/older dogs. I'm also comfortable giving medication to cats and dogs as scheduled. My services range from dog walking and drop-ins to extended stays for pet sitting/housesitting (up to 2 weeks). Aside from dog/cat sitting, I also have...
5.0
"Maria was dependable, caring, and really put our mind at ease. She took care of our house as well. Would highly recommend her."
Alysia M.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"That she is very respectful, out going and great."
Maria K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have already 12 years of experience with elder care. Helping with ADLs to clients in their homes. The services included bathing, shopping, toileting, transfers, light housework, transportation to doctors appointments and more. I'm a certified CNA with a college degree.
Juliet can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am quadriplegic and have difficult care needs. I hired Juliette to care for me for four days while I was visiting Boston. What a delightful experience! She is capable, intelligent, learns quickly and is a pleasure to spend time with. I checked the references they...
Claude G.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Dorchester Center, MA
Lilly B.
5.0
Lilly was a wonderful nanny to our son from 3 months-7 months (we had a daycare spot so only needed a short term nanny). She is incredibly knowledgeable in caring for young infants, and treated our son with utmost love and respect. She read, sang, talked with him, and got him on a great sleep...
- Lauren C.
Marissa S.
5.0
Marissa is professionally, kind, caring, trustworthy and very good at home healthcare. My parents adored her
- Care member
Nmesoma O.
5.0
Nmesoma is an educated cultured girl
Dependable loving work
Always smiling and well in work while lightly singing ( experience qualified)
Religious thinking makes our life upward
Very reasonable in asking for the remuneration
We had always enjoyed her working with us and always enjoying her...
- Dhanjibhai P.
Faofizah S.
5.0
Faofizah was courteous and professional and seemed to really care about the comfort of my dog while I was away.
- Care member
Ginger C.
5.0
Ginger was fantastic with our 11 month old. We had the fortune to have her care for him for four days. She was punctual, quickly picked up and followed his daily schedule, put together a stimulating day for him during free time with walks and stories and play. Most important, he was happy and felt...
- Mina C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Dorchester Center, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Dorchester Center, MA is $20.50 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Dorchester Center, 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.
Ratings for Dorchester Center, MA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Dorchester Center, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.