Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Newton Upper Falls, MA
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Find therapy dogs in Newton Upper Falls, MA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Newton Upper Falls, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Newton Upper Falls, MA
Victoria S.
Newton Upper Falls, MA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Have had experience caring for rabbits, cats, dogs, birds, and a variety of exotic pets. Most services I am able to do are grooming, walking, activities, cleanup, and sick care.
Victoria can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, grooming, pet transportation, dog training & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Organized individual with own transportation. Can run errands, bill payments, grocery pickup, house sitting, arranging services, assisted shopping, etc.
[CPR and First Aid Certified] I prefer to take an approach that can push people to the best of their abilities, involving motor and sensory skills along with STEM based activities. I have had experience with multiple care needs including: GERD, CHARGE Syndrome, Autism, G-Tube, Cornelia De Lange Syndrome, Acid Reflux, ADHD,...
5.0
(3)
[Red Cross Certified] My priorities are to have a calming approach with children and encourage activities daily for their motor skills and cognitive abilities. I have had experience with multiples of children , and prefer to manage the day with a routine.
When it comes to taking care of children, I believe it is good to meal...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria was a pleasure to have around our home. She helped out a lot with chores and making sure the kids were occupied with some activities. Simply put, she is wonderful and I will hire her again!"
Isabella G.
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
Judith B.
Dorchester, MA
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
5.0
(4)
I have 10 years of experience and am highly motivated and skilled in senior care. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I have worked with patients from various backgrounds.
Birie can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Very caring, pleasant and positive person. My mother loved Birie and looked forward to her coming to the house. Birie helped my mother with cooking, laundry and light cleaning., and She also provided her with companionship during the day"
Care member
Caitlyn M.
Somerville, MA
$28-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlyn, I'm 24 years old with roughly six years of nannying experience! Ive also worked as a preschool teacher mainly in the toddler classroom while also helping out in the infant room for about one year. As well as my long experience with toddler aged children, I have also worked with a wide variety of ages from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlyn is wonderful! She took care of our son from about 7 months to 12 months of age. She was so sweet with him. Played lots of games, took him on strolls and to the park, and sang to him. Our son was always excited to see Caitlyn when she arrived- they...
Stephanie R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been known for my empathy and skills with little ones since I was a kid myself and after 20 years of providing care, I have not lost my silly charm, only gained the experience necessary to help raise confident and conscientious children. I have experience with kids aged birth through elementary school, but my superpowers...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah has been the nanny for our two children since they were babies. They are now 4 and 7, and since they both go to school, Sarah only needs to take care of them in the PM. We hope she is able to find another family to work for in the morning.
Sarah is 100%...
Amber K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a clinician at a therapeutic day school with a Master's in Drama Therapy from Lesley University. Fun fact about me: I have nine younger siblings! On top of my experience with children in therapeutic and school settings, I have ample experience caring for my nine mini-me's as well as babysitting and working with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Lizzy is the best. My kids beg for her. Not only is she patient and calm in the face of naughtiness but also entertaining. She sang to them and created an improv activity that they thought was so fun. It's really nice to leave my kids with someone whom I trust, has...
Gisele L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a housekeeper / house cleaning so that I can show my organizational skills and cleaning experience to keep a house well cared for and organized. I like to help families / people with the daily tasks they don't do, the people I work for are very happy and grateful. I am punctual, responsible and full of...
Karine can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Karine is easy to deal with, is always on time, is flexible when needed and does a great job!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a graduate of the University of Virginia with majors in Spanish and Speech Pathology. I have many years of nanny and babysitting experience and was a behavioral therapist in social skills classes for two years in Santa Monica where I used ABA techniques. I've worked with and taken care of children from newborns to preteens,...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Claire has been an incredible caregiver to our 9 month old daughter!! Our daughter's face lights up every time she enters the room. Claire is very in tune to milestone development, and there is never a dull moment during "play time". Would HIGHLY recommend Claire...
Nicole L.
5.0
(7)
Hi there! My name is Stefica, and I recently graduated with my Bachelors in HR Management and a law student. I have over 5 years of nannying experience and am comfortable working with all age groups, from newborns to high schoolers.
When I'm not nannying or studying, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, reading &...
Stefica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stefica is great with people, she's cheerful and charismatic! I've gotten the chance to meet her through a friend of our local Church! I would consider Stefica a good friend and hard worker."
Daniel R.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi
I'm Juliana , I can be your house cleaner,
I have experience and reference,
We can talk more if you're interested!
Please let me know if you would like my services.
Thanks !
Juliana.
Juliana can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Juliana was prompt, thorough, dependable, and did a wonderful job cleaning my apartment for my move out!"
Wesley M.
Madeline C.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Madi and I live in Wellesley, MA. I am currently a college student at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA as a Special Education major. I have always loved animals, big and small. I now have about 6 years of experience in pet care as my friend and I used to run our own service in and around the neighborhood....
Madeline can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Made a terrific connection with our Goldendoodle. Professional, courteous and trustworthy. We will recommend to our friends and family!"
Solomon B.
5.0
(1)
Professionals with 10+ years experience skilled in Acute, Skilled Unit Services, Memory care and Homecare setting.
Mbatudde can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."
Buz L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I clean every house I nanny for as part of my responsibilities. Purely because I have on OCD personality and cleaning seems to soothe this job comes naturally to me. I clean my parents seasonal rental properties and additionally clean my fathers business offices and work vans.
Morgan can also help with: Attic cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide loving and caring attention for the entire time period. Iv been doing this for about two years now. I'm comfortable with all breeds and different sized animals. most of my clients are dogs and cats, however if your Childs pet gerbil needs a home for your vacation time I can definitely do that as well. My daily schedule...
Kate can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Faith D.
Cambridge, MA
$25-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have had ample experience working as a caregiver in the Greater Boston Area. I have worked with care. com's backup care service since the summer of 2016 and have subsequently provided care for numerous families during my winter and summer breaks in Boston. I have experience babysitting children ages 8 months to 13...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith has cared for our 2.5-year-old son for about a week when we were supposed to work but was almost at the last days of covid in January. She was so nice, very punctual, always calm, and always entertaining overall. She has extensive childcare experience and she...
Tugce K.
Nmesoma O.
Medford, MA
$30-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative lady who has 2+ years care experience.
With me, you and loved one will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks like grocery shopping, meal preparation, light house keeping if required. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
Nmesoma can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Nmesoma is an educated cultured girl
Dependable loving work
Always smiling and well in work while lightly singing ( experience qualified)
Religious thinking makes our life upward
Very reasonable in asking for the remuneration
We had always enjoyed her...
Dhanjibhai P.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Newton Upper Falls, MA
Victoria S.
5.0
Victoria has been such a help with our 3 year old! It was great having some activities she set up for him on the weekend, along with helping to organize the playroom. She has been dependable and flexible with any last minute changes. It is truly a blessing to have her around.
- Angela S.
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
- Care member
Birie B.
5.0
Birie took wonderful care of my mother for two years at home, which allowed her to continue living independently and stay in her apartment for much longer than would have been possible without her help. Birie was a blessing to our entire family and we felt very fortunate to have had her as mom’s...
- Care member
Caitlyn M.
5.0
Caitlyn started with us when our daughter was just 3 months old and was with us for a year until we started daycare! Our daughter absolutely loves Caitlyn and would screech in the morning every time Caitlyn walked in the door. They always spent time outside at the park, on walks, reading books,...
- Care member
Sarah R.
5.0
Sarah has been the nanny for our two children since they were babies. They are now 4 and 7, and since they both go to school, Sarah only needs to take care of them in the PM. We hope she is able to find another family to work for in the morning.
Sarah is 100% dependable, punctual, and organized....
- Amber K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Newton Upper Falls, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Newton Upper Falls, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Newton Upper Falls, MA, 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 Newton Upper Falls, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Newton Upper Falls, MA is $22.50 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 Newton Upper Falls, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Newton Upper Falls, MA. 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 Newton Upper Falls, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Newton Upper Falls, MA, 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 Newton Upper Falls, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Newton Upper Falls, MA, 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.