Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Essex, CT
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Find therapy dogs in Essex, CT that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Essex, CT
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Essex, CT
5.0
(1)
I'm Adriana, a professional pet care provider with 15+ years of experience. Since 2010, I've dedicated myself to offering Dog Walking & Pet Sitting as my full-time career.
I'm Insured, Bonded & Certified in Pet CPR & First Aid. I'm also a Pet CPR Instructor through my business.
Caring for pets of all breeds, sizes, and ages is...
Adriana can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, dog training, boarding, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I was a nervous wreck trying to find a solution for my two pups. My boys are very high energy, require medication, and were undergoing training at the time. I was very careful in the hiring and interviewing process of several pet sitters in my area. But thankfully,...
Christina S.
Claire G.
Essex, CT
$17-20/hr
Growing up with dogs, and being a current cat parent, has made me a real pet lover! I love animals of all sizes and am happy to provide pet sitting, walking, and general care services!
Claire can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent the last 5+ years caring for my two aging grandparents who unfortunately both recently passed away. Each with varying health issues and dementia.
I am naturally nurturing and compassionate. As my family quickly realized it is incredibly hard to not only care for but manage the day-to-day operations of a household...
Alexandra can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My...
Care member
Claire G.
Essex, CT
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Claire and I am currently finishing up university where I study environmental studies and french. I have extensive experience working with children in environments such as babysitting, overnight and day summer camps over the past six years. I am able to provide services of babysitting, tutoring (for subjects...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Leona L.
Essex, CT
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Duty CNA With 20 Years Experience: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Hospice, Companionship Daily Care.
I like caring for seniors because: Greetings, I am passionate about improving the quality of life for individuals in need of healthcare services and strive to create a positive and comfortable environment for my clients. My attention to detail excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively with many types of...
Leona can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Skills:
CNA
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Former Dog Hiking Business Owner Looking To Pet Sit For That Precious Member Of Your Family!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As former owner and operator of a dog hiking company I specialized in supporting dog owners in getting their dogs into the great outdoors. I am currently a preschool teacher and dog owner to a wonderful 110 lb malamute who is the love of my life! I provide top notch dog sitting services. Reliable, trustworthy, kind, and able to...
Katie can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
4.9
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 16years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I will always make sure that your family member is happy and taken care of while I am with them. I love helping our elderly community and I have excellent references if needed. I am a diligent, hardworking individual who will make sure to...
Jean can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jean has been coming for almost two weeks now, bright and early, with a can-do attitude and a smile, every single weekday morning to help me take care of my mom.
She's been an absolute godsend - doesn't need to be given an itemized list of all the 101 things...
Rye H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently am working in the healthcare field as a health aide. I help seniors stay healthy and comfortable at home. I provide personal services like running errands, bathing, dressing, and grooming. 10 years ago, I was a nanny for two children, ages 6 and 10. I have babysat young children and toddlers in the past as well....
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them...
John O.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
****Insured & Bonded ****
I am an experienced house cleaner with excellent references and co own with my cousin B . I have 20+ years of experience and B has 30+ years of experience and am pleased to say that we have many satisfied clients. We provide cleaning and gardening services (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one time jobs,...
Jodie can also help with: Attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
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"We had Jodi work for our family in the spring and early summer of 2010 to pickup our crazy house which is filled with kids toys twice a week. She did a good job and took direction well. Jodi usually does not run appliances in homes she cleans, but she made an...
Adriene R.
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(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young Grandmother and I love care-giving so much that when my youngest granddaughter ( I watched her from the day she was born until she )went to school full time I started with childcare outside of friends and family... I started with a wonderful 3-week-old and his sibling.. since then I have had the pleasure and still...
Paula can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We met with Paula and she was very kind and my daughter took to her immediately. She will be a wonderful addition to any family. We weren't able to hire Paula as our needs changed a little bit. But she is a catch."
Amy F.
4.9
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Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Sandy, no job too large or too small. I am a pet-friendly cleaning service. I can help with organization of rooms, garages, basements, attics etc. Can do weekly, bi-weekly or one-time cleanings. Cleaning supplies and equipment are the customer's preference: green or regular cleaners, yours or mine. Hardworking and...
Sandy can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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"Sandy is great. She uses all organic and green products, is amazing with animals and really takes her time. She also cleans my mother, grandmother, and aunts houses. We love her! "
Jillian B.
Caterine H.
Killingworth, CT
$25-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience providing cleaning services. I love my job. Responsibility, trustworthiness, and attention to detail are my the foundation of my service. Understanding and fulfilling my clients expectations are my goals. It brings me happiness to see the homes of my clients clean and tidy.
Caterine can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Catherine and her crew have been taking care of us since last fall when we moved to the river valley area. Her crew is very nice and respectful of our home. They also loved and cared for our dogs as if their own. It was amazing to have their help as I got used to...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have know Julia since she was a little girl. I had been her gymnastics coach up until her high school graduation. She is a hard worker, very polite, caring, kind and a very funny person. Genuinely sweet. She had worked some birthday parties for us before she...
earl C.
Cindy G.
Old Saybrook, CT
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Personnel Care Giver ; Seeking Part Time Work! Short Notice Is Fine/very Flexible,
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an active/energetic "empty nester" care giver with 16 years experience. My first two seniors had Alzheimer's which was both a learning experience and challenging, at times. Currently, I'm looking for part time position near Old Saybrook (18-30hrs weekly). Please message me, if you think we might be a good match. Thanks! ;...
Cindy can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Cindy is friendly, has a good sense of humor, is extremely loyal and cares about the people she works for."
Nancy V.
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified
5.0
(2)
Hello,
Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
5.0
(1)
I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Charon can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
5.0
"Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
Paula G.
Clinton, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have had the pleasure of working with some fabulous families.. I have a great deal of experience in infant care on up.. I have 6 grandchildren .. I have had the pleasure of watching them for 25 years.. I started my journey on care. com after my youngest granddaughter went to school full time. Nurturing and compassion...
Paula can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula is trustworthy and reliable. She is kind and respectful. She is helpful with cleaning and is a hard worker. "
Care member
Evelyn J.
Ivoryton, CT
$17-22/hr
I have been around animals since childhood, and they continue to be an influential and rewarding part of my life. Having worked in various animal care roles, including caring for horses, my own dog and cat, Delilah and Cuteness, and exotic critters, such as fish, reptiles, and rabbits, I have confident skills in handling animals...
Evelyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation
my name is Julia and i m 21 years old.
I am an animal lover and have had pets all my life (cats, dogs and even reptiles). I have pet sat and dog walked on occasion for others animals as well as my own.
I am new on care. com as a pet care provider but I have used care. com for child care jobs as well over the past three years...
Julia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I'm flexible too.
Ayabulela can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Essex, CT
Adriana V.
5.0
I was a nervous wreck trying to find a solution for my two pups. My boys are very high energy, require medication, and were undergoing training at the time. I was very careful in the hiring and interviewing process of several pet sitters in my area. But thankfully, I found Adriana and I couldn't be...
- Christina S.
Alexandra M.
5.0
Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My siblings were so fortunate to have...
- Care member
Jean B.
5.0
Jean has been coming for almost two weeks now, bright and early, with a can-do attitude and a smile, every single weekday morning to help me take care of my mom.
She's been an absolute godsend - doesn't need to be given an itemized list of all the 101 things that need doing; she just starts...
- Rye H.
Kathryn N.
5.0
Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them so that my daughter has fun and is...
- John O.
Jodie R.
4.0
We had Jodi work for our family in the spring and early summer of 2010 to pickup our crazy house which is filled with kids toys twice a week. She did a good job and took direction well. Jodi usually does not run appliances in homes she cleans, but she made an exception for us and happily helped me...
- Adriene R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Essex, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Essex, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Essex, CT, 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 Essex, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Essex, CT is $19.40 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 Essex, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Essex, CT. 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 Essex, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Essex, CT, 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 Essex, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Essex, CT, 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.