Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Fort Washington, MD
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Find therapy dogs in Fort Washington, MD that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Fort Washington, MD
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Fort Washington, MD
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Angie. I am 26 years old and absolutely love working with children. I have tried a few different career paths after my last nanny job. Real estate, customer service, retail etc. and nothing was fulfilling to me because it wasn't involving children. Let me be clear, I would still be nannying for my last family but...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie was our nanny for 3 years and was wonderful with our kids. Even though she had to move to another state, we still invite her to come with us on our summer vacation. She is really great with kids and dependable."
Julie D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. In 2020 I graduated with my BSN and work as a registered nurse in the DMV area. I BLS/CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.
I have over 7...
Shannel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannel helped me out last minute as my original nanny cancelled. Even though I hired and met her on the same day, she took initiative right away and my 2 kids loved her. Shannel is reliable, arrived on time, she can cook and my kids absolutely loved her.
Thank...
Kim R.
5.0
(5)
My name is Loruama. I'm 29-year-old and I was an au pair for two wonderful families in Dallas, TX for 2 years. I have experience taking care of kids between 2 months to 9 years old. I also worked as a nanny for a families for almost a year. I'm from Brazil, but now I'm living in Long Island. I love both kids and animals and love...
Loruama can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Loruama is awesome! She is very reliable, punctual and sweet. She is also honest, hardworking, dependable, kind, smart, and always has a positive can-do attitude!
She worked with our family, both as a babysitter and a housekeeper. She is amazing at both and would...
Marcella L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...
5.0
"Highly recommend and will definitely use her again!"
Jessa B.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run.
I live in D. C. with my bichon...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Alexis is timely and communicative and our 6-year-old loved hanging out with her!
From the moment she arrived, Alexis was warm, friendly, and professional. She had clearly read my instructions and was prepared with age-appropriate games and activities to keep my...
Ludovic E.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have two years of experience as a property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State College PA. No matter the size of your home, I specialize in deep cleaning services and house management:
Garage
Bathroom
Laundry
Vacuum
Mopping
Organizing
playrooms
Errands
Etc.
Marlene can also help with: Dusting, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Marlene is incredible!!! She replied right away. Showed up early. Was very kind to my anxious dog. Oh, and my house has never looked so amazing! Everything was spotless and she actually organized 2 playrooms that 3 little ones use. Will definitely be asking her...
David A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel. I began babysitting for children aged 7-10 while in high school, and continued to work with kids over the summers throughout high school and college, leading service trips at a local church for both middle and high school students, as well as working as a camp counselor for several years at a day camp...
Maku can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When your children ask about the babysitter everyday, it means the babysitter did a great job. Maku was really good with my children. She came on time and did what she had to smoothly. I came home to find all the children asleep. She left a positive impact on my...
Marina A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Fully vaccinated. Bilingual. I'm a Professional Nanny and I have Master's Degree in Sociology. I love children and taking care of them. I have over 12 years of experience working with children. I am trained as a Summer Camp Counselor. I finished American Red Cross Program including First Aid & CPR. Additionally, I am a Certified...
Livia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Livia was very helpful when we hired her for some last minute help! She was punctual, my son had fun playing with her, she kept us updated and she just jumped right in. When we got back the bottles were clean and everyone was calm and happy. She is a pleasure! I...
Violeta A.
4.8
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My passion is working with the elderly as well as children! I think it is a blessing to take care of our elders in this community and society. I was listed and licensed as a Maryland child care provider for five years. I love working with children (and I don't mind pets). I volunteer regularly for Bridging Gaps Outreach...
Donna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Donna has worked with my family for 4+ years. She's cared for my mother with Dementia and my adult autistic sister. Donna is caring, patient, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and very flexible. She's now part of our family and we'll miss her as we relocate to another...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
18 years in the medical field. I have experience in a wide range of services such as dementia/Alzheimer, diabetes, dialysis, paralysis, Parkinson's, stroke and so on...... I am dependable and reliable on top of being a caring and compassionate person. I have never had a client that was disappointed in my care or services. I have...
Toreza can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, respite care, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Geovana, I'm 25 years old and I am a dedicated and caring nanny with more than 3 years of experience working with kids with different ages (infants, toddlers and teenagers)
I am thrilled to offer my child care services, fueled by my love for sports, dancing, swimming, and crafts. With my diverse range of skills and...
Geovana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Geovana came through for us last minute. She was kind and experienced. She was great with our 1 year old (who definitely wanted to stay up and play instead of go to sleep)!"
Kathryn T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
. I'm originally from Brazil and have been living in the US for the past six years, working full-time as a nanny. I have extensive experience caring for children as young as 3 months and older. Over the years, I've gained valuable skills in areas such as speech delay therapy, potty training, and I'm also a strong swimmer. I'm...
Fernanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I highly recommend Fernanda! She is extremely reliable and on time and always has a positive attitude! She is great with kids, following their interests and teaching them along the way. She really takes the time to connect with each child."
Samantha C.
Belky A.
Alexandria, VA
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started to work as a caregiver because I
realized servicing the others gave me a great satisfaction, specifically to the vulnerable ones like the seniors whose family and relatives are unable to take care of them.
I feel full of joy when I can give them attention, support, and make them feel happy.
I have good attitude, a lot...
Belky can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Belky was fabulous! She was efficient and hard working, very detailed and very thoughtful and great at communicating with me as she spent time with my 95 year old aunt! I highly recommend her!"
Monica P.
Gabrielle S.
Alexandria, VA
$10-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Gabi and I'm so glad you're considering me as an option for your childcare needs! While I haven't done paid childcare services, I do have experience with all age groups. I am a dog mom so, I am also very open to caring for your fur babies. I will note that I am a registered nurse and am certified to provide...
5.0
"This was our first time using care.com and we booked Gabrielle. She was very responsive during the process and communicative while she was babysitting our son. She followed all the instructions we provided her and we would love to hire her again!"
Devin A.
Katherine H.
Accokeek, MD
$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'll Care, I'll Learn, I'll Help! / Attendance And Caregiving Services
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a BS from Tulane with a double major focusing on psychology, language, and cognition, and I am studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at William & Mary (online). The scope of my work entails assisting allied health professionals, reinforcing therapeutic goals in fluid daily scenarios, running a caregiving team,...
5.0
(2)
Am a certified care giver. I took classes and am qualified to offer the following services
Cleaning
Ambulation
Feeding
Cooking
Companionship
Kelvin can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He's caring, dependable, and time conscious."
danson K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (80 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones.
I have taken care of many family members over the years,...
Kathy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kathy is a very upbeat, happy, talkative people person and exceptional care giver! She developed an immediate connection with my special needs daughter, H, who has autism. Even though H doesn't talk, Kathy continually engaged her in conversation and intuitively...
Kathleen T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Naomi I'm a military kid and an educator in the DMV looking for some summer work.
I have experience with taking care of younger and older kids. I ran a summer program in Europe for youth aging from 11-21 years old. I also have experience with taking care of kids during our summer at church for VBS, being a Sunday...
Naomi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Naomi is wonderful. She helped us out on very short notice and took care of our 16 month old for an afternoon. She was prompt in responding to messages, on time for the care window and just has a lovely, calming, patient presence. I was working from home and could...
Aoife T.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience. In the past I have cleaned homes ranging from a general clean to an in depth clean. I have cleaned refrigerators and have them looking and smelling clean as well as organized. Then there are the kitchen cabinets. I'm able to clean and give them a glow on the outside and organized and efficient in...
Kyana can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"She is great and very punctual and I would recommend her services to anyone looking for great housekeeping!"
Jeff W.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Fort Washington, MD
Angela N.
5.0
Angela has an extraordinary heart especially when it comes to caring for children. Her patience is unmatched because she truly knows how to bring out the joy in what she does. Angela received her Early Childhood Certificate with me at Erie 1 Boces through Erie County. We also have done internships...
- Maggie S.
Shannel S.
5.0
Shannel is great with my 5 month old and 2 year old. She was able to do light house keeping, and keep the children occupied as I work at home. My 2 year old love her fun meals.
She's very attentive, always on time, if she isn't sure about something she asks me. I can tell she enjoys what she...
- Janet B.
Loruama S.
5.0
Loruama is awesome! She is very reliable, punctual and sweet. She is also honest, hardworking, dependable, kind, smart, and always has a positive can-do attitude!
She worked with our family, both as a babysitter and a housekeeper. She is amazing at both and would recommend her without hesitation!
- Marcella L.
Bervely E.
5.0
Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!
- Cheron B.
Alexis S.
5.0
Alexis did a great job helping to care for my two young boys (a 3-year-old and 7-month-old)! We hired her for a long shift (~9 hours) to help entertain and take care of both of them, along with their grandmother. Alexis was great with the kids AND grandparents. With our toddler she played games,...
- Elizabeth O.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Fort Washington, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Fort Washington, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Fort Washington, MD is $22.20 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 Fort Washington, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Fort Washington, 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 Fort Washington, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Fort Washington, 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.
Ratings for Fort Washington, MD therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Fort Washington, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.