Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Ontario, NY
Explore background-checked therapy dogs in Ontario, NY and find loving care for your furry friend.
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Find therapy dogs in Ontario, NY that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Ontario, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Ontario, NY
Brittany C.
Henrietta, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Caregiver In Summer And Part Time During School Year
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Brittany and I have a bachelors degree in Family& Human Development. I am currently working on my Masters in Mental Health Therapy. This past year I worked at a primary school as a teacher's aide. I enjoy playing games, doing arts and crafts, reading stories, and playing sports! I am loving, honest, and very...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany is a fantastic young lady. Brittany has worked camps for me in the past and is absolutely wonderful with children, She is a hard worker who is compassionate yet firm when need be. I highly recommend Brittany,"
Kevin O.
Kiya M.
East Rochester, NY
$19/hr • 4 yrs exp
Highly Experienced With Many Personality Types And Species!!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
School bound to start my education to become a veterinary technician, I am currently working as an animal care attendant/veterinary receptionist at a busy 4 doctor practice. An ever present passion for animals has me involved in animal rescue, continued personal education, and certification in wildlife rehabilitation. A former...
Kiya can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Fantastic caregiver! She loves animals more than life itself and treats my cats like they were her own."
Lazar B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an Occupational Therapy major in my second year at Ithaca College. I did a lot of volunteering in the past with those with special needs, leading to my passion for this career path. I am loving, fun, passionate, and understanding. I am also flexible for your needs as well. I want to connect and care for you and your loved...
Kiya M.
East Rochester, NY
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Efficient Thorough Cleaner With Expansive Animal Experience/cleaning
5.0
(3)
Cleaning has been an intertwined part of many of my positions I have performed throughout my life. Organizing is a specialty of mine!! While attending school I cleaned houses over the summer, as well as for a professional service in the Victor area for a summer before I returned to the Veterinary positions I currently hold....
Kiya can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"She is incredibly kind and hardworking!"
Elias G.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come to you with many years experience in companionship, daily activities, exercise and healthy habits. I have the ability to read and perform doctors orders, dressing changes and oxygen therapy. I am able to do any shift in a 12 hour period. I can transport to medical appointments, grocery store, or any other personal...
Rhonda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, visiting nurse, personal care, home modification & more
5.0
"Absolutely Excellent! Great Personality! Totally Reliable! Very Caring! Couldn't ask for a better care giver for my dad. Thank you Rhonda! Please never leave :-)"
Donna M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kim and I'm here to help. I am an only child and took care of both of my parents as they aged for 13 years. My mother had dementia and my father had multiple mobility issues. They lived estranged so I had to work and take care of two adults in two different homes. I understand overwhelmed, exhausted and the desperate...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
"She is amazing. She is someone who takes pride in her work. She is punctual, accountable, dependable, and most importantly caring. We are fortunate to have her as our support system. "
Care member
Stephanie R.
Rochester, NY
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(15)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a associates degree from MCC in Human Services. I have experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained.
5.0
"Stephanie was so sweet and I highly recommend! She came early and was very professional! I needed a last minute babysitter a few hours before my event and she reached out and saved the day! It was a later shift and she did great! Thank you so much!"
Natalia L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been an animal-lover all of my life. Growing up, I was lucky enough to be raised with pets (cats, dogs, guinea pigs, fish, bunnies, etc). In addition, we would care for/bottle-feed/house our family-friend's farm animals (goats, pigs, sheep) to get the babies prepared for human interaction at the petting farm. We would...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I want to hire you!!!!! Are you able to FB me or contact me somehow? I'm so confused w/ this program!! Betsy"
Betsy J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ilana. I am a nanny and prospective nursing student with a passion for serving families in the greater Rochester area. I love the satisfaction of a job well done, and I love maintaining a sparkling clean, neat home for your family to grow and thrive in! Whereas I have provided residential housekeeping services...
Ilana can also help with: Carpet cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a self-insured Licensed Practical Nurse and independent health care provider, it is my pleasure to provide quality compassionate care to my clients. My experience begins with companion care and expands into extensive experience and knowledge with memory impairment care, diabetes, stroke recovery, pulmonary conditions,...
Christine can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Christine worked with my grandmother who suffers from schizophrenia, anxiety and depression. She was professional and proactive right from her first day. She was able to identify multiple things within the household that we had been overlooking. In addition, she...
Christopher V.
As an owner of a certified therapy dog, I know what it takes to provide loving care to our precious fur babies! I have always had a deep love and affinity for animals. My services include daily visits, feeding and watering, exercise and playtime, and administering medication if needed. I understands the importance of maintaining...
Rachel R.
Victor, NY
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! As an occupational therapy graduate student, I am passionate about helping families in any way I can! I am comfortable caring for and loving on pets & would be happy to learn about your loved one's specific needs! At home, I care for four cats and two dogs (one large, one small). Please reach out if I can be of help to you...
Rachel can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hi, my name is Ariana , and I'm a passionate and reliable pet sitter with a deep love for animals of all shapes and sizes! As a graduate student studying creative arts therapy, I understand the importance of trust, care, and attention to detail; qualities I bring to every pet-sitting assignment.
I have personal experience...
Ariana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Kayla M.
Fairport, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kayla. I have two years experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I had an internship in Early Intervention, working with children ages 0-4 that had special needs. Post graduation I worked in ABA therapy, working with children on the autism spectrum. I now work as a Care...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have loved animals from as far back as I can remember. I recently lost my two dogs last year to old age but have not stopped loving and caring for others. I offer dog boarding in my home, in home check ins for those long days away at work or travel and dog walking services.
Let me love on your dogs like my own!
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
I have 15 years of experience tutoring and home schooling. I have primarily tutored in French, however I also have experience tutoring in English, Math, Science, and the field of Occupational Therapy.
I'd describe my personality as kind, dependable, honest.
Hello!!
My name is Kristin, I have taken care of pets since I was a small child. I currently have 2 big dogs, both over 60lbs, 3 cats and a rabbit. My son (5yrs) often helps me care for pet during services. He is very kind and respectful to all pets.
I am currently working for myself, this allows me to be very flexible on...
Kristin can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking
General Services and Assistance to Support Independent Living at Home.
Home Care and Household Assistance
Transportation Services
Grocery and General Shopping Assistance
Personal Care Assistance
Companionship and Social Support Services
Mobility Assistance
Other Services and Errands
I am a mature, caring, medically trained...
Andrew can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hi! My name is Reese, I am 22 years old and graduated from Niagara University. I am a huge pet lover and always have been my whole life. I currently have a 8-month-old Havanese puppy named Jagger and he is a very crazy dog but we love him. I am open for any services that I can help you with to take some stress off your hands!
Reese can also help with: Pet sitting
Maria T.
Rochester, NY
$21-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have a diverse background with experience in several industries; from education, human services, sales, home health aid, program management to animal and general cleaning services. I have provided great service in my area of work and enjoy working independently. I am a self starter and passionate about my work.
I am...
Maria can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Ontario, NY
Brittany C.
5.0
Brittany is smart, responsible, affable and spunky. I would have no concerns about leaving my children under Brittany's care.
- Jason Q.
Kiya M.
5.0
Kiya is dependable and reliable. She watched our dog Luna while we were away and took excellent care of her, treating her like the member of the family that she is!!! She even sent regular updates with pictures on how Luna was doing!
Kiya also cleaned our lake house rental property and our...
- Alex M.
Kiya M.
5.0
She is incredibly kind and hardworking!
- Elias G.
Rhonda A.
5.0
Rhonda was truly a godsend to our family. She was warm, caring, attentive and intuitive with my 93 year old mom, who was not at all sure she was ready to have "a stranger" come into her home to provide some care and assistance in her everyday living activities. Mom wound up feeling comfortable with...
- Laura C.
Kimberly T.
5.0
She is amazing. She is someone who takes pride in her work. She is punctual, accountable, dependable, and most importantly caring. We are fortunate to have her as our support system.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Ontario, NY
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Ontario, NY?
To find a therapy dog near you in Ontario, NY, 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 Ontario, NY?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Ontario, NY is $19.50 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 Ontario, NY?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Ontario, NY. 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 Ontario, NY receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Ontario, NY, 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 Ontario, NY help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Ontario, NY, 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.