Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Lancaster, PA
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Find therapy dogs in Lancaster, PA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Lancaster, PA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Lancaster, PA
Richard A.
Lancaster, PA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I am a dual certified special education/English teacher based in Lancaster County with over seven years of teaching experience at the middle and high school levels. I've also served as a school literacy coordinator and spearheaded a school-wide reading and writing initiatives to increase literacy in all content areas....
I'm a positive, supportive, encouraging caregiver for all ages and nearly all diagnoses. I am not a nurse but have an allied health and human service background. Specialties I've worked in: communication disorders (audiology), ABA with autistic children, chronic and severe mental illness, adult/teen psychiatric treatment, and...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am seeking to provide care and companionship for you or your loved one. I am kind, patient, and enthusiastic. I will be happy to keep you company, share your interests and look after your well-being.
Services include transportation to medical appointments, shopping, salon/barber, library, and a visit with friends or family if...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kathleen took care of our 98 year old mother for 6 months until sadly, she passed. Kathleen was like a member of our family, very loving, gentle and nurturing. She is a good listener and extremely reliable, patient, and empathic. She created a friendship with our...
Marten K.
Lauren H.
New Providence, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lauren! I began babysitting at 12 and I truly love it! I have 5 years of nannying experience. My senior year of high school I was given the opportunity to work as an intern at Twin Valley Elementary in the 1st grade classroom. As an intern I would work one on one with students helping them improve their reading...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Beccah. I have 2 years of experience working in a home for mentally and physically handicapped individuals. I am able help with transportation services, medical management, companionship, light house keeping and cooking.
Rebeccah can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, respite care, personal care, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I provide housekeeping services on a schedule and cleaning plan tailored specifically for each family's need.
My favorite thing about helping families is giving them back their time! More time for date night more time for family fun... Ladies lunch or more time on the course... It's amazing what having a housekeeper...
Emily can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Hi! I'm Lauren. I'm 18 and just graduated from high school. I'm willing to come to you and provide any cleaning help or service needed. Please message with any questions.
Lauren can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, window washing & more
Hi, I have been working as an occupational therapy assistant in various settings for the past 3. 5 years. I enjoy working one on one with others and helping them gain or improve on the skills they need in their daily lives. Due to the lack of work available in my location as a therapist, the past year I had been working in an...
Victoria K.
Willow Street, PA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Victoria! Im a 22-year-old recent graduate from Millersville University. While my degree is in Business Administration, I always wanted to be an elementary school teacher. I absoluetly love kids and can't wait to have my own someday! I have multiple years of babysitting experience throughout middle and high school...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
My name is Grace and I currently work at a Church part-time as their student program coordinator. I have been married to my lovely husband since 2021. I find joy in spending time with kids and getting to be present for them and love them through anything going on in life. I am passionate and caring, with a huge heart for...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia! I am 32 years old and have 10+ years in childcare experience. I have 6 years working in childcare and I am also an English teacher. I am CPR certified, have my Child Abuse clearance, FBI Background Check clearance, and a PA Criminal History clearance (available upon request). I am also very comfortable...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am a mom of 2 with 10 years of daycare/private nanny experience. I am a behavior technician soon to be certified in autistic support therapies / ABA.
I have been in the daycare field since 2013 and have worked with all ages 6 weeks-12 years of age. I love lesson planning, art and crafts and story time.
I would love to help...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! I've found that my passion in life if working with and building relationships with children who have special needs, and children in general, as well as the elderly population. I have previously worked as an occupational therapy assistant in a nursing home setting with the elderly as well as in homes with children 0-3 years...
Kirstie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lydia F.
Lititz, PA
$12-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an enthusiastic, committed, young woman who has experience with in home child care ages newborn to teens including special needs (Autism and Asperger's). I have a Bachelors in Psychology and am completing my Masters in Counseling. I am currently working with children as a social worker for a local foster care agency. I love...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"The second we met Lydia, we knew she was perfect! Her bubbly happy demeanor and positive presence was felt immediately, and the way our kids took to her was extremely impressive. She understands children and how to respond to their ages and where they are in...
Cheryl B.
Jessica M.
Lititz, PA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a RNA/CNA with 9 years experience working with senior citizens in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and Home care. I have a lot of training with therapy as I do restorative therapy and I also have 9 years of dementia training and experience. I also specialize in end of life care.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"We hired Jessica to help care for my father in the remaining days of his life. She was such a comfort, help and servant to our family, especially my mother. We would hire her again in a heartbeat. She went over and above what we expected. She truly was an answer to...
Pam L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brittney. After graduating with my associates in Early Childhood Education from HACC in 2019, and working as a lead teacher for toddlers in a childcare center for two plus years, I decided to continue my education at Millersville University. I graduated from Millersville last August with my bachelors in...
Brittney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I cannot say enough kind words about Brittney. This is my first time using Care.com and she has set such a high standard for me.
Brittney has so many natural caregiver qualities that it is no wonder she is working on her degree in elementary education. My...
Jenna W.
Ashley M.
Atglen, PA
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a wife & mom of a 6-month-old little boy. I am organized, dedicated, self motivated and reliable. I love to clean, help others and also teach children of all ages! For the last four years I have served as a Financial Service Specialist at Truist Bank. I have been babysitting and dog sitting since I was 12. Now that I'm a...
Ashley can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
I am a wife & mom of a 6-month-old little boy. I am organized, dedicated, self motivated and reliable. I love to clean, help others and also teach children of all ages! For the last four years I have served as a Financial Service Specialist at Truist Bank. I have been babysitting and dog sitting since I was 12. Now that I'm a...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is compassionate, fun, energetic and observant. She is great with kids and cleaning!! Definitely recommend her for the best care!"
Jordan S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Kelli! I am 38 years old and married with two kids! I worked in childcare for 13 years prior to having my children. I have cared for infants and children up to 12 years old. I was a lead teacher, a site-coordinator/director at an after-school program and a summer nanny as well. When I had worked in child care,...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She's awesome, always on time or ahead of time and my son loves having her over!"
Anya L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashleigh B and I am a very fun, caring, easy going, and responsible, person! I am a traveling occupational therapist who is currently living in Delaware, but is originally from Lititz, PA! I attended Elizabethtown College where I majored in occupational therapy and minored in both psychology and coaching! I...
Ashleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashleigh is the best! She took care of our two daughters (ages 3 and 5 months) for four weeks while we were in town. Ashleigh is very fun and super dependable. Our girls adore her! We would love to hire her again next time we are in Lititz!"
Jessica K.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lancaster, PA
Kathleen A.
5.0
Kathleen took care of our 98 year old mother for 6 months until sadly, she passed. Kathleen was like a member of our family, very loving, gentle and nurturing. She is a good listener and extremely reliable, patient, and empathic. She created a friendship with our mother and the two of them would...
- Marten K.
Lydia F.
5.0
Lydia was phenomenal! Our 3 kids (6, 3, and 16mon) easily warmed to her sweet and engaging personality. She was punctual, asked all the right questions, and wanted everything done to my liking. The kids have already asked when she is coming back! We'll definitely have her back In the future!
- Jaime L.
Jessica M.
5.0
We hired Jessica to help care for my father in the remaining days of his life. She was such a comfort, help and servant to our family, especially my mother. We would hire her again in a heartbeat. She went over and above what we expected. She truly was an answer to my prayers.
- Pam L.
Brittney F.
5.0
I cannot say enough kind words about Brittney. This is my first time using Care.com and she has set such a high standard for me.
Brittney has so many natural caregiver qualities that it is no wonder she is working on her degree in elementary education. My 18-month-old gravitated towards her so...
- Jenna W.
Ashley M.
5.0
Ashley is compassionate, fun, energetic and observant. She is great with kids and cleaning!! Definitely recommend her for the best care!
- Jordan S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lancaster, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lancaster, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lancaster, PA, 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 Lancaster, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lancaster, PA is $18.09 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 Lancaster, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lancaster, PA. 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 Lancaster, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lancaster, PA, 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 Lancaster, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lancaster, PA, 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 Lancaster, PA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Lancaster, PA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.