Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Waterford, CT
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Find therapy dogs in Waterford, CT that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Waterford, CT
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Waterford, CT
My goal is not only to meet but exceed your expectations, fostering a trusting relationship built on reliability, communication, and mutual respect.
Beyond my technical expertise, I pride myself on creating meaningful connections with both pets and their owners. I believe in open communication, transparency, and a genuine love...
Alexandra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hey there! My name is Emiliia.
I offer cleaning services, including deep cleaning and standard cleaning (weekly and biweekly).
I take a personalized approach to each client and make sure to consider your specific preferences.
I'm all about thoroughness and use non-toxic, pet-safe products.
Emiliia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Andiswa M.
Waterford, CT
$16-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. light house cleaning , engaging with clients
Andiswa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Katie W.
Waterford, CT
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Katie! I am a 23-year-old occupational therapy graduate student currently looking for a consistent childcare job during the week before I start my next clinical internship on September 23. I have a wide range of experience caring for infants (aged 3 mo.- 1. 5 years), toddlers (2-3 years) and children/preteens (aged 5-11...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kelsey L.
Waterford, CT
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
hello, I am currently unavailable for cleaning services at this time. I will update my profile when I am available.
Kelsey can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning & more
Desiree E.
Waterford, CT
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello,
I am a 34-year-old female. I work for a defense company in CT. I LOVE animals and I love to summer in RI. In my home I have 3 dogs and aside from that, have pet sit for family, friends, and as a side job for many years. I am looking to spend the summer months living in RI. I enjoy staying active with working out, the...
Alexandra S.
Waterford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Warm, Nurturing, Creative And Fun Nanny/Family Assistant
Hello! As a seasoned and highly skilled Nanny with over 12 years of professional experience my objective is to utilize my expertise to provide unrivaled care and service to individuals and families who require exceptional service due to unique and demanding schedules. My educational background in Early childhood development has...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
I am a recent Speech and Language therapy graduate from Gallaudet University. My journey in education has led me to work closely with children spanning from 6 months to 24 years old, addressing a wide spectrum of needs. Through this experience, I have honed my skills in supporting individuals with autism and other complex...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Passionate about Ability to develop and sustain relationships with children and families from different cultures and backgrounds
Excellent team player with a collaborative approach to service delivery and conflict resolution
High standards of professionalism in all aspects of performance
Familiarity with current research in...
5.0
(1)
Are you looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver for your children? Look no further! With over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am a patient, creative, and organized individual who is ready to provide top-notch care for your little ones. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I have a clean...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
OFFERING NANNY SERVICES OR Emergency babysitter. Are you looking for a fun, energetic, and creative nanny to care for your little ones? Look no further! I am a stay-at-home mom with a passion for childcare and I am available all year round to care for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers in my home or yours.
My house has a great...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Have provided as needed pet care services including dog-walking, dog-sitting (in dog's home or my own home), bathing over the past 6 years.
I lost my beloved dog about 2 years ago, am miss her everyday. Thus, I cherish the opportunity to spend time with dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes.
Allison can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
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I am able to provide pet care in your own home. I have experience with dogs of a variety of breeds, cats, and small animals. I myself have a cat, a Lab/Husky Mix, and Australian Shepard puppy, and two rats. I can provide services of feeding, walking, litter box/cage cleaning, and light grooming (brushing, etc.)
Alexis can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
5.0
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I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Charon can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
5.0
(2)
I have an Associates Degree in Gerontology (Social Services for Elderly) and worked in a nursing home as well as private duty aide for the Ct. Social Service Department. I grew up around seniors as my parents ran a private nursing home when I was a child. In the early sixties I had more Grandparents than I could imagine and they...
Marie can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning
5.0
"Ms. Jennings was the caregiver for my father-in-law while his son, my husband, and I lived at his home for 8 months.
Ms. Jennings was punctual, conscientious, and professional and my father-in-law felt so comfortable with her that he considered her family!
My...
Janet A.
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced dog walker who has been walking and sitting dogs for clients for a little over four years. Most recently, I came from the Bay Area where I was walking for pet care service clients and have a 5 star rating overall. Being with animals is definitely the best part of my day and I couldn't imagine not being around...
Crystal can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Crystal is great with my two dogs! She has been so helpful and reliable! I would highly recommend her for anyone else's fur babies :)"
Chelsea Q.
5.0
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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were 100% comfortable leaving our children with Arielle. She easily connected with our 7yo while also navigating the chaos of our toddler and infant smoothly. Arielle is a breeze to communicate with. She was punctual and dependable. I would highly recommend...
Megan B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was a caregiver in our church nursery for several years. I was most impressed with how naturally and creatively she played with the young children and toddlers. She immediately sat on the floor with them and engaged them in active play, or followed their...
Jill W.
Ronald W.
New London, CT
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working in physical therapy for nearly 30 yrs in mostly geriatric settings and I am licensed in the state of Ct . I work very well with the elderly and always treat them as if they were my own family members with respect, dignity and patience. I am very interested in a live in companion opportunity and feel that I am...
Ronald can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
my name is Julia and i m 21 years old.
I am an animal lover and have had pets all my life (cats, dogs and even reptiles). I have pet sat and dog walked on occasion for others animals as well as my own.
I am new on care. com as a pet care provider but I have used care. com for child care jobs as well over the past three years...
Julia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Waterford, CT
Charon M.
5.0
Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on occasion. She helped my Mom with...
- Jane P.
Marie J.
5.0
Marie was with my family for eight years. She was my step mother's care giver and then after her death, Marie continued in her role with my father. She made that loss bearable for my father who suffers from dementia. During her time with us, she was a kind, thoughtful caregiver who kept my...
- Dorothy A.
Crystal H.
5.0
Crystal is great with my two dogs! She has been so helpful and reliable! I would highly recommend her for anyone else's fur babies :)
- Chelsea Q.
Arielle S.
5.0
Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and took time to ask questions regarding the kids' needs. The kids enjoyed having her spend time with them very much. We look forward to having her...
- Rebecca S.
Julia H.
5.0
Julia is responsible and fun. She has babysat for me at least once a month over the past year. My 5 year old and 10 year old boys love that she plays with them and they listen to her very well. She has a bubbly personality and always gets back to me quickly. Julia is honest about my kids and she...
- Stacy R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Waterford, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Waterford, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Waterford, 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 Waterford, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Waterford, CT is $23.00 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 Waterford, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Waterford, 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 Waterford, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Waterford, 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 Waterford, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Waterford, 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.