Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Fredericksburg, VA
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Find therapy dogs in Fredericksburg, VA that you’ll love
63 therapy dogs are listed in Fredericksburg, VA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Fredericksburg, VA
I was in a family with dog, cats and birds! I love animals and spending time with them is therapy to me!! Would love to meet and spoil your little ones with attention
Rebecca can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Personalized pet care from a dedicated animal lover! Offering reliable dog walking and pet sitting services with a personal touch. Your pet's happiness is my priority!
Dondre can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have provided pet sitting services in the past. I am comfortable with all animals. I have personal experience with cats, dogs, fish, birds, hamsters and snakes.
Rachel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Tiffany S.
Fredericksburg, VA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello there! My name is Tiffany and I have been Round dogs my whole life. As a college student, I would do overnight stays, dog walks and daily visits for some clients through a pet care service. Now my sister owns her own pet care service in Georgia and I have helped her out in the past with overnight visits, drop ins, walks...
Tiffany can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Barbara and I'm an experienced animal person interested in providing pet care in the South Stafford area. I am a 30 year plus owner of dogs, cats, and horses. I have prior pet-sitting experience with other small mammals, exotics, and birds. Reasonable rates. Drop in visits available. I invite you to reach out...
Barbara can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"What a wonderful feeling knowing your animals are in good hands. Barbara is super thorough, kind,, and attentive when caring for our dogs and cat."
Willard W.
Gabriela G.
Fredericksburg, VA
$17/hr
Hello! My Name Is Gabriela, I Have A Flexible Schedule As I'm A College Student, Part-time!
Hello! My name is Gabriela.
I have professional pet care experience since 2019, but been taking care of pets and rescue dogs years ago.
If you're interested in boarding I offer pet care boarding services at my house, I have a fence yard and also a room dedicated just for the doggies.
I also offer Doggie Day Care. 6:00 a.m....
Gabriela can also help with: Daily feeding, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 7 years of experience in children with developmental delays and geriatric. I have a college degree in early childhood development as well as with adults with complex medical diagnosis including CVA and TBI. I am also CPR and First Aid certified.
Alisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, I'm Sydney! I'm a lifelong animal lover and a dedicated pet owner with three dogs, including my service dog, and a cat. Caring for animals has always been a huge part of my life, so I understand the importance of trust, patience, and personalized care.
Whether your pet needs daily walks, playtime, medication, or just some...
Sydney can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Carla B.
Fredericksburg, VA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Maid Service, House Cleaner, And Organizer
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I pride myself on developing long-term client relationships and delivering outstanding customer service. I've been servicing families home needs for over a decade!
Customize a service and frequency of that service to fit your needs. Weekly or Bi-weekly Available.
MAID SERVICE
*Laundry Washed/Folded
*Bed linens...
Carla can also help with: Dusting, changing bed linens, pet waste cleanup, refrigerator cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Carla has been with us for over a year. She comes every other week to clean our 3000+ sq ft house. We are very satisfied with her work. I highly recommend her."
Dena S.
Experienced in building strong relationships with my clients, I love serving my community with earnestness and empathy. For 10 consecutive years, I owned, ran and operated a physical therapy clinic in my hometown in Greece with efficiency and great success rates. To date, I stay motivated and focused on any project, errands...
Morgan S.
Fredericksburg, VA
$16-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Morgan. I currently have two dogs. In the past I trained service animals in a program at my old college. My current Aussie is trained in some medical procedures for my Husband who is in the military. I love animals and I'm looking for a permanent situation while I go to school here. I have a jeep renegade for...
Morgan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Brought up in a big happy Greek family, mother of 2-year-old twins, I love children. I am a licensed physical therapist in Greece since 2007, working on my US equivalency. I have worked with kids in summer camps, as a swim lessons instructor and in pediatric physical therapy clinics. I am a responsible, outgoing, passionate and...
Chrysanthi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Experienced in building strong relationships with my clients, I love serving my community with earnestness and empathy. For 10 consecutive years, I owned, ran and operated a physical therapy clinic in my hometown in Greece with efficiency and great success rates. To date, I stay motivated and focused on any project given. I...
Chrysanthi can also help with: Errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Nelkis O.
Fredericksburg, VA
$16-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, My name is Nelkis. I would describe my personality as kind, patient, and respectful. I enjoy learning new methods that help children grow and develop while maintaining a happy, fun, and safe environment.
In college I gained 2 years of experience nannying, and am able to provide services alongside childcare that include...
Nelkis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Hilda P.
Fredericksburg, VA
$19/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Love Taking Care Of Elders, Help With There Needs, Making Life A Little Easier For Them.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, dementia and Hospice Services.
Hilda can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"Hilda has worked with my mom for the past year. My mom has dementia that has worsened over the past year and Hilda has been wonderful with my mom. She is caring, loves working with older people, and is very dependable. I'd definitely hire her again!!"
Suzanne L.
I have been a certified occupational therapist assistant for 7 years specializing in geriatric care helping them complete all their daily activities of living. I have a college degree and passed my national board exam in 2016 in Occupational Therapy. I enjoy the older population and consider myself an old soul. I have experience...
Alisha can also help with: Errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'd describe my personality as responsible, animal loving, detail oriented
I like working with animals because I love meeting news pets and getting to take care of them. I love house sitting and being able to spend time with the animals
I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to help people and take care of their...
Jeremiah can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Greetings! I am Kimi, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for providing top-notch childcare services at my residence near Central Park in Fredericksburg. I have two daughters, ages 8 and 1, and would love to care for additional children. Please reach out if you are interested.
I also provide pet sitting & boarding services!
Kimberly can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
4.0
(1)
My experience with animals is vast. I'm a former veterinary technician with 29 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine, plus have had my own pet sitting business from 10+ years. I live in FXBG with my 2 pets, Mona ( Mastiff) and Kiwi (cat). My pet sitting services are visits to care for your pets in your home....
Bridget can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm kind, sweet, responsible, reliable, gentle, caring, compassionate, and nurturing. I absolutely adore children! I have lots of experience taking care of others being an older sister to my two younger siblings. I've also worked with many wonderful families through Care, worked at KinderCare previously where I connected with so...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Ashley filled in for us when our nanny was unavailable. She was reliable, punctual, and communicated promptly. We would have her watch our two boys (1 and 3) again."
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Fredericksburg, VA
Barbara H.
5.0
What a wonderful feeling knowing your animals are in good hands. Barbara is super thorough, kind,, and attentive when caring for our dogs and cat.
- Willard W.
Carla B.
5.0
Carla is fantastic! She is a great communicator, is on time and does a great job cleaning my home.
- Kirstie M.
Hilda P.
5.0
Hilda has worked with my mom for the past year. My mom has dementia that has worsened over the past year and Hilda has been wonderful with my mom. She is caring, loves working with older people, and is very dependable. I'd definitely hire her again!!
- Suzanne L.
Ashley H.
5.0
Ashley is very punctual, responsible, thoughtful, and kind. Would use her again in a heartbeat.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Fredericksburg, VA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Fredericksburg, VA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Fredericksburg, VA, 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 Fredericksburg, VA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Fredericksburg, VA is $19.19 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 Fredericksburg, VA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Fredericksburg, VA. 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 Fredericksburg, VA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Fredericksburg, VA, 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 Fredericksburg, VA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Fredericksburg, VA, 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 Fredericksburg, VA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Fredericksburg, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 63 listed therapy dogs.