Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Waltham, MA
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Find therapy dogs in Waltham, MA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Waltham, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Waltham, MA
I have been working with families for years, and many of those families have pets, so I've decided to expand my services to dog/cat sitting.
Stacey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Lydia M.
Waltham, MA
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience walking dogs and extensive experience cat sitting (and I have two cats of my own!). I love all kinds of animals and would be willing to provide additional services such as baths if requested. I have experience administering medication orally and subcutaneous injection.
Lydia can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Use of a Hoyer, cook, physical therapy, assist with seniors. I'm capable of entertaining my clients with my funny dance, cook for them, sing together, make art pieces etc.
Ronald can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Hello! I am Kelsey R, a registered nurse and pet lover, looking to find some dogs to love on! One thing I've noticed recently is people who work from home are feeling distracted by their dogs during the day or they're gone at work all day and the dog has lots of pent up energy. That's where I come in! I will walk, feed and spend...
Kelsey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Beat M.
Waltham, MA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Am a resourceful , flexible, kind , patient and hardworking person . I ensure safety of items, people's comfort and services provided well and I enjoy seeing my clients happy after every service done
Passionate about service, and cleaning, over 15 years of experience with great testimonials and references.
Aura can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing
5.0
"Aura and her team is cleaning our house for many years. She is a pleasure to deal with - very accommodating to our schedules, polite, attentive to our requests, always striving to do the best job possible. I can't imagine hiring anybody else!"
Olga F.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
With over 13 years of professional childcare experience in both London, UK, and Boston. I have a solid foundation in caring for children and infants across all age groups. I hold a childcare degree from Barnet and Southgate College in London, UK. I am also a mother of two who have earned their PhD degrees in engineering and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We cannot recommend Esmat more highly. She has been a wonderful, loving and kind member of our family for the past 2.5 years. She started working full time with our family when our oldest daughter (now almost 3) was 3 months old and our 2nd daughter is now 1 year....
Katherine W.
Roslyn S.
Waltham, MA
$25-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing. I can help with the services of babysitter.
Roslyn can also help with: Personal care
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing, Dementia care, Light house keeping, Meal preparation and am dependable.
Prossy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Professionals with 10+ years experience skilled in Acute, Skilled Unit Services, Memory care and Homecare setting.
Mbatudde can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."
Buz L.
Brooke T.
Waltham, MA
$19-24/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide cleaning services. Thorough and detail oriented. I love pets and kids. My availability is flexible.
Brooke can also help with: General room cleaning, oven cleaning, cabinet cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
1.0
(1)
We provide In- home/ Live IN companionship and private care. We are a small team who are competent, compassionate, hard working, altruistic, dedicated, flexible, honest, reliable, friendly and who have a great deal of patience for working with the elderly population to keep our clients safe, happy, and healthy at home.
Our...
Lamienne can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Meal Preparation, Activities of daily living, medication administration, companionship and light housekeeping.
Am compasdionate and caring.
Annet can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Kasondra D.
Waltham, MA
$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have always been an animal lover and would be happy to provide my services to your pets! I volunteered at the SPCA for 4 straight summers in high school and have pet sat for many clients over the years.
Kasondra can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Demi V.
Waltham, MA
$50-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
Editor, Journalist, College Consultant-- Help With English, Essays And Other
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Demi. I'm a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and Emerson College. I work as a journalist, editor, and consultant, with bylines in top-tier publications. I'm also an incoming Journalism Professor at Emerson College. Additionally, I have extensive experience as a college consultant, having worked with one of...
Caisse H.
Waltham, MA
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Spent four months ( seasonal summer job) working as a maid for a Bed and Breakfast Inn in the Adirondacks. Job details included cleaning bathrooms, making beds, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning main dinning rooms, and other needed cleaning services.
Caisse can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, oven cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, energetic, and caring person. I am very flexible and am mainly interested in how best to assist my families! Some of my interests/hobbies include playing instruments, music, being outside, sports, reading, childhood development/special education, traveling, and board games. I received a B. A. in Psychology with a...
Kasondra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Domenica M.
Waltham, MA
$22-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...
Domenica can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."
Marc H.
Jonah D.
Waltham, MA
$24-39/hr • 4 yrs exp
Will Always Give My Best When It Comes To Clients.I Have 4 Years Experience' I Can Drive To Medical,
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. Am a very caring person
Jonah can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
I'm Ivan a higly dedicated and compassionate caregiver , with a wide range of experience , I love caring for seniors as It's an honor to care for our loved one that have served and cared for others for their entire life in both private and public service
Ivan can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Waltham, MA
Aura G.
5.0
Aura and her team is cleaning our house for many years. She is a pleasure to deal with - very accommodating to our schedules, polite, attentive to our requests, always striving to do the best job possible. I can't imagine hiring anybody else!
- Olga F.
Esmat V.
5.0
We cannot recommend Esmat more highly. She has been a wonderful, loving and kind member of our family for the past 2.5 years. She started working full time with our family when our oldest daughter (now almost 3) was 3 months old and our 2nd daughter is now 1 year. She has helped us to raise them...
- Katherine W.
Mbatudde B.
5.0
A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended.
- Buz L.
Domenica M.
5.0
Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues.
- Marc H.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Waltham, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Waltham, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Waltham, MA is $23.22 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 Waltham, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Waltham, 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.
Ratings for Waltham, MA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Waltham, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.