Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Plantsville, CT
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Plantsville, CT
The average posted rate is $12/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Plantsville, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Let me briefly introduce myself,
My name is Melinda and I am 27 years old. I live in East Hampton, CT and currently finishing my Social Work Degree. While in school I have been very fortunate to work and create wonderful relationships with many wonderful families providing my services being either a Nanny or Babysitter....
Melinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often...
Andrea L.
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I have over five years experience. I can assist with transportation services and home care showering, tioleting, preparing meals, light house keeping, medication reminders and monitor vital signs. I am patient, enjoy great conversations, caring understanding. Enjoy walks when the weather permits.
Dionne can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"The person who is working with them is reliable."
Eva H.
Shantoll G.
New Britain, CT
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
with over 10yrs of experience as a elderly care provider. I've worked in private homes, small group homes and larger facility settings. I have experience with persons on hospice care, dementia, Alzheimer's, disabilities, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetics etc.... I am very detailed and organized and will follow strict instructions...
Shantoll can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Claudine S.
Southington, CT
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I live in Southington and have a master degree in marriage and family therapy. I was working for non profit agencies for over 10 years when I wanted to make more of a difference for families. I have been working as a nanny/babysitter full time for over 7 years now. I have worked for families long term as well as the...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat.
I have...
Tyla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tyla was great with our 3 year old daughter. She absolutely loved her. We definitely recommend hiring."
Brian G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 25 years of experience, I care for your home like I take my. Sweeping
Cleaning floors and walls;
Removing dust and other dirt from furniture and rooms;
Glass cleaning
Bathroom cleaning;
Vacuuming curtains and carpets.
Vitoria can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"She is very nice, efficient and has a lot of energy! She's strong in character and intelligence."
Kim P.
Sandra W.
New Britain, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to...
Anna B.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Gosia.
I am experienced caregiver working in the field for over 20 years.
My experience includes:
- Working with elderly people with different kinds of health issues including: Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson,
Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Cardiovascular diseases and Physical disabilities
- Working with elderly...
Malgorzata can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Helina. I've been a Caregiver for over 15yrs. I am Patience, Good Listener, Compassionate, Loving Caring And Honest. I love to cook, I am neat love being active. I was a live-in caregiver from June 2012 - May 2020. Then an Hourly from June 2020- Nov 2021. Then a Live-In from Feb 2022- Aug 2024. All Grandma's got tired...
Helina can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Helina was hired to care for my mother over a year and a half ago and she was with us until my mom passed. I was nervous at first, hiring a stranger to care for mom, I needn't have worried! Helina was kind, compassionate, professional and turned into a trusted...
Russ M.
Hey there! I'm Bryan. I am a prior service member with a wide skill set and current dog owner. Light trainings skills. Tendency to befriend typically aggressive and unfriendly dogs. Patience and caution is the key.
Bryan can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
I am a Special education and English as a second language teacher who is off for the month of August. I am looking to help others by offering a variety of services including tutoring, caring for special needs or the elderly, and pet services. I am a dog owner who walks and runs with my dog and likes to go to local parks. I am a...
Kelli can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
Kelly H.
Bristol, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
26 years old with many years experience working with children of all ages since I was 14 years old. I also worked for Wheeler Clinic as the primary child care worker for the women's outpatient clinic.
I also used to work in a Health Care Center in Bristol, CT as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). I have 5+ years experience as a CNA...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have always been a pet lover, growing up I had all kinds of pets big & small. As an adult I now have 2 dogs and 2 cats. I also have years of professional animal care experience with working at The CT Humane Society as well as dog walking & petsitting for Pet Education & Therapy as well as here on Care. com. I look forward to...
Angela can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Angela is wonderful when it comes to pet care. She has cared for my 2 dogs a few times now and they love her visits. She is always on time and gives each of my boys lots of attention when she visits. I enjoy having a reliable person who loves my pets just as much...
Chantal K.
Crystal N.
Prospect, CT
$20-50/hr
Hi there! My name is Crystal, and I work per diem as a home health physical therapist. I have 20 years experience working with patients, and 10 years in the home health field. I am looking to make better use of my time on the road to help more people and supplement our family income doing it. Aside from being a Doctor of...
Chelsea R.
Berlin, CT
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Chelsea. I live in Wolcott, CT. I work at a daycare during the week, so I am experienced working with children. I am very responsible and will provide childcare and light housework. I also am an animal lover and will provide pet sitting services for dogs/cats. If you contact me, I will respond to you asap with my...
Stephanie M.
Wolcott, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm currently looking for full/part time nanny positions. I have nannied for 5 years along with offering babysitting services since 2015 and my own family since I was about 12. I was the lead infant teacher in two licensed day cares for 2 years. Infants are my expertise! I've always cared for kids and helping them learn...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I provide include, dog walking, pet sitting, pet transport, overnights in your home, and boarding. ready to care for your furry friend.
I have also added pet waste removal to my services, poop patrol so you don't have to worry about the mess!
Denice can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I would love to help your family. I have clean plenty of homes and organized for many families. I would love to help.
Amanda can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Karla K.
Berlin, CT
$16-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Karla and I provide senior care, child care, pet care, and housekeeping services. I am from Brazil and I speak three languages-- English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
I am a caring person, a hard worker, and I work well independently. I have my own car, so I can provide transportation as well.
I was a sous...
Karla can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
I currently worked as a veterinary customer service representative and love. Seeing dogs everyday, I have my own animals and meeting new animals is amazing.
Trynity can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Plantsville, CT
Melinda R.
5.0
Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often does crafts with them and always...
- Andrea L.
Dionne M.
5.0
Dionne is skilled, competent, and experienced.
She is caring and compassionate.
- Cynthia I.
Tyla S.
5.0
I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so thankful we found her!
- Care member
Vitoria I.
5.0
She is very nice, efficient and has a lot of energy! She's strong in character and intelligence.
- Kim P.
Sandra W.
5.0
Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to work.
- Anna B.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Plantsville, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Plantsville, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Plantsville, CT, 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 Plantsville, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Plantsville, CT is $12.50 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 Plantsville, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Plantsville, CT. 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 Plantsville, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Plantsville, CT, 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 Plantsville, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Plantsville, CT, 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.