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5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Shirley, I've been working with children for most part of my life. I started working with children in 2009 for about eight years, I began by having my own daycare at home for three years. I was able to obtain my CPR, licence and the skills needed to work with children. My daycare was full of children of different ages...
Shirley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shirley worked for me for three years. She helped take care of my three daughters and kept our house amazingly clean and organized. Shirley is dependable, trustworthy, and a hard worker. I would definitely hire her again."
Kara W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had dogs and cats my whole life. I love animals. I will care for your pets while you are on vacation or working with the same love and affection as you do! I am NOT a teenager! What I am is an active 61-year-old woman who has years of experience in caring for fur babies! I am reliable, caring and responsible. I work with...
Laurie can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Excellent! I wanted someone to come out twice a day and Laurie was able to do that. My cats are on a twice a day feeding schedule. Plus, one of my cats takes meds twice a day, so Laurie able to come early in the morning to feed and spend a little time with them. In...
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4.7
(13)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a Bachelors in Human Services with a Child and Family Welfare focus, an Associate's degree in Education, and Early Childhood certificate. I have been working with all ages of children for many years. I have been a nanny for numerous families, worked in day care centers in 4-year-old room as head teacher and also in an...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"we loved Rachel right away because she was so honest and forthcoming with information about herself. I'm a first time mom and feeling that sense of trust was huge for me. she was always great with my son and took him for walks (even on the cold days!) because he...
Rachel T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dog lover and dog mom to my 3 chow chows: Simba, Belle and Tiger Lily.
I am former military & spent 7 years in Afghanistan- I'm happy to be back home and enjoying my time with my pups.
I work as a financial analyst from my home in the north end of Hagerstown so I'm available to dog walk during the day while you are at...
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We’ve been very pleased with Emily’s care of our aging kitty. "
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am an Electrical Engineer and have been tutoring for 6 years. I tutor elementary, middle, and high school students in mathematics. I am also a native Spanish speaker and tutor all levels of Spanish. My tutoring sessions are 2 hours minimum at a $75/HR rate. I tailor each session based on the student's needs and methods of...
5.0
"Zonja has been tutoring my middle school child for some time now and I would highly recommend her. Zonja is a very patient tutor, and my son loves the time with her. She assessed my son's level and was able to take him to where he needed to be, in order to be...
Bushra A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to view my profile! My name is Payton, and I am a 21-year-old student with Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification. I am looking to offer my help with nannying. I am very patient and adore helping kids learn and have fun.
I have over 5 years of experience in childcare, working with...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We needed a sitter for around bedtime, so I was nervous our little guy would not settle in due to being with someone new. As soon as Payton walked in, he had the biggest smile (he normally is very shy!). He immediately was ready to go play. She had him sleeping...
Danica D.
4.6
(22)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Angelica, I come to offer my cleaning services. I have very good experience and very good references. I offer cleaning of houses, apartments, Townhouse's offices, I have my own cleaning products and my own machinery. I also have my transportation. If you are interested, you can send me message at any time....
Angelica can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Angelica is very flexible that's why I love her and she has patience to do her work, very dedicated to what she does, she likes to do her job very well, very detailed, I recommend her"
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5.0
(1)
My greatest joy comes from encouraging and supporting growth in those around me. I am eager to share my passion and skill developed over years of formal classroom teaching many levels of high school students from 2002 through 2018, currently working one on one with autistic special needs at the elementary level since 2019, and...
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very passionate about children and their learning. I am currently an FCPS Special Ed Instructional Assistant and work closely with kindergarten students. However I have worked in grades K through 5th. I can definitely provide service for your child and would love the opportunity to teach your child according to their...
3.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Gabriela. I am very excited to offer my child care & cleaning services. I am available on weekends and evenings during the week. Please feel free to inquire via message. I am a one person team, will wear a mask and have reliable transportation. My services are available in Montgomery, Frederick & Washington...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"I've known Gabby for 8 years now. She has babysat my son many times, and she pet sits our dogs every time we are out of town. Gabby loves children and is very responsible and kind. I highly recommend her!"
Emily R.
Brenda C.
Frederick, MD
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, thanks for looking at my profile. my name is Brenda, and I have been in the cleaning industry for 7 years now. One year ago, I decided to start on my own!!! my goal is to make my clients happy with my services and make their life less stressful, please contact me to go over details on your cleanings needs., I'll be...
5.0
"Brenda is amazing! She now visits weekly. If you’re looking for someone to thoroughly—and I mean THOROUGHLY—clean your space, Brenda is the person you should hire. Brenda goes above & beyond, even the smallest details and I now enjoy where I live once again! If...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a Maryland Youth Apprenticeship at as a Pediatric Rehabilitation Aide. I enjoy working with children and have plenty of experience in the field. I am able to provide household cleaning as well as pet care. I am CPR and BLS certified as well as Life Water Skills Certified.
I have been working with kids most of my life,...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison was such a wonderful young lady, we loved having her in our home and felt super comfortable having her watch our 6 year old. My daughter has actually begged to have her back again soon!! Looks like we will be able to have more date nights with such a...
Care member
Hello! My name is Shante', and I am a dedicated and passionate pet care provider with 17 years of experience in caring for a variety of pets. My love for animals has driven me to pursue a career where I can ensure the well-being and happiness of your furry, feathered, or scaly family members.
I specialize in personalized pet...
Shante can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
I have been a pet mom for 23 years, and have cared for dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, small mammals, and plenty of others. My husband and I started a pet taxi service called Dottie's Day Trippers that is available for all kinds of pet service needs.
Bradie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hello! My name is Jaclyn! I graduated with honors from Penn State in 2022 and earned my degree in Animal Science! Making me the perfect individual to give love to your pets while you're away! I've spent the last 2 years working with Service Dogs and being certified to train them. I've had over 7 years of experience in both...
Jaclyn can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years experience as a boarder and provided many vet technician services at Central Maui Animal Clinic. I can help with Boarding and Pet Transportation.
I can also do WATER CHANGES (yay) if you need aquarium maintenance while you are away. I can dog sit, walk, and with advance notice, board a few dogs at a time
Joanna can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting
Hi! My name is Erika. I'm a organize, kind and responsible person. I am from Colombia, I speak English and Spanish. I used to volunteer cleaning my church a couple years ago. Cleaning is my therapy now and I know the importance of keeping your house clean and organize. I also know how hard became to clean everything with so much...
Erika can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
Tanya P.
Frederick, MD
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I provide a variety of organizational services and basic household cleaning services. Please reach out to me with any specific questions.
Tanya can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, window washing & more
Melonie G.
Hagerstown, MD
$15-17/hr
I have worked with developmentally challenged individuals and dementia patients which was exquisite joy for me. I have garnered theexperience needed, so I'll be able to offer my services to families who may be in need of someone to show care and the support needed for their loved ones.
Katherine F.
Lovettsville, VA
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a kennel technician at Hoof and Paw Veterinary Services, I ensured the well-being of animals through feeding, grooming, and health monitoring, while keeping kennels clean and assisting veterinarians. At Dogtopia, I enjoyed training dogs of all ages, developing customized programs, leading training sessions, and helping pet...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Shepherdstown, WV
Shirley V.
5.0
Shirley worked for me for three years. She helped take care of my three daughters and kept our house amazingly clean and organized. Shirley is dependable, trustworthy, and a hard worker. I would definitely hire her again.
- Kara W.
Laurie O.
5.0
Excellent! I wanted someone to come out twice a day and Laurie was able to do that. My cats are on a twice a day feeding schedule. Plus, one of my cats takes meds twice a day, so Laurie able to come early in the morning to feed and spend a little time with them. In the evenings Laurie took the time...
- Care member
Rachel G.
5.0
Rachel is an incredible nanny. She has a ton of experience and she goes above and beyond what is asked of her. Kids of all ages naturally gravitate toward her. I would recommend her to any family looking for a loving, caring, fun, active, nurturing, intelligent, experienced caregiver to look after...
- Elizabeth R.
Emily C.
5.0
We’ve been very pleased with Emily’s care of our aging kitty.
- Care member
Zonja G.
5.0
Zonja has been tutoring my middle school child for some time now and I would highly recommend her. Zonja is a very patient tutor, and my son loves the time with her. She assessed my son's level and was able to take him to where he needed to be, in order to be confident and ready for the tests. I...
- Bushra A.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Shepherdstown, WV
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Shepherdstown, WV?
To find a therapy dog near you in Shepherdstown, WV, 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 Shepherdstown, WV?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Shepherdstown, WV is $18.33 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 Shepherdstown, WV?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Shepherdstown, WV. 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 Shepherdstown, WV receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Shepherdstown, WV, 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 Shepherdstown, WV help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Shepherdstown, WV, 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.