Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Essex, MD
Explore background-checked therapy dogs in Essex, MD and find loving care for your furry friend.
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Find therapy dogs in Essex, MD that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Essex, MD
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Essex, MD
Alyson F.
Parkville, MD
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Experienced, Knowledgeable Nanny - Experienced With Multiples!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Aly!
I've had a passion for working with and teaching children since I was little and love that I'm able to do that each day as my career. I have over 15 years of experience in childcare, including over 10 years nannying. I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and I also have a bachelors degree...
Alyson can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Aly is amazing. She goes above and beyond, doing things we didn't even ask of her. Our kids love her!"
Claire B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lesslie! I have 12 years of experience ranging in nursing assistance
, early childcare, and educational program management. I can help with light housekeeping along with other household maintenance as I do have experience in retail and household management. A mother of 4, my youngest is now 20, I am a motivated...
Lesslie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lesslie worked with our family for the past eight months, providing exceptional care for our baby, I.
We first worked with Lesslie when I was four months old, as part of a nanny share with another baby of the same age. From the start, Lesslie demonstrated a deep...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past year I have watched two girls (age 2 & 3) full-time during the week. I was responsible for preparing their food, taking the oldest to preschool and keeping the house in order. I love cooking with the children, crafts, taking them on trips to the playground and teaching them Spanish. Due to the family's work changes...
Johanny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls (2&3) love Johanny and I wish she could stay on with us but I am no longer working. You will be very luck if she joins your family - she has a wonderful and calming presence and treats the kids as if they are her own. Not only does she keep the kids...
Cassie K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Bobby, I am a certified nursing assistant with the board Maryland board of nursing. I'm CPR and first aid certified.
I will provide reference and background check upon request.
I have a Maryland driver's license and I'm legal to work in the United States.
I'm a very patient person. I enjoy working with the...
Bobby can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Bobby was one of my favorite people. He is an excellent caregiver.
Bobby is quiet, reserved, and willing to go above and beyond to help you.
Bobby worked with me for a few months when I was required to have 24-hour care. He is very academic and caring. It didn't...
Charles B.
Joshua H.
Nottingham, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Joshua and I have over 25 years of patient care experience. My specialty area are those individuals with neuromuscular deficiencies and those with immunocompromised disease and illnesses.
I was a licensed medic for 15 years where I decided to switch to less acute care. I have had my Maryland Nursing Assistant license...
5.0
"Josh is the most dependable, caring, and supportive caretaker you could ever ask for. He has been helping us over the past 6-months with a family member suffering from progressive MS. His empathy and friendship have made our family so happy. He is a great...
Brandon V.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for reviewing my posting. I am seeking a companion/caregiver position and welcome the opportunity to explore the possibility of filling that need for your loved one. Most recently, I filled the role of caregiver to a gentleman suffering from early onset Alzheimer's. My responsibilities included companionship, meal...
Cynthia can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Cindy has been a godsend for our family, she is flexible and extremely dependable. She's so caring with our family member who suffers from dementia. We are very fortunate to have found Cindy to help us out!"
Anita G.
Anastasia A.
Baltimore, MD
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have about 20 years of childcare experience from infancy to adolescence. I have also been in healthcare for the last 15 years as a Respiratory Care practitioner, so I have BLS/ACLS (CPR & advanced life support) certification. I am a mother myself to a 18-year-old home schooler.
My experience includes various ages...
Anastasia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stacy is the absolute best! She has been full time with our family for almost four years now and sadly we will be moving out of state. She will be impossible to replace and has cared for our two kids (now 18months and 4 years old) as if they were her own. She has...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Astou, I'm originally from Senegal and have been working as a nanny in the US for 10 years. I am a mature, flexible, responsible and cheerful person who loves children. As a mom and teacher, I have gained valuable interpersonal skills and experience over the years. I speak 3 languages including English, French and my...
Astou can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I've loved working with Astou in a nanny share with two other families. She transitions the children seamlessly as I drop my son off for 1/2 the day and another family picks up. She is always smiling when she sees my son and he seems so happy to see her in the...
Maya A.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Criminal Background Check issued for the state of Maryland, March 2024. Will provide upon employment consideration.
Exposure to rendering childcare for over 25 years. Background includes nannying to families with 3 children or less, both part and full-time. Age-range includes infant to 11 years of age. Additionally, 10 years+...
Adrienne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When searching to find someone to watch my kids my number one goal is to be able to leave and know that my kids are in good hands. I want to leave without stressing if everything will be okay. With Adrienne I can assure you that, that is the case! Thanks Adrienne...
Jillian M.
Serenity P.
Baltimore, MD
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic pre-kindergarten Paraeducator with a deep passion for working with young children. With several years of experience in early childhood education, I have developed a keen understanding of the unique needs and developmental milestones of pre-K and kindergarten-aged children.
During the...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Serenity was an awesome provider for my son. She was highly dependable and showed a ton of flexibility in working with my hectic schedule."
Malcolm H.
Grace S.
Baltimore, MD
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Grace, I am 24 years old and currently living in Baltimore. I am in an online Master's program for Clinical Therapy. I have a dog and two cats of my own, so I am familiar with how to care for both. I LOVE all animals and get so excited for any opportunity to be around them :) I can be active with your pet,...
Grace can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Experienced sitter offering attentive care for dogs. Trusted by many clients for reliable service.
Camila can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a Duke student who misses my dog dearly and cannot wait to meet yours. This summer I am working as a cell therapy intern at a biotech company so your pet needs to be comfortable with some alone time. I will snuggle, pet, play, and walk them as much as they like at all other times:) I have had dogs my whole life so have...
Kennedy can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Aria C.
Middle River, MD
$17-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a lifelong animal lover and would love to help you with your pet care needs! I started working with animals around 13, when my grandparents trained and fostered service dogs. At 14, I worked at a small business dog daycare and boarding facility over the summer. At 16, as soon as I got my drivers license I returned to that...
Aria can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! I'm Sheena. I'm a mom of a 6-year-old son, two cats, and a dog. I'm offering pet boarding services at my home, sitting at your home, or check-ins to feed/walk your pets. I live near Patterson Park so have plenty of space to take your dog out to play when boarding. Additionally, I can offer pet transportation when needed.
Dyesheena can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
I have previously provided dog-sitting services to people in their homes. I have assisted friends and neighbors by walking, feeding, playing with, and cleaning up after their pets. I have also had experience caring for pets of the families I babysit for.
Clare can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Leah B.
Baltimore, MD
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Leah and I am currently getting my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I grew up in Ellicott City MD. I'm currently living in the Baltimore MD area. I have experience with children ages 6 months-14 years old. As well as working with adults with physical disabilities for adult rehabilitation. I am looking for a part...
Leah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi everyone! I am in my 3rd and final year of physical therapy school at the University . I have experience working in adapted aquatics for children K-12 with both physical and intellectual disabilities. I also have an upcoming clinical rotation in the school system, in which I will gain more experience working with children...
I have over 10 years of experience and I am available with my own transportation. For boarding my preferences are small dogs, but I will pet sit for any size dog. Available for walks and transportation to appointments. I will care for them as if they are my own
Sharon can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
Hello! I am a Respiratory Therapy Student at Salisbury University, and also on the lacrosse team! I am CPR and first aid certified. I have 2 years of nannying experience and have been babysitting for 5. I also help out with pets!
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Essex, MD
Alyson F.
5.0
We absolutely struck gold when we hired Aly as our nanny to our 3 toddlers (including twins, starting with them while they were infants). She is extremely reliable, responsible, respectful, and has a true gift for working with children. As a parent, she does an amazing job keeping me in the loop on...
- Care member
Lesslie T.
5.0
Lesslie worked with our family for the past eight months, providing exceptional care for our baby, I.
We first worked with Lesslie when I was four months old, as part of a nanny share with another baby of the same age. From the start, Lesslie demonstrated a deep understanding of infant care and was...
- Care member
Johanny S.
5.0
My girls (2&3) love Johanny and I wish she could stay on with us but I am no longer working. You will be very luck if she joins your family - she has a wonderful and calming presence and treats the kids as if they are her own. Not only does she keep the kids engaged but she also keeps the house...
- Cassie K.
Bobby P.
5.0
Bobby was one of my favorite people. He is an excellent caregiver.
Bobby is quiet, reserved, and willing to go above and beyond to help you.
Bobby worked with me for a few months when I was required to have 24-hour care. He is very academic and caring. It didn't matter how often I called him to...
- Charles B.
Joshua H.
5.0
Josh is the most dependable, caring, and supportive caretaker you could ever ask for. He has been helping us over the past 6-months with a family member suffering from progressive MS. His empathy and friendship have made our family so happy. He is a great communicator and reads situations to make...
- Brandon V.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Essex, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Essex, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Essex, MD, 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, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Essex, MD is $19.33 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, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Essex, MD. 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, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Essex, MD, 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, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Essex, MD, 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.