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60 therapy dogs are listed in Potomac, MD
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Potomac, MD
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My main objective is to provide outstanding services by always keeping a safe, fun and loving environment for all family members I get to work for.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
* Full time Nanny
* Part time, Occasional, Emergency, On-Call, Back-Up, Chaperone, Mother Helper, and/or House Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Bathe, change diapers,...
Gabriela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Like most moms, I am very picky about who I leave my child with. I usually rely on friends or trustworthy referrals when choosing a babysitter. I needed someone to stay with my daughter so that I could go on a job interview and found Gabriela through this website....
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ablan, I am 47years old and seeking a position as a full-time nanny. I would like to offer my services. I am a big help to have around. With my many skills set, your children will be happy to have me around. I have four children myself and more than 15 years of experience as a nanny. I love children, and am...
Ablan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ablan has been a very warm, enthusiastic and caring person to entrust our two children's care with. She is a native French speaker and taught our kids many French kids fun songs and phrases."
Jocelyne A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm 35 and have been working with children for over 18 years, starting with helping out neighbors, to working in a daycare setting after high school and then as a nanny in families homes. I also had my CNA right out of high school and worked in a home health care setting with children. I also have three brothers who I helped...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle has been caring for our infant twice a week for almost a year, starting when our baby was about 5 months old. She provides excellent care and established a strong bond both with us as parents and with our child. Michelle is patient, kind, and is singularly...
Chris W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I`m 29 years old Bachelors Degree Nurse in another country. Have worked for families with special needs members. I love taking care of people, so that`s a job I feel confident and proud of because it makes me happy. In addition to Special Needs care I offer Child Care and Senior Care service.
During this 2020 Pandemic I`m...
Tyler M.
Reston, VA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Early Childhood Educator Ready To Nurture And Inspire
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Tyler, and I'm thrilled to offer my expertise as a private preschool educator through Care. com. With a deep passion for early learning and a degree in Early Childhood Education, I am dedicated to providing exceptional care and educational support to young learners.
About Me:
I bring 10 years of...
Tyler can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tyler has been my son's babysitter for over 2 years. My son genuinely gets so excited to see him and frequently asks when he can have a "Tyler" night. Tyler is caring, kind, reliable and fun! He's always punctual and has helped me in many last minute babysitting...
Hilar H.
Ana S.
Gaithersburg, MD
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Available Full Time And I Can Do Personal Care, Health Care, Meals And Housekeeping.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 54-year-old female from the island of Tonga in the South Pacific. My husband and I moved to Gaithersburg MD in 2021 from Hercules CA. I have worked in home health care as a private caregiver for 12 years. I provide daily care for my patients including feeding, bathing, personal grooming, dressing, assisting with movement....
Ana can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"It's with a heavy heart that I write this review for Ana S. A heavy and sad heart because she left our family to relocate with her husband. I say, left our family, because if you are fortunate enough to have Ana taking care of your loved one, she will become part...
Susan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In my nine years of experience in this field, I have worked in three (3) different states which include North Carolina, Texas and Maryland. Below is some of the dedicated care I provided to my clients:
1. Running errands for clients
2. Monitoring client for any changes in their medical condition
3. Answer client calls
4....
Jemima can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"A very kind hearted person and always treat people with respect and dignity"
David D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a youthful retiree who still wants to work! I spent 12 years caring for my mother, with dementia, and found that I love being a caregiver and would like to offer my services to other families in need. . I am in good, strong health, I have a 2021 Subaru for transport to appointments or to run everyday errands, I love animals...
Sidney can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"We hired Sidney (Cathy) in Spring 2022 as a home aide for my sister who has Early-Onset Alzheimer's. Cathy provides many supports. She helps my sister take her medication, makes her meals, takes her on neighborhood walks, grocery-shopping, and any other errands...
Megan M.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a Nanny to make your life easy ! That is me
Hello! My name is Sherrell and I have over 17+ years of nanny experience. Being a mother of two, I have hands-on experience and knowledge of juggling multiple tasks at one time to ensure that every project gets completed on time. I have experience with newborns to...
Sherrell can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was awesome, and great communication. My Wife and I needed a Nanny for our date night asap, she was available and my kids love her. I will definitely ask Sherrell again. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ashley, and I recently moved to the DMV area! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Childhood Education, and Special Education in 2022. My journey in childcare began at age 12 as a mom's helper, and since then, I've had the privilege of providing care for numerous families, teaching preschool, and working...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is a very responsible, caring, and compassionate young woman. She has experience working with a broad range of ages and has worked with many children with special needs. She made the deans list of Marist College where she is in a 5 year Masters or...
Tammy C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tina and I bring you 19+ years of well-rounded caregiving experience. I am a CNA, HHA, CPR and First Aid certified. I can also provide excellent references upon request.
Services are as follows:
Companionship/socialization
Alzheimer's and dementia care and reminiscing
Personal and oral hygiene
Give meds
Bed bound and...
Ernestina can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Excellent care provided to a stroke victim with very limited mobility, on time and personable. Would hire again!"
Marcus D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello prospective family! Currently, I am looking for a long term recurring morning part time job. Days and hours are flexible (see my availability). Also, I am open to Nanny Share. Hoping to start right away.
I also provide additional service such as; Backup Care, Date Night, Occasional Care, Temporary Winter, Spring or...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenny is an incredible person and nanny. We have worked with Jenny for over a year and a half and she has been amazing. Extremely loving, caring with our children (from a young age and our second baby was not easy!) yet still maintains a well run schedule. Jenny is...
Katie C.
Hannah J.
Washington, DC
$25-37/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays And Weekends, Daytime Or Nighttime.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an incoming law student at American University in the fall. My schedule is very open until August 21st and I'm looking to work as much as possible until school starts. In the fall, I'll only be available about 10 hours per week. I'm open to date night babysitting or more regular care for the coming weeks.
I have been...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Hannah. My daughter ran in to our room and woke us up this morning to excitedly tell us all about how much fun her night was with Hannah. She wanted us to do something else so Hannah could come back!!! "
Suzanne S.
Evelyn R.
Silver Spring, MD
$18-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm here to provide my housekeeping services, I am organized, a hard worker, I love to clean and I am very good at it. Light housekeeping, vacuuming, moping, dusting, sweep the floor, cleaning kitchen, bedroom, also I can cook well and can do errands for you.
Evelyn can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization
5.0
"Very dependable, hard working and overall a great person. Would highly recommend her. "
David J.
Elizabeth V.
Kensington, MD
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter/House Sitter With Years of Experience And Excellent References
5.0
(2)
I cared for three cats in their Easton, MD home for nearly four years until their owner, K. moved to Texas. I had a key to her home and visited her cats daily when she was out of town. I also brought in the mail daily and sometimes shopped for cat food and other pet and household supplies. She was very happy with my services,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Elizabeth (Liz) joined us when my son was 3months old and cared for him full time for a year until he started daycare. We still do ask her for help sometimes on the weekends.
She has a caring personality that makes her a wonderful person to work with kids. As...
Preitha M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a child development specialist who enjoys supporting families through childcare and other services. I have over a decade of experience working with children in education and therapeutic settings, as well as in-home childcare. I am taking a break from my career as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner because I enjoy...
Megan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was spectacular. She was very professional, and helped to keep my high-energy 4 and 6-year-olds happy for the summer. She had experience as a camp counselor, which she utilized to keep the kids engaged in activities, and projects. She kept them well cared...
Niki G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Beatriz. I have 25 years plus of thorough and reliable housekeeping and cleaning experience. I pride myself in my punctuality, trustworthiness, and efficiency in my services. I am flexible for the convenience of my clients therefore I am available at weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or as needed intervals. I have great...
Beatriz can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Beatriz truly knows what it takes to go above and beyond for the cleaning and care of a home. She is not satisfied with the minimum quality of care but focuses on the finer details of caring for the home and not because these things were asked from her but because...
Emely A.
5.0
(1)
I am currently working with a family who I met here on care. com. I take care of rambunctious 6-year-old autistic boy, who is non-verbal. He is getting home schooled and receives ABA therapy at home. I have learned a lot since I started September end last year. I thought I was patient before but I realized to have tons more....
Anu can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I met Anu more than 10 years ago in college, she was an RA and wonderful support to the floor of young women that she was assigned to. Her ability to support others has continued and broadened. She has always been a wonderful cook of Indian cuisine and able to...
Em J.
5.0
(32)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kiana!
I have 16 years of nanny experience and 26 years of babysitting. Prior to being a nanny I was a preschool teacher at an immersion school. I have experience with preemies, newborns and all the way up to teenagers. I am highly experienced with twins and triplets/multiples as well as working for high...
Kiana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We wanted a kids free weekend and hired Kiana to do overnights for us. We arrived to happy kids who had done projects and painted with her. She had done the neatest arts and crafts with them. She kept us updated with pictures and let us know how the kids were doing...
Sarah O.
5.0
(3)
My passion for working with children started when I was a child myself and has blossomed into a rewarding career. My experience includes working in Montessori infant and toddler classrooms and a Waldorf nursery, as well as a nature-based parent-child class. I have worked for many years in the home supporting families with...
Sally can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sally is our neighbor. We interact almost daily with her as she cares for her daughter. She is loving, patient and creative with her little one as well as with Neighborhood children."
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Potomac, MD
Gabriela O.
5.0
I was apprehensive about hiring someone in my home for the first time, and meeting Gabby changed my whole outlook! She has a great personality, can-do attitude, and I felt instantly comfortable with her. We no longer needed her services when our family situation changed, but I have no doubt she...
- Nadine T.
Ablan A.
5.0
Ablan has been a very warm, enthusiastic and caring person to entrust our two children's care with. She is a native French speaker and taught our kids many French kids fun songs and phrases.
- Jocelyne A.
Michelle N.
5.0
As a new mom, it was a little overwhelming trying to find a good match on Care.com. Which is why I feel so fortunate we connected with Michelle and decided to meet. It’s still hard for me to believe that after just one meeting I felt completely comfortable having her watch our newborn son. Michelle...
- Care member
Tyler M.
5.0
If you are looking for an exceptionally reliable, caring and generous caregiver and teacher for your children, then look no further. Tyler is a natural with our infant (now toddler) son. He develops curriculum, creates educational activities and consistently assesses age-appropriate development of...
- Lesley T.
Ana S.
5.0
It's with a heavy heart that I write this review for Ana S. A heavy and sad heart because she left our family to relocate with her husband. I say, left our family, because if you are fortunate enough to have Ana taking care of your loved one, she will become part of your family.
Ana came to take...
- Susan B.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Potomac, MD
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Potomac, MD?
To find a therapy dog near you in Potomac, MD, 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 Potomac, MD?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Potomac, MD is $25.33 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 Potomac, MD?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Potomac, MD. 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 Potomac, MD receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Potomac, MD, 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 Potomac, MD help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Potomac, MD, 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.
Ratings for Potomac, MD therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Potomac, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.