Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in New Milford, NJ
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Find therapy dogs in New Milford, NJ that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in New Milford, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in New Milford, NJ
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20+ yrs private & hospital and home setting medical experience, I'm comfortable with wound care, medication administration, physical therapy if need and or adjustments with clients. Extremely patient, easy going, compassionate, energetic, vibrant, motivated, organized, efficient, friendly and comfortable with Pets. Home...
Elizabeth can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Elizabeth was absolutely amazing. I had a very last minute need that she was able to accommodate. Not only that she was able to prepare meals, care for my disabled dog, run errands, and a variety of other things that I am incredibly grateful for. She’s smart, into...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with children when I was 12, babysitting my younger sister and cousins.
For 4 years I worked for the Boy Scouts of America both in NYC and Long Island which ran as an after-school program at schools in five boroughs grades 1-5. I was a program specialist and would lead the weekly lessons to my assigned den. A...
Viana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She always sends images and text messages throughout the day of the children and what they are doing. This allows...
Roni M.
Erin G.
Wood Ridge, NJ
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
5.0
(1)
I have 12 years of experience elderly care. I can help with daily hygiene. Transportation Services, companionship, housekeeping, meal preparation, feeding and Errands/Shopping.
I have BS degree in Psychology. I have over 10 years with Behavioral Health.
Leticia can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Letitia has been with us for nearly four months. She is dependable, attentive, and cares for my wife with compassion and understanding. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I am reliable,, patient, positive, caring, and empathetic. I have spent the last 2 years caring for my mother who had dementia.
Debra can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Debra has consistently shown me compassion, empathy and kindness. She is reliable and her level of professionalism is TOP NOTCH!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of two grown children. I have 10 years of experience. I'm happy to help with Transportation Services, Medical Management, Shopping and placing orders for all essentials, Meal
Preparation, Bathing, Personal care, Companionship.
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jen worked for my family by caring for my mom from 2012 through 2019. Ms. Jen would travel with us back and forth from NJ to FL, I don't know how I would have weathered caring for my mom with out Ms. Jen.
She was a tremendous blessing, she cared for my moms needs...
Miriam M.
5.0
(2)
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his needs but who sit with him and hold his hand She truly...
Alayne G.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Sarah was amazing with the kids. She brought crafts to entertain them and was always thinking of ways to make things fun for them. She was very responsible as well."
Sharon F.
Ariela R.
Bronx, NY
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been traveling for 3 years to many healing centers, working with children that have special needs, ADHD, depression, autism. I share over 300 different healing modalities, based off of what people experience. Acupressure, breathwork, yoga and an open minded fun imagination. I have a 2-year-old daughter who if you will...
Ariela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We only used Ariela for babysitting, but she was very kind and caring. Our son got along tremendously well with her little girl. My three year old said he had a great day and loved her cooking."
Care member
Joan I.
Bronx, NY
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Available For Full Or Part Time Or On A Biweekly Or Weekly Basis
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
General housekeeping including laundry on a daily basis or as needed whatever the needs are. Will iron if asked to do so, also cook light meals, do not mind pets and will come at a days notice. Organizing if that is a need but that is separate from housekeeping services and will work on Saturdays to meet customer needs.
Joan can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, refrigerator cleaning
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 walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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
(2)
Hello there! I am a music teacher and special educator with 7 years of experience in NYC schools. I recently resigned from my teaching position with the intention of working for families in their homes, given the state of today's world and COVID-19. My work can include home school consulting, assisting with virtual learning,...
5.0
"Mary is one of the most talented educators I know. She can related to any type of learning style and adjust curriculum accordingly. She helped my son transition to high high school and the challenging environment seamlessly. Mary is also a dream for a parent....
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: Mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Irena takes good care of my mother, and is warm and friendly."
Corinne F.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
Paola P.
Bronx, NY
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
"Reliable and experienced housekeeper with over four years of experience in maintaining cleanliness and organization. Able to perform basic cleaning tasks, organize deep sanitation spaces, and tend to general housekeeping tasks efficiently and on time. Committed to providing customers with superior service and satisfaction."
5.0
"Excellent work ethic, pleasant demeanor, independent thinker, gets the job done right the first time. I highly recommend Paola."
Edward N.
Itzel A.
Yonkers, NY
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Itzel. I live in Westchester County and graduated from Ithaca College ! My major (Recreational Therapy) has allowed me to expand my ideas and creativity when planning interventions for children. Growing up, I've always had a strong passion for kids and understand the importance of providing children with the proper care...
Itzel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Our family hired Itzel and two other sitters to babysit a group of cousins (aged baby through 7 y/o) while the adults went to a wedding. Itzel was professional, communicated well, worked well with the other sitters, and had the added bonus of being able to speak...
Jackelyn L.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Want to take a vacation? Work long hours? Have a new puppy that needs attention? Let me help care for your dog or cat. I provide pet sitting and overnight stays, walking, feeding, playtime and TLC. I am also trained as an animal shelter dog walker and companion.
Wendy can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Wendy was awesome! She took care of our cat for a week while we were out of the country. She sent us updates, along with cute pictures of our cat, and took amazing care of her! We will definitely be using her again."
Vye M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings parents! I'm Xenia I am currently offering quality child care :) I am a proud Latina so, I certainly speak Spanish fluently. I have been working with children all my life! Therefore, I've been lucky enough to always be surrounded by children as my work environment. I have previously worked in daycares with children as...
Xenia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Xenia worked with us for the last 1 year and took care of our active daughter from the time she was 1.5 years old to now 2.5 years old. She was very punctual, flexible, dependable, caring, loving & brought a positive energy to work daily. Over the course of the...
Veena M.
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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, parents! Are you in need of a trustworthy and caring babysitter for your little ones while you head to the gym, run errands, or enjoy a date night?
Look no further! As a dedicated parent to a 13-year-old, I understand the importance of finding reliable childcare. With years of experience, I offer a safe and nurturing...
Melinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I Hired Melinda as a last minute sitter to Stay with my 9yo daughter on a Saturday night. I had never used her before but she had been recommended from one of my daughters classmates parents. Melinda was very open to answer any questions that I had and made sure to...
Nicole M.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in New Milford, NJ
Elizabeth R.
5.0
Elizabeth was absolutely amazing. I had a very last minute need that she was able to accommodate. Not only that she was able to prepare meals, care for my disabled dog, run errands, and a variety of other things that I am incredibly grateful for. She’s smart, into healthy eating, and most...
- Care member
Viana V.
5.0
Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She always sends images and text messages throughout the day of the children and what they are doing. This allows me to feel like I am still with...
- Roni M.
Leticia D.
5.0
Letitia has been with us for nearly four months. She is dependable, attentive, and cares for my wife with compassion and understanding.
- Care member
Debra H.
5.0
Debra was very professional and has great communication skills, reliable. She was very patient and was able to adapt to our families needs. We trusted her with pick up and drop off to school and every time was on time always and even early at times. She did some lite cooking and connected with our...
- Care member
Jennifer B.
5.0
You could not ask for a better care giver than Jennifer. She is smart, compassionate and has a personality well suited to care giving. She has made many good suggestions to help my mother live safely in her home. You cannot do any better Jennifer!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in New Milford, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in New Milford, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in New Milford, 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 New Milford, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in New Milford, NJ is $19.14 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 New Milford, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in New Milford, 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 New Milford, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in New Milford, 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 New Milford, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in New Milford, 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.