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60 therapy dogs are listed in Oaklyn, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Oaklyn, NJ
Kristyna M.
Oaklyn, NJ
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience with children of all ages because of my family being so close and my mom being a foster mother. I love being around children and being active and having fun, while also protecting and caring for them. I also love to clean and organize. I have two cats and have experience with dogs as well! I am...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nikki was punctual and flexible and built a great rapport with my 2 year old daughter. She will be great addition to your family."
Mario F.
Bobbie M.
Oaklyn, NJ
$18-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
I worked with all different individuals, from disabled to simply bedridden. I enjoy watching tv, cooking, cleaning & helping other feel good. I am great at things like simple conversation & helping with groceries. I can provide amazing services.
Bobbie can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! My name is Noelle, and I graduated in May of 2007 from Wheelock College in Boston. I majored in Child Development/Child Life. I babysat/assisted families in caring for their children during my time in school. I completed my Child Life internships at Joslin Diabetes Clinic, Children's Hospital Boston, and The Ivy...
Noelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was born an animal lover. I grew up always having a dog in our household . In 1989, I had adopted a cat named Skipper, and I had instantly became a cat lover as well. In 2015, I had an office job, and started walking my neighbors dog on my lunch break. I enjoyed it so much, that I expanded my services to pet sitting . Since...
Elaina can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"There is no one I trust more to watch my dog than Elaina (and that includes my family!). Elaina is compassionate, attentive, and responsible, and loves taking care of pets. Elaina always sends updates, so I know that Bodhi is never home alone, and gets plenty of...
Neil W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for a few different veterinary offices and pet stores in the last 20 years. From these positions, and owning various animals throughout my life, I have acquired a surprising amount of knowledge on not just dogs and cats, but birds, snakes, fish and even some livestock/farm animals. I love creatures of all kinds....
Theresa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Theresa back in October to walk and feed my dog at lunch when I have work. She has been very dependable and has never cancelled on me. She also has flexible scheduling. Since my schedule is always changing at work, the days I need her vary but she always...
Emily C.
5.0
(1)
Enthusiastic and dedicated professional seeking full time employment in Human Services. Knowledge base includes medical coding and billing, clerical, filing, HIPPA regulations. Experienced in health care settings, providing services to a diverse population for the past 20 years. I have worked with Alzheimer, Dementia, Hospice...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced house keeper for roughly the past 10 years. I specialize in common duties such as laundry, in depth cleaning, and organization. I also run errands, such as grocery shopping. I also offer pet sitting services to my clients who own any animals. I am excited to be part of the maintenance of your home.
Sandra can also help with: General room cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Very polite and professional. Extremely meticulous in carrying out her duties. Very hard worker."
Steven J.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
44-year-old single mother of 4/Early Childhood Educator with over 20 years of experience helping parents to raise happy, well rounded children.
I retired from child care last year to pursue a new business venture working with plants & flowers. My business is called Horticulture, located in the Brewerytown section of North...
Bahjah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Words alone can not describe how grateful we are to have met Bahaja. She was a wonderful caregiver to my two boys (newborn and 20month old). She was great at implementing my parenting style with the boys but also mixing her own childcare experience. My boys loves...
Malinda J.
Arianna H.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have six years of paid experience as a pet caretaker. My clients include individuals and families with:
-Cats, ages 1wk+
-Dogs, ages 4wk+
-Fish
-Turtles
-Geckos
I am open to learning to care for animals that I do not have experience with!
The services I am able to provide include, sitting (drop-ins, overnight and extended...
Arianna can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Arianna to feed my cats while I was away on vacation for 5 days. She was very engaging, texted me updates each visit and seemed to get to know the cats personalities. It put me at ease while I was away and that really helped me to have a relaxing much...
Melissa P.
5.0
(1)
I am a current graduate student in the accelerated occupational therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University. I only have classes on Fridays and Saturdays which means I am FREE to help watch, walk, feed, and play with your favorite animal. I am a certified EMT and have numerous background clearances available. I have a...
Maggie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Maggie truly cares about her work and puts her heart into all she does. She is extremely dependable, I have trusted her to work with my clients in my place on multiple occasions."
Victoria R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**Provided after-school childcare for over 10 years.
**Driving services available for pick up and drop offs to play dates/ extracurricular activities.
**I love being a positive influence around children.
Theresa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Theresa to look after my four-year-old daughter while I was on a business trip. I have been on care.com for almost 3 years now, and never have I ever met a more personable and reliable sitter than her! She goes above and beyond what you ask of her. She is...
Gwendolyn B.
Brenda W.
Darby, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
- I have a passion for helping others and will care for your loved one just like my own.
- I was employee of month 2017 and 2018 and on VIP list of Top Notch Caregivers.
- I have experience with bathing, incontinence, feeding, medication management; mobility, ambulation, fall-risks, clients with Alzheimer's/dementia, transfers,...
Brenda can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Brenda took wonderful care of my father who has several complicated health conditions (including heart disease and being paralyzed from the waist down). She was able to attend to all of his needs and did so with grace and great professionalism. She really cared...
Jim B.
5.0
(3)
CURRENTLY IN A FULL TIME POSITION. Hello! My name is Rachel, I currently live in Haverford! Caring for children has always been my greatest passion. I have worked for many families with many different needs. I have experience with infants, toddlers, elementary/middle grade children, twins, and pets of all kinds. I adore nature...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Our family worked with Rachel >2 years. She is extremely professional, mature, highly reliable and trustworthy. Our kids love Rachel and they still remain great friends. Rachel is an outstanding babysitter and we recommend her without reservation. "
Mindy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs. I have stayed with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets.
I am an energetic undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets!
Please feel free to contact me to discuss...
Marta can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I left my home and my two kitties in Marta's care when I went away for a long weekend, and she was marvelous: attentive, detail-oriented, warm, and responsible. I will absolutely contact her again for pet-care and after I have my baby in a few months for childcare,...
Sara T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am CPR certified and enjoy helping seniors. I believe they deserve respect and care as they age and can no longer help themselves. I have 8 years experience helping the elderly with dementia and can assist with medicine management, temperature checks, physical therapy, meal prep, eating assistance, walking, light...
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa currently cares for my father who has moderate dementia. She makes him breakfast and lunch, and gets him to do his PT exercises every day. She is patient and sweet, an excellent addition to our care team."
Linda M.
Shaylyn M.
Westville, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Shaylyn & I am looking for a house manager/nanny position. Just nannying is fine too but I would love to use all of my skills to make your life easier!
House manager- housekeeping, meal prep, errands, animal care, laundry, grocery shopping, etc!
Nannying- I have my Bachelors Degree in Human Services from...
Shaylyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shaylyn was outstanding with our young kids - warm, capable, and reliable. She was a joy to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for care for their kids, including infants (she was wonderful with our 7-month-old!). "
Kathleen C.
Jillian L.
Cherry Hill, NJ
$25-33/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm Jillian and I have a lot to offer to families looking for quality care for their children.
I've been a stay at home mom for many years to our two children. When our first was born I also cared for a 2y/o which was a wonderful experience for their family as well as ours.
I enjoy working with kids because they're authentic,...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Jillian has watched my children for years and I have been very pleased. From the moment we met, I could tell she is someone who enjoys children and I can say with 100% confidence that she genuinely loves my kids. She is professional, courteous, always friendly and...
Jennifer H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work as a school behavioral consultant providing therapy services at an elementary school. I have experience working with children in age groups K-12. I also have clearances that are required of all employees working with children in PA. I also work part time at a nannying agency where I have gained plenty of...
Kassandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kassandra was great!! She showed up on time and was great with my daughter. I’d hire her again."
Care member
Jordan K.
Blackwood, NJ
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jordan, I am 24 years old. I have experience working at an ABA Therapy office, working with children ages 2-25. We would have monthly trainings in CPR, first aid, etc. I am newly a certified Yoga teacher, and have worked as a preschool gymnastics teacher. I have been working with kids since I was 15 years old and...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Josiane L.
Philadelphia, PA
$30-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning and Kitchen Cleaning. I am sure you will be very satisfied with our services.
Josiane can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Very professional and on time do a very thorough job every time even help with the sheets ."
Courtney N.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Oaklyn, NJ
Kristyna M.
5.0
Nikki was punctual and flexible and built a great rapport with my 2 year old daughter. She will be great addition to your family.
- Mario F.
Elaina C.
5.0
There is no one I trust more to watch my dog than Elaina (and that includes my family!). Elaina is compassionate, attentive, and responsible, and loves taking care of pets. Elaina always sends updates, so I know that Bodhi is never home alone, and gets plenty of walks throughout the day. Elaina also...
- Neil W.
Theresa U.
5.0
Theresa was great with my pup! She was prompt and send an update to let me know she was there. The house was secure and in the order I left it. Would use Theresa again.
- Care member
Sandra V.
5.0
Very polite and professional. Extremely meticulous in carrying out her duties. Very hard worker.
- Steven J.
Bahjah M.
5.0
Bahj really invests her time into caring for a child. She offers helpful tips and advice that you can continue to use once her services has ended. She is truly a blessing to any household she enters.
- Huda A.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Oaklyn, NJ
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Oaklyn, NJ?
To find a therapy dog near you in Oaklyn, 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 Oaklyn, NJ?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Oaklyn, NJ is $19.67 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 Oaklyn, NJ?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Oaklyn, 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 Oaklyn, NJ receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Oaklyn, 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 Oaklyn, NJ help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Oaklyn, 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.