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60 therapy dogs are listed in Kearny, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Kearny, NJ
I am a licensed foster parent in the state of New Jersey. I have gone through extensive background checks. I have worked in a daycare/nursery as well before I moved onto Law. I enjoy caring for children and tutoring as well, I've had extensive experience with children with special needs. I am very dedicated, I have worked in the...
Amanda can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Sarah C.
New York, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've done therapy work with traumatized dogs, pet-sitting, and owned two cats before as well as two dogs.
Sarah can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sarah and I'm looking for families that are in need of an occasional sitter. I'm 26, live in midtown east, have 10+ years of babysitting experience, CPR/AED certified, and have my Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (also available for private pediatric occupational therapy services). I love doing just about...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah has been an absolutely phenomenal nanny for our daughter from 3 months to 7 months! She is reliable, communicates well, and most telling of all, our daughter loves her!"
Jocelyn S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of my mini doxie Suzie from the time she was a puppy until now. She is about to turn 16. I've nursed her through chemo therapy and surgeries. She continues to have a zest for long walks and what ever food she can get her paws on. My Tabby cat Tiger made it to 14. He had a lot of medical needs in his final...
Ariel can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Ariel has years of experience with pets. She is very responsible and gentle and has a loving nature. Your pet couldn't be in better hands. "
tahai A.
5.0
(1)
Dog mom and dog lover with four years of dog walking and caretaking experience. I offer: Dog walking, dog sitting and boarding services Excited to meet and care for your furry friend!
Mia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came back home happy and healthy as ever. Very friendly individual and really good with dogs. Hands down my go to dog...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had 6 dogs in my entire life and I have been caring for dogs more than half my life now I truly love it. If could go back I would of been a veterinarian I would work for free however, I have felt this calling to care for those who don't have a voice. I took care of my dog mara for over a year where I administered insulin...
Arlene can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Noel L.
Jersey City, NJ
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver With CPR And First Aid Certifications. Proficient In Caring Elderly
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Manage patient schedules and ensure all doctors appointments are kept. Perform light housekeeping duties and meal preparation. Administer medications following doctor& instructions. Help patients complete prescribed therapy and exercise routines. Remove safety hazards and report issue to management and / or family. Groomed and...
Noel can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Noel Martin is reliable, caring, efficient and always ready to do whatever is needed if him. He has a mild manner and is a pleasure to have around. "
Silvia D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assisting children and adults with daily life skills. Transporting children and adults to scheduled appointments. Maintaining household duties and responsibilities. Administering medications as needed. Working with different agencies such as DYFS, DDD & other referrals. Assisting clients at their places of employment. Work with...
5.0
"Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with her services. My cat was well taken cared of and appeared to enjoy her presence as well. Thank you for your...
Sara K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I offer pet sitting services in Downtown Jersey City in your own home where he/she is most comfortable! I offer dog walking, overnight care and drop in visits. I always send a progress report via text or email each time I visit with pictures/videos so you are at peace your babies are being well cared for. I'm comfortable...
Janeanne can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Janeanne pig-sat my two guinea pigs on multiple occasions. They are getting old and require medicine administration and a lot of TLC. Not only did Janeanne care for them very well but she also gave me routine updates. I am moving away from Jersey City and am very...
Brittany D.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I am a former veterinary technician with 8+ years of experience working with cats and dogs of all breeds and personalities. I can administer medication if needed, tend to post-op pets, follow all guidelines for your pet, perform light grooming, trim nails and most importantly spend plenty...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Very thorough with attention to detail. I am totally comfortable with my pets in her care. Goes above and beyond "
Javier M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A letter of recommendation and/or my resume will be shared upon request.
I am a student earning a degree in Secondary and Special Education. I have 4 years of professional experience babysitting ages 1. 5-14. I have taught preschool for a year, in which I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns-5-year-olds. I...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is great. Very upbeat and engaged, patient with my very high- energy 8-year-old. Arrived on time, followed instructions, an overall pleasure to work with. And my son loved her. I recommend her without reservation. "
Care member
Anny G.
Bayonne, NJ
$35-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Being part of a child's education helps me unlearn in order to continue learning. Redering more than 10 years of experience, Tutoring / coaching skills and credentials and experience in Early Childhood Education, Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Chemical Dependency Counselor and RE & CBT Strategies needed to...
5.0
"Child Care regulations and child safety standards fall short in comparison to Anny's care and professionalism. "
Ray G.
Alexandra S.
Rutherford, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently looking for a part time position in the Rutherford, NJ area as I am currently working a full time job from 5am-2 p.m. M-F. Looking for a position around the following times and days: 3:00PM/3:30PM-5:30/6:00 p.m. 2-3 times a week (days are flexible). Starting the end of March.
Background: I currently have 11 years of...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra is amazing with children. She attends to their needs and is always looking for new ways to help the kids in whatever it is that it may be. She is very outgoing and energetic with all ages, and has several years of experience for caring for children. Very...
Amy Z.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm a warm and patient 24-year-old artist and textile-maker living in Brooklyn. I graduated cum laude from NYU two years ago where I studied mental health with a focus on children. I am passionate about early childhood, and in another year or two, I plan to go back to school for my masters in art therapy. I am looking...
Rosalind can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"There are so many amazing things to say about Lindy! She is kind, sensitive, attentive, flexible, reliable very communicative, and simply a lovely human being. I trust her whole-heartedly with my children and to be honest, she has very much become a part of our...
Care member
Alexandria S.
Hackensack, NJ
$15-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexandria, I'm 21, and a junior at Rutgers University New Brunswick majoring in psychology. I am looking for part-time employment this summer and can work from June 1st to August 17th with some minor exceptions due to preplanned family events. I am able to provide services including babysitting, playing, driving...
Alexandria can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandria was good about communicating in advance of the sitting, was on time, and was great with my 2 year old - and that was at 6 in the morning! I'd absolutely hire her again! "
Elke H.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jacob, I'm a happy go lucky, fun loving guy with over 8 years of experience as a housekeeper, pet-sitter, and caregiver. As a house keeper for both commercial and residential clients, I have developed a strong attention-to-detail work ethic and know how to thoroughly and efficiently clean any space. Growing up...
Jacob can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Jacob has been an amazing weekly housekeeper with us for the past 5 months. He's communicative, highly reliable, and happily obliges with our nit-picky preferences. I'm constantly optimizing how we organize things and how we like our house to be cleaned, and Jacob...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hey I am a Dad, and a caregiver I have 8 years of experience as a caregiver, I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I am fully vaccinated. I pay attention to details, I have vast experience as a caregiver I have worked in hospitals and in nursing homes. As I have worked a home health aid
Damilola can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, personal care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Lina R.
Clifton, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
With more that 15 years of experience in cleaning house and commercial, I'm now in Clifton NJ looking a part time for Monday to Friday. Im working with a team to offer a fast quality and meticulous organizer service feel free to ask about estimate. Organizer services will s offering by weekends. Im not a company I'm independent...
Lina can also help with: Basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Lina is a terrific housekeeper and a very nice person. She is thorough and dependable. We highly recommend her."
Mary B.
5.0
(1)
Proven talent with a record of accomplishment in the sector of customer service functions while ensuring impeccable accuracy in all work. Growth-focused and detail-oriented achiever with fast-on-feet aptitude in a complex business-operations environ, focused on customer retention rates by rapidly identifying unique customer...
Aneika can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced housekeeper who has been in the business for over 3 years. I am a hardworking and dedicated individual who is committed to ensuring excellent customer service. I'm very organized, efficient and detail-oriented. I'm also a very caring person who always puts the needs of my clients ahead of her own.
Brianna can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization
5.0
"Brianna is great, she is everything she says she is, organized,effecient and detail-oriented, plus she is caring and gives you great tips on how to home school your children. "
Fragrance C.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Kearny, NJ
Sarah A.
5.0
Sarah has been an absolutely phenomenal nanny for our daughter from 3 months to 7 months! She is reliable, communicates well, and most telling of all, our daughter loves her!
- Jocelyn S.
Ariel S.
5.0
Ariel has years of experience with pets. She is very responsible and gentle and has a loving nature. Your pet couldn't be in better hands.
- tahai A.
Mia S.
5.0
Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came back home happy and healthy as ever. Very friendly individual and really good with dogs. Hands down my go to dog walker and dog sitter while Im away....
- Care member
Noel L.
5.0
Noel Martin is reliable, caring, efficient and always ready to do whatever is needed if him. He has a mild manner and is a pleasure to have around.
- Silvia D.
Dashana C.
5.0
Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with her services. My cat was well taken cared of and appeared to enjoy her presence as well. Thank you for your skills!
- Sara K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Kearny, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Kearny, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Kearny, NJ is $21.14 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 Kearny, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Kearny, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.