Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Hackensack, NJ
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Find therapy dogs in Hackensack, NJ that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Hackensack, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
What others are saying about therapy dogs in Hackensack, NJ
We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a…
Review for Nurys B. by Care member
Sarah has been my go-to gal for about two years now. I was first recommended her as a nanny when I had my daughter in 2020. Obviously, the…
Review for Sarah D. by Jenna L.
Taitem is a wonderful and engaged care provider. My girls took to her immediately and love having her come "hang out" with them. She is…
Review for Taitem T. by Kallie T.
Therapy dogs in Hackensack, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love the children. I am a good person, friendly and a collaborator. I have a lot of patience. I am a physical therapist in my country Colombia but I worked as physical therapy aide in this country, and I like helping people!
Nurys can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a delightful experience with Nurys and her daughter. We came to town for a wedding, not knowing anyone in the area, and needed a sitter for our six-year-old. Nurys understood the situation and made a boring hotel room interesting and fun for our daughter....
Care member
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 22. I'm in my second year of nursing school. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 5 years. I am CPR/first aid certified, water safety certified and I have over 100+ volunteer hours in K-3 classrooms. I am passionate about working with kids and helping them effectively reach their milestones. I...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah was amazing and helped me tremendously with my newborn. She was compassionate, attentive, and overall the perfect nanny. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a friendly, responsible, animal lover. I've lived with cats all my life, fostered a tiny orphaned kitten, and have pet sat for both cats and dogs. I can provide stellar references upon request. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss my services!
Alyssa can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Taitem T.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided childcare services for over 10 years now. My experiences include: babysitting, full-time nannying, providing speech therapy services, and preschool teaching. I graduated from San Diego State University with my Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences in 2021. I continued my education and...
Taitem can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Taitem is a wonderful and engaged care provider. My girls took to her immediately and love having her come "hang out" with them. She is extremely responsible, caring, engaging and fun! She keeps the kids in line, but always is respectful and loving. I highly...
Kallie T.
Emily F.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very creative, clean, tidy, artistic being who believes in a happy and well organized home.
I knit, vacuuming and yoga are my therapies. DIY's are my second job. I'm good-trust me.
Emily can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, oven cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Emily came in to help us with some organization projects. She has a keen eye for detail and was not at all put off by our mess. She transformed our living room and pantry into an organized oasis so that I can finally relax and find the things I need. She was also...
Raha D.
Krystyna W.
Yonkers, NY
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 7 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. References can be furnished upon request.
Krystyna can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Krystyna was an amazing assistant for my elderly mother. She was punctual, friendly, honest, and all around fantastic. She went above and beyond for my mom. I highly recommend her!"
Keith P.
5.0
(3)
Skilled occupational therapist with experience in subacute rehab, nursing homes, acute hospital care, and outpatient hand therapy. I have worked with patients of all kinds ranging from pain management to joint replacements and stroke / neurology patients. I am open to a variety of care needs, feel free to reach out to further...
Andrea can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Andrea is incredibly knowledgeable, but it is her kindness and care that sets her apart from other occupational therapists that I have seen. She always takes time to be sure that I understand her recommendations/ exercises and that I feel confident to do them on my...
Care member
Irena M.
Garfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, caring, more than 10 years of experience , excellent references, provided HHA , companion services through all stages of illness to seniors from more than six families.
Irena can also help with: Errands, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Irena is a pleasant, trustworthy, hard working women. I plan to use her again in the future"
Gail C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm Clau,
Eight years of experience on healthcare (Hospice, Palliative Intensive Care, Home Care, Nursing home, Senior Living Services)
-CPR trained
- Home Care& hospice HHA licensed, Medication
-Driver's license
Claucia can also help with: Errands, companionship, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I am the wife of one of your patients Nicholas V. and would like to say that you are been so terrific. It's hard for me to accept help, and have someone I don't know in my home. But with her I feel safe she's not only professional but extremely caring and kind. She...
Nicholas V.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a registered home care provider with the state of California, l have worked for 7 years in Philadelphia and now am residing in New Jersey with 8 years as a caregiver. I love helping folks feel comfortable in their own space. I have a psychology background and love conversation, art, and music. I also enjoy the...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lisa is a hardworking, honest and kind person. She is comfortable to be with and treats me with care and respect . I highly recommend Lisa for truly caregiving services. "
Care member
Mariana T.
Yonkers, NY
$20-45/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very hands on person. I have worked in the cleaning industry for 10 years. I've worked in private houses, hotels, etc. I do everything from basic cleaning to general cleaning to deep cleaning. I'm a very great cleaner, I'm quick and thorough. In all my 10 years of experience I never got a complaint and each client was more...
Mariana can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Mariana was wonderful and did a very thorough job cleaning from the baseboards up! She was punctual, quick, friendly and very kind to my senior dog. I will be using her frequently."
Tari R.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
About four years experience dealing with the elderly and all types of forms of services from errands down to personal care and I'm happy to help.
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
4.0
"My Mom really liked Amanda, she helped her with everything. Companionship, made meals for her, took her on walks, ran errands, took her to doctor appointments. We had to let her go because a family member decided to watch Mom."
Jeff B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Olivia :) I am a graduate of Columbia University's Masters Occupational Therapy. I have extensive experience working with kids. I have been a part-time nanny for an infant, toddler, and young elementary aged kid, a live in nanny for a family (kids aged 8, 11, and 14), worked as a head counselor at an elite sleep...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is wonderful! She worked as an after school sitter a couple of days a week including school pick up. She was dependable and my kids and I adore her."
Star K.
Olivia M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Olivia.
33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can.
Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
Former Member A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Families! My name is Susie, and I'm located in the Northern Jersey region. During the school year, I work as an Elementary School Teacher so my availability is very limited due to my working hours.
I have many years of experience in childcare from babysitting duties, working summer camps, and working as an elementary school...
5.0
"Susie has done a wonderful job babysitting our sons. She is responsible, has an excellent work ethic, and engages with the kids very well, they enjoy their time with her. She is very easy to manage and responsive to communications and requests. I highly recommend...
Kim M.
5.0
(1)
Hi. I'm Joel. I'm a Filipino. I graduated with the Bachelor's Degree in International Studies.
I am a Caregiver/Companion with 3+ years of experience providing heartfelt care and assistance to elderly patients and those who have SPECIAL NEEDS. I'm looking to deliver compassionate, service-oriented care and companionship to the...
5.0
(2)
I was a teacher assistant for at Hebrew school. I also sang annually in the youth choir for high holy days, and often was a leading vocalist or soloist. During high school, I frequently led Shabbat services alongside my rabbi and cantor. I've tutored dozens of kids privately for their bar or bat mitzvah and I served as a tutor...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rossy, I'm a full-time Nanny with my own transportation with an excellent driving record I am hard-working, caring, and very responsible. I have more than 13 years of childcare experience with young toddlers and infants, I also have great experience with arts and crafts, educational activities, outdoor...
Rossy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I am thrilled to recommend our nanny, who has been with our family for almost **five years**. She is incredibly **punctual**, always arriving on time, and consistently **responsible** and **reliable** in every aspect of her work. Her **super patient** demeanor with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am writing to apply for the babysitter position. I am a compassionate and dynamic individual seasoned in child care, clinical care, scientific research and public health service. I have demonstrated mastery of child care, patient care, research management, project management, health services, tutoring and client...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe is an extremely organized person, taking pride in creating and maintaining a schedule and identifying her immediate priorities. Her assignment and school-related activities have also been at the top of her priority list. However, she has always remained...
Tanya B.
Sara H.
Haledon, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in the field of Occupational Therapy for 20 years. I transitioned a year ago to home health services assisting adults and their families with activities of daily living. I've worked with individuals and as a live in with progressive diagnoses, those with limited physical abilities as well as those recovering from...
Sara can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sara is a wonderful caregiver. She cares for people and treats them like they are part of her family. She is very reliable, punctual, patient, kind and a dependable person. She goes above and beyond and she gives the best care. I would highly recommend Sara ."
Joanne P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Hackensack, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Hackensack, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Hackensack, NJ is $22.03 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 Hackensack, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Hackensack, 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.
Ratings for Hackensack, NJ therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Hackensack, NJ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.