Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Newark, DE
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Find therapy dogs in Newark, DE that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Newark, DE
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Newark, DE
Makenzie C.
Newark, DE
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dog Lover Always Looking To Take Care Of Pets And Walk Dogs. Available For Overnight Care Also.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Everything on my account says pet care and I can't figure out how to change it. But my name is Makenzie and I have had a lot of experience with kids over the past 7-8 years. I have always babysat for family and friends and am comfortable with kids of all ages. I worked at a daycare for 3 years with the responsibility of taking...
Makenzie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Adiatu K.
Newark, DE
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Certified Nursing Assistant And Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years experience working with Alzheimer's/dementia clients. I have also worked with clients that needs rehabilitation. I helped out with activity of daily livings for e. g bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, companionship, transportation and errands. I became an aide...
Adiatu can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's thoughtful and caring, if you are feeling blue, she'll Crack a joke to get you to smile and feel better. She gets tasks done thoroughly and treats people with kindness and respect."
Olivia P.
Kabrinna E.
Newark, DE
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Education: Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis; Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Psychology/sociology
Experience: 6 years working with individuals of the neurodivergent population (mainly autism); currently work full time providing ABA therapy in early intervention center to toddlers with autism. I also have a...
Kabrinna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Adiatu K.
Newark, DE
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a fun, loving, dedicated, and flexible person to work with. I have over 2 years of experience babysitting kids. Working with children is my passion as I am in school for occupational therapy.
Adiatu can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Riley R.
Newark, DE
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Riley, and I am passionate about working with children and providing a safe, nurturing environment for them to thrive.
With experience caring for my 20-month-old niece and serving as a camp counselor in 2016, I have developed essential skills in child supervision, engaging activities, and ensuring their well-being....
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Charlotte D.
Newark, DE
$12-15/hr
Hi, I'm Charlotte and I am looking for an opportunity to spend time with animals during the week. I grew up caring for dogs and cats and am a part of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a University-sponsored program that trains puppies for eventual service work. That being said, I have experience with energetic and playful...
Charlotte can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
Lucy B.
Newark, DE
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
I am a dependable, service-focused healthcare professional with over 6 years of experience in Human Services caring for people with disabilities all in a nursing facility, day program, group home settings and private duties. I am highly skilled in grooming and bathing assistance, assisting in Activities of Daily Living, taking...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gianna, and I am looking for a babysitting job for the spring semester (Jan-May). I am a current senior at the University of Delaware, and will be graduating in May with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, and will be attending Drexel University for Physical Therapy school come the fall!
I have experience with...
Gianna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Offer pet services as well! Tailored to what you need, flexible and extremely comfortable with pets!
Nicole can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
I am a certified teacher with a master's degree in Special Education and Autism, and I am also certified to teach English and History. I have 10+ years of experience teaching and tutoring elementary, middle and high school students.
I am also a certified national job coach servicing adults with disabilities.
I love what I do,...
Jessica A.
Newark, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Housekeeping at Dover AFB experience, also worked for the Maids service. I do light housekeeping. And I am comfortable with pets, if they are comfortable with me.
Jessica can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
Katherine M.
Newark, DE
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old child care professional with 5+ years of experience with ages 0-12. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2022 with a Human Services major and Disabilities Studies and Medical Social Services minors. I have experience with home based and center based care, including serving as a lead Infant/Toddler...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate has been a blessing to our family. She is reliable, mature and flexible. She is very sweet but can be strong and authoritative when needed to be. We would recommend her to anyone!"
Kitty B.
Cleaning services offered $20-$25
Hello guys my name is Amanda and I'm looking for random cleaning jobs around the area.
Amanda can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization
Caitlin A.
Newark, DE
$14-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am currently employed full time (M-F 8:30-5:30) as a Supervisor at a medical equipment company.
I am here to offer child care, household care and pet care services.
I absolutely love children of all ages and animals of all types! I worked as an Assistant Teacher for a childcare learning...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
I am a dependable, service-focused healthcare professional with over 5 years of experience as a CNA caring for adults with disabilities all in a nursing facility, an adult day program, group home settings and private duties. I am highly skilled in grooming and bathing assistance, assisting in Activities of Daily Living, taking...
Lucy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
I am a animal lover! You can trust me with the care of your pet. I'm available for multiple services as stated on my page. Don't hesitate to reach out about your pet care!
Robin can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
With a strong focus on quality and attention to detail, I deliver top-quality cleaning, sanitation, laundry, and organization services, leveraging my extensive experience of over 12 years in the cleaning industry to provide unparalleled results.
Sheena can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Adrianna H.
Newark, DE
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am 24 years old and studied at the University of Delaware as a human services major with a double concentration in clinical services and early childhood education. I am completed my tece 1 class and am currently working on my tece 2. Currently, I hold CPR, first aid, and medication administration certifications. I am the...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alexandria B.
Newark, DE
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I can provide tutoring services for up to high school level education. I graduated high school with above a 4. 0 average while taking AP courses . Specifically concentrating on math, english , and science . I do especially well working with younger children in elementary or middle school since that is where I've had the most...
Caitlin A.
Newark, DE
$20-35/hr
Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am currently employed full time (M-F 8:30-5:30) as a Supervisor at a medical equipment company.
I am here to offer child care, household care and pet care services.
I absolutely love children of all ages and animals of all types! I worked as an Assistant Teacher for a childcare learning...
Caitlin can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Newark, DE
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Newark, DE?
To find a therapy dog near you in Newark, DE, 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 Newark, DE?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Newark, DE is $19.56 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 Newark, DE?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Newark, DE. 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 Newark, DE receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Newark, DE, 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 Newark, DE help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Newark, DE, 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 Newark, DE therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Newark, DE are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.