Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Plainville, MA
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Find therapy dogs in Plainville, MA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Plainville, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Plainville, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello :) I am a former Medical Assistant with many years experience working in a hospital environment. In recent years I have been taking care of seniors in their homes. I have experience with Alzheimer's/dementia, mobility issues, companion care, etc..
I am also a huge animal lover! I am like the Pied Piper of animals......
Lynda can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Kathleen N.
Plainville, MA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a semi-retired professional offering services that can assist you or your family with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I have a stellar driving record and am flexible during the day 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to be available when needed. Senior caregiver
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, errands
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced senior caregiver with dementia care and mobility issues experience. I understand the special needs of the elderly and have great compassion for them and endless patience. I was a Certified Medical Assistant for many years so my background is helpful with elders needs. I also can offer laundry services, meal...
Lynda can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Lynda is an amazing caregiver. She provided wonderful care to my family member in her remaining few months. She went above and beyond for our family. We could not have gotten thru the passing of our family member without her."
Laura B.
Wayne T.
Norton, MA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Full-time And Part Time Dog Walker,Sitter And The Care Of Cats
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Wayne, I look forward to being your Pet Care Provider. I am Honest, Reliable and Dependable We have a Chihuahua mix that we Rescued, when he was 4 Months old and now he is 7 years old now and a cat. I trained both with the help of my family. Our Dog and Cat sit, beg and give there paws, and high five with both...
Wayne can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, dog training
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"Wayne is the most reliable person I know! He even offers help with the chores around the house& yard. He is kind, pleasant & responsible to the needs of my Shih-tzu (whenever Oliver gets too tired or cold Wayne carries him home!). He always lets me know how the...
Louise H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I would love to help. My name is Claudia and I have my own cleaning business Claudia's Cleaning LLC that I'm looking to expand. I have many years of experience by working with many families maintain their home and have some openings available. I am very good with direction and will do the following: bathrooms, vacuuming,...
Claudia can also help with: Changing bed linens, refrigerator cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning & more
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"Claudia is the most punctual and hard worker I've ever crossed paths with. She leaves my home sparkling every single time. We have people constantly asking us who we hired. She is the absolute best. You can't go wrong!"
Lauren B.
Andrea O.
Bellingham, MA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I love all animals! I have one dog and I have had a cat. So I would love to pet-sit for your animals. I have been pet-sitting for over 4 years including overnights, dog walking and cat check-in. I am responsible, reliable and honest.
I am also a painter, I have painted many pet portraits as you can see in my bio. Please...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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"Andrea has been a great support to our family. She cares for our two dogs during the work week and she has always been easy to coordinate schedules with and is very reliable. It puts us at ease to know our pups love her and that they are in good hands."
Rachael C.
5.0
(1)
I've spent my life being a caregiver. I have two college and two high school aged children and cared for my father who had Alzheimer's for over 10 years. I'm patient, friendly and flexible. I believe respect, companionship and daily engagement with others is integral to healthy and happy life as we age. I have experience...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care
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"She came to our home each day with an upbeat warm attitude, quick with a smile or kind word and my husband was always excited to see her. She treated him with dignity and respect while providing a safe secure environment. He was suffering from dementia while she...
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Elizabeth R.
Wrentham, MA
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Elizabeth and I am a former CNA with 20 years of experience. I offer in home care including meal preparation/feeding, bathing, appointment transportation and companionship. I am full vaccinated and recently received the booster. My references are available upon request. Feel free to email me if your loved one...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
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"I have known Elizabeth for over 20 years she is the best at her field she has so much compassion and patience for the elderly and is very dependable you will not regret hiring her!"
Alicia S.
5.0
(3)
Hi, I'm Mariah! I have experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from nannying and being a preschool teacher. I also have experience working as a behavior technician in ABA therapy with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
I hold a bachelor's degree in elementary education, and have completed...
Mariah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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"Mariah watched our 3 children (ages 6,3,1) for over a year. She is a hard worker, always on time, flexible, dependable, and honest. Our children did (and still do) adore her! She had a great balance of structure and consistent/clear expectations, while constantly...
Krystle L.
Kerry J.
Woonsocket, RI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible & Dependable Caregiver With 30+ Years Experience Caring For Children Of All Ages.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi... My name is Kerry. I am a clean, organized, honest and dependable person with a reliable car. I'm also single which allows for a flexible schedule. I have 30+yrs. exp. caring for infants-elderly. My most recent position was being a nanny to an adorable 2-yr old (w/ severe sensory) Mon-Fri since 3 months old. Prior to that,...
Kerry can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms Kerry took care of our daughter from 3 months old until she was a little over 2 and has been instrumental in her growth and learning. She engaged in age appropriate play and learning activities each day as well as assisting with daily household chores. Our...
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5.0
(2)
I am a organized tidy person in general. I worked for a cleaning service for about 5 years. I've been nannying for the last 7 and I do all the cleaning in there house including changing sheets, doing laundry, steaming floors, wiping down the bathrooms and emptying the dishwasher all while the baby sleeps. But my daughter just...
Tammy can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm providing a professional and personalized cleaning services.
Home, offices, apt etc. I'm going to do Whatever you need, I'm sure you gonna be very clean your home, offices or apt.
Katherine can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing & more
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"She was very detailed and able to do every task that was asked of her. Would definitely use her services again!!! Again, great job!"
Christine O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
By day I am a Healthcare Analyst, but Excel spreadsheets just don't fulfill that human connections, especially while working from home. I'm a people person at my heart, and am looking to this opportunity as a way to connect with people. I am open to babysitting, homework help, and eldercare.
While I'm new to Care. com I am not...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
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"Katie is a kindhearted individual who watches our kids on date nights. She's reliable, punctual, and the kids are always happy to see her. Always has a smile on her face and if you're a Disney family like us you're in luck because Katie has that covered. Would...
Brittany H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello All. I have many years of experience caring for our senior population with Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's and general geriatric illnesses. I enjoy what I do and find that working 1:1 promotes a better understanding of a clients needs. I also do hair and nail care. My reviews and references will show that I am a very...
Janet can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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"Janet is very thorough and caring. She pays attention to detail and keeps my Mom as comfortable as possible. I would hire her again."
Beth P.
5.0
(33)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
I encourage you to read the reviews families have left for me. You can also ask for their references if you're considering my services. I can adapt very well to the needs of your family and I'm always ready to have some fun over a board game or a sport related game outside. I work with-in everything relating to childcare. I am...
Jose can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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"He has a calming yet fun demeanor with children. He is able to help kids get outside of their comfort zone to try new things and to be brave and seems to have an instinct with how to interact with kids so they take to him very easily. We've seen him as a nanny...
Jayme B.
Emily M.
Attleboro, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!! My name is Emily and I'm A 27-year-old young professional beginning my search for a family in need of a nanny beginning late April, May timeframe. Over the past 10 years I've worked in childcare, behavioral health, and customer service. I've been nannying/babysitting for a little over 10 years; between helping out...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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"Emily is FANTASTIC. I love her, and the kids love her. She's become part of the family in the last year. She is very creative - constantly coming up with arts and crafts and fun projects. She's organized - had weekly themes with corresponding books/projects etc to...
Katie Z.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a Companion and a certified End-of-Life Doula. Also certified through the Alzheimer's Association Person-Centered Dementia Care Training Program which is built around evidence-based practices that provide quality dementia care.
My goal is to increase the quality of life for your loved one. I provide non-medical support,...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, companionship, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is thoughtful, intelligent, kind, patient. My dad is in his early 80s and they are working together on downsizing. He loves, loves, loves, loves, loves her and they've done so much together. He feels elated and proud of what he's accomplished with her and...
Phoebe P.
Kimberly S.
Central Falls, RI
$25-36/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a student at RIC and I am pursuing health science as a major with a concentration of nursing. I obtained my associates before attending at Rhode Island college as well. Also, I have been working in the health care field for six years as a medical secretary and nursing assistant. Prior to working in the health field I have...
Kimberly can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Julia H.
Cumberland, RI
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Julia and I'm a huge animal lover with plenty of hands-on experience caring for pets. I worked for a year and a half, where I provided dog walking, daycare, and pet sitting services.
Through my experience, I've cared for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, ensuring they get the exercise, attention, and...
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! I'm Jolie! I'm 23 and I am currently in a graduate school program for speech and language therapy. I am looking for a full time babysitting/ nanny position for the summer. I have 8 years of experience working with kids of all ages!
Jolie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Plainville, MA
Lynda R.
5.0
Lynda is an amazing caregiver. She provided wonderful care to my family member in her remaining few months. She went above and beyond for our family. We could not have gotten thru the passing of our family member without her.
- Laura B.
Wayne T.
5.0
There are few people in the world I'd trust with my dog (16 lbs chihuahua mix). Looking for someone to walk her made me so nervous. I had happened to meet Wayne when he was walking a neighbors dog. He was so pleasant and had such a nice demeanor with the dog he was walking.
I hired him to walk...
- Justine R.
Claudia M.
5.0
Claudia is the most punctual and hard worker I've ever crossed paths with. She leaves my home sparkling every single time. We have people constantly asking us who we hired. She is the absolute best. You can't go wrong!
- Lauren B.
Andrea O.
5.0
I met Andrea at our local dog park where my dog, Bo, instantly took a liking to her! She takes great care of Bo who waits expectantly for her to arrive for their outings! Andrea is caring, punctual and dependable and I never have to worry when Bo is in her care!
- Melissa P.
Renee S.
5.0
She came to our home each day with an upbeat warm attitude, quick with a smile or kind word and my husband was always excited to see her. She treated him with dignity and respect while providing a safe secure environment. He was suffering from dementia while she provided care. This allowed the rest...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Plainville, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Plainville, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Plainville, 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 Plainville, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Plainville, MA is $20.00 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 Plainville, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Plainville, 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 Plainville, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Plainville, 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 Plainville, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Plainville, 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.