Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Kensington, MD
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Find therapy dogs in Kensington, MD that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Kensington, MD
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Kensington, MD
I would love to provide you with my cleaning services. I have been cleaning for over 4 years. I take pride in my work and love to provide my clients with the most excellent service. I take my time and pay attention to detail and very thorough with my cleaning.
I have references if needed as well.
Katherine can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"I have been using Kathy’s services for a year now and couldn’t be happier. I have dust allergies and a small child so am very picky but she exceeds my expectations. She has great attention to detail and makes sure all areas of the home (corners, under/behind...
Jacqueline C.
Knowledgeable with a 9yrs extensive experience working in Assisted elderly clients with all in home needs including bathing, food preparation, CPR certified and able to provide housekeeping services, household chores, and transportation to appointments or social events. Ensured that special needs were met for clients with...
Anthony can also help with: Personal care, dementia, transportation, mobility assistance, companionship
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I have experience with Dementia Care. My mother in law was a handful, she needed constant supervision. I was the one who would take her shopping and out to lunch. I was the Thelma to her Louise. I was beside her through every stage of her illness. My father in law was a home body, but there was never a dull moment when I was...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, respite care, transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter/House Sitter With Years of Experience And Excellent References
5.0
(2)
I cared for three cats in their Easton, MD home for nearly four years until their owner, K. moved to Texas. I had a key to her home and visited her cats daily when she was out of town. I also brought in the mail daily and sometimes shopped for cat food and other pet and household supplies. She was very happy with my services,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends.
She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As...
Preitha M.
Hello! My name is Paige and I am a full time student at Towson University seeking a degree in Family and Human Services with a minor in Business Administration. I have completed my associates degree in general studies, taken a wide variety of courses, and am a fun, caring tutor. I have experience tutoring in basic ASL,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Auvelina (I also go by Lina) & I am looking for a full time nanny position! I have over 35 years of experience in childcare. I was the eldest of all of my siblings and so I helped take care of my siblings and ever since turning 16 I have provided childcare services for many families. My longest childcare...
Auvelina can also help with: Light cleaning
I have a Masters degree is Secondary Special Education and Transition Services and 15+ years of experience in the field as a babysitter, special education teacher and more recently as an adult service provider for individuals with disabilities. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Hi. I am a 36-year-old female looking for occasional (or possibly regular depending on the commitment) weekend sitter jobs for children of all ages and needs. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have a masters degree in secondary special education and transitions services and have about 15 years experience...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I'd describe my personality as carring, responsible and open minded.
I like caring for homes because it is something that I am passionate, and is something y en yo y doing.
I started housekeeping 6 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to spend time whit my family
One thing you should know about me is that I am responsible and...
5.0
(3)
I have cared for dogs and cats my whole adult life. Currently have 4 cats and working for a dog walking/pet sitting service. My schedule is somewhat flexible. Additionally.
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Rachel has been pet sitting my cats and dog since 2014. She is always dependable and flexible with my requests and is great with keeping in good communications with me when I am away. "
Jenny C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a single mom, it can be difficult to balance kids, work, errands, and personal time. Kaitlyn is an amazing help! I regularly have her baby sit for me. She's always coming up with exciting things to do with the kids (ages 7 and 4) while I'm busy. I even have her...
Daisy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jackie and I have my own dog training business. I offer in home training for all ages and breeds of dogs. Anything from basic behavior issues to desensitizing to certain triggers, I can help with it all! Feel free to inquire about the services offered as well as check us out on our website and IG. Besides the dog...
Jackie can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Jackie did a great job looking after my pet rabbit while I was out of town. She communicated with me throughout the whole process and took great care of my bunny. I would hire her again and totally recommend her to others!"
Lauren R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate person, I give all of me when I work so the families can rely on me for other times they need my services, I like to learn from every opportunity, so I can improve every time. I'd describe my personality as versatile, affectionate, and proactive.
I like working with pets because I love how pure they are,...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Laura did an amazing job with my dog. She took great care of my Kira for about 2 weeks while I was in my honeymoon. She is the kind of person that gets along with animals so I had nothing to worry about. Can't recommend enough!!"
Kira O.
Deborah S.
Silver Spring, MD
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Will Love Your Fur, Or Feathered, Babies As My Own!
5.0
(3)
Hello, all! My name is Deborah. I'm a caring and responsible college student wanting to help out and look after some four legged friends. I provide pet-sitting services in your home. I have experience looking after a variety of pets. I have two dogs and I also recently added a kitten to the family. I've had hamsters, a bunny and...
Deborah can also help with: Administration of medicine
5.0
"I have hired Deborah on many occasions for care of my dog. For daily care, and overnite, as long as 5 days. Deborah moved into my house to care for my sick dog. I was away and needed my dog home after a traumatic and life threatening illness. Deborah was quick to...
Lauren G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services!
As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...
Shaanti can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck."
Candy S.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience.
=>Assist patient when they want to their doctor.
=>Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming..
=>Providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirement; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
Meka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Meka is nice, kind and considerate. She is also very caring."
Care member
Zeina F.
Washington, DC
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible And Experienced Occupational Therapy Student
5.0
(2)
My name is Zeina, I am a licensed doctor of Occupational Therapy, I am 26 years old and I have worked with children for the past 10 years. I am looking to pick up some babysitting hours on weekends! I currently live in DuPont and work at a special education school in DC. A little bit of my history: I was previously a babysitter...
Zeina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zeina is an extremely organized, caring, and respectful young woman. And she can cook too!"
Laina D.
Ansley J.
Washington, DC
$18-21/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your home as well as dog walking services! I have grown up with dogs all my life and in my free time I volunteered with local animal shelters in the last few years - walking the dogs, feeding, and just keeping them company :) I am a huge animal person and would love to meet and take care of yours!
Ansley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"fabulous & reliable - my kids and golden retriever loved her!"
Caroline S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Emmie, and I am a second-year occupational therapy student. I've been working as a nanny for a year now; however, I've been watching kids for 5-6 years. I love observing kids and contributing to their growth through various activities, such as arts and crafts, going to the park, or my personal favorite-musical...
Emmie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emmie was awesome with my daughter. She is a baby whisperer honestly. I was weary of getting someone to care for my daughter while we went out. But Emmie is now our regular baby sitter for date nights. Definitely recommend:)"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Trustworthy, house cleaning with more than 7 years of experience, my services includes:Tidying up your spaces, kitchens and bathrooms, general dusting, cleaning floors, wiping surfaces.
Yadira can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Kensington, MD
Katherine G.
5.0
I have been using Kathy’s services for a year now and couldn’t be happier. I have dust allergies and a small child so am very picky but she exceeds my expectations. She has great attention to detail and makes sure all areas of the home (corners, under/behind furniture etc.) are cleaned. She’s...
- Jacqueline C.
Elizabeth V.
5.0
Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends.
She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As parents, this allows us as to be...
- Preitha M.
Rachel L.
5.0
We've had several good dog walkers, but Rachel is the best we've ever had. She is responsible, punctual and very kind. She keeps me informed if she notices anything out of the ordinary with the dogs. I trust her absolutely. She has been very conscientious throughout the pandemic. I've had no...
- Amanda F.
Kaitlyn K.
5.0
Kaitlyn is such an incredible nanny and just a sweet blessing to our whole family! She started when our third child was only 8 weeks old and was so sweet and loving towards him. I instantly felt comfortable and secure with her in our home while caring for my children...her sweet spirit radiates! She...
- Lauren B.
Jackie M.
5.0
Jackie did a great job looking after my pet rabbit while I was out of town. She communicated with me throughout the whole process and took great care of my bunny. I would hire her again and totally recommend her to others!
- Lauren R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Kensington, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Kensington, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Kensington, 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 Kensington, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Kensington, MD is $25.44 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 Kensington, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Kensington, 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 Kensington, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Kensington, 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 Kensington, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Kensington, 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.