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60 therapy dogs are listed in Garwood, NJ
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
What others are saying about therapy dogs in Garwood, NJ
Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my…
Review for Lauren B. by Care member
Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids…
Review for Nancy M. by Whitney F.
Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa…
Review for Alyssa M. by Cecil R.
Therapy dogs in Garwood, NJ
5.0
(2)
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding.
I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....
5.0
"Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs dog who is very shy and only likes a few people."
Care member
Janice M.
Garwood, NJ
$15-20/hr
My name is Janice , I am 19-year-old high school graduate who is currently taking a leap year. I am comfortable with cats, dogs, and other pets, exotics included.
I've been around animals since little. I personally have a yellow lab and a leopard gecko, and there are two cats in my house hold.
If you plan on dropping your...
Janice can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Yeliane G.
Westfield, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Yeliane, I am 27 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy, I graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Old San Juan. I have worked with children of different ages since I was 16 years old. I have given services to families has a nanny and tutor, I have also worked in camps. If...
Yeliane can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential. I have worked with at least five families taking care of children as well as the elderly in their home.
I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my girls love it."
Whitney F.
Alyssa M.
Linden, NJ
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately jumped up to help. She is excellent at deescalating stressful situations for kids and meeting them where they...
Cecil R.
Jennifer M.
Newark, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jennifer. I'm a college graduate planning on returning to school for a Masters in Art Therapy. I have years of experience with childcare, senior care and housekeeping. I am patient, upbeat and reliable. I also have excellent references!
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Jennifer provided in-home hospice (end of life) care to my Mother-in-law in September of 2016. My MIL liked her a lot and Jen was always willing to do anything to ensure her comfort. During the screening process, although she was not as experienced as some of the...
Peter C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...
Zorel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her"
Steven W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Retired legal secretary to senior partner of a Cranford law firm, as well as former owner of a home-based medical/legal transcription company for 30+ years, wife, mother of two daughters, "MiMi" to three granddaughters, and dog mom to our pitty mix. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I was too...
5.0
"Barbara has been a very reliable driver for our teenage children. She has been easy to work with, is flexible, and shows care in what she does. We're so grateful to work with her. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hard working private housekeeper with 13 years of experience in managing household operations, including cooking, cleaning, childcare, and budgeting. Experience in providing comprehensive housekeeping service on live-in and live-out basis at families' primary residences and vacation homes.
Tiffany can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing, bathroom cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of people as far back as I can remember. It started as a pre-teen taking care of children. Now, as an adult with adult children, I started helping out with my grand parents. I'm a Certified Home Health Aide now and I'm able to extend my love and services to other families that don't have the assistance at...
Yolanda can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Yolanda was an awesome help to my mother while I went on vacation. She made my mother feel very comfortable. Yolanda was caring, polite, and punctual! I'd definitely recommend her and will certainly reach out to her in the future!"
Michelle A.
4.0
(1)
I have two beautiful children ages 23 and 14. My 14-year-old has autism severity of , nonverbal and extremely behavioral! Inresult I had to stop working ti become his advocate to give him the services he was was lacking! Now that I finally have him in a stable school, provides me with the freedom to go back to work withing his...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004.
I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.
Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots).
I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....
Susan can also help with: Daily feeding, boarding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her."
Mike L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
ABOUT ME:
I AM FULLY VACCINATED.
Criminal Background Check Available (From July 2021)
I am a loving, patient, caring, attentive, and enthusiastic woman.
I love arts and crafts, interactive play (both indoor/outdoor), reading books, etc. Please note that activities WILL VARY based on the developmental needs & age of the...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids as though we are family! She not only shows my kids so much love, she is patient, understanding, fun, and...
Melissa R.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Short:
I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years.
Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring.
Long:
-As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...
Steven C.
5.0
(1)
I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me.
I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I LOVE TO CLEAN! I am a house cleaner with over 15 years of experience in hotels, houses, mansions and apartments with high cleaning standards. Responsible, honest, punctual, and detail oriented are some of my qualities. The opportunity to take care of your home keeping everything in the right place and leaving it with a...
Mirlene can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, attic cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Mirlene is amazing. Incredibly detail oriented, kind, prompt, professional and of course very good at her job. I would recommend her 10/10."
Steve S.
Masao S.
Newark, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I have 10 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. For several years, I have been working with hospice clients. mostly because I love working with people that are in need of help with their daily lives....
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Masao is an incredible caregiver who is very dedicated to her work. She is both punctual and reliable. She pays attention to detail and prioritizes my needs. She is also very friendly and kindhearted.
Thank you Masao!!"
Care member
Julie H.
Fords, NJ
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I'm a positive and reliable, patient person. I like to watch and take a good care of the old people, to make there life easy with love and caring
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Julie is very compassionate. Has the skills to care for the elderly. She was Very attentive to my mother."
Diane D.
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Karema. I have more than 15 years of Professional Experience in Environmental Services as a Housekeeper worker working in a Hospital. I've worked at University hospital in Newark NJ, In addition to that I've clean residential homes, private parties, events and offices and way much more!.. I can manage and...
Karema can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
Chrisnide E.
Irvington, NJ
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Your Trusted Babysitter: Creating Smiles, Safe Environment, Nurturing Hearts!
5.0
(2)
Hello, I'm Chrisnide , your reliable and compassionate caregiver for all your family and home needs. With a passion for childcare, a love for pets, and a knack for keeping homes spotless, I offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to your specific requirements.
I provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little...
Chrisnide can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"She's very smart,caring,polite you'll feel comfortable to be around her. Shes a great listener "
Kervin A.
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How can I find a therapy dog near me in Garwood, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Garwood, NJ, 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 Garwood, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Garwood, NJ is $15.00 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 Garwood, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Garwood, NJ. 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 Garwood, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Garwood, NJ, 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 Garwood, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Garwood, NJ, 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.