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 $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Dorchester Center, MA
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(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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"Leondine is very kind, patient and playful. She knows how to keep a child entertained as well as cared for properly. Leondine can provide a safe space for children as well as pets!"
Alexis P.
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: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
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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: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
CNA
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 walking, pet sitting
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: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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: Changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, oven cleaning & more
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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: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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"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.
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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
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"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...
Mina C.
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(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 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. "
Care member
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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: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, dusting & more
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"Ana is amazing. I hired Ana to clean my 2 BR 2 BA apartment and I've been so busy with work that it got a little messier than usual. I reached out to Ana because I realized i needed professional help, and she is truly great. She is very detail oriented and...
Christopher L.
Caitlyn M.
Somerville, MA
$30-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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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
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...
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"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.
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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:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"That she is very respectful, out going and great."
Maria K.
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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:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Diana has been with our family for 8 months and she is truly amazing. She's reliable, dependable, caring, nurturing and patient. She is adventurous and creates exciting moments for our child daily. Diana communicates with us on the development of our child and...
Alex D.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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"Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!"
Shauna D.
Melissa I.
Medford, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Creative Responsible Female Seeking Senior Care Positions
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I have experience working with retired seniors in non-profit volunteer settings, and assisting them in their projects.
In addition, I have provided care services for my grandmother, who has lived in a senior community for several years.
I provide companionship, cooking meals, walking, reading, and good conversation.
I am...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...
Yanique can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."
Dana K.
Justine J.
South Boston, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time
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I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"
Megan K.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Dorchester Center, MA
Leondine P.
5.0
Leondine is very kind, patient and playful. She knows how to keep a child entertained as well as cared for properly. Leondine can provide a safe space for children as well as pets!
- Alexis P.
Marissa S.
5.0
Marissa is professionally, kind, caring, trustworthy and very good at home healthcare. My parents adored her
- 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.
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
Ana S.
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.
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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 $18.71 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.