Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Wethersfield, CT
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Find therapy dogs in Wethersfield, CT that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Wethersfield, CT
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Wethersfield, CT
I have over 30 years of experience working with Adults ranging from 18 to 99 years of age. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut in Therapeutic Recreation. My clientele in the group homes I serviced had multiple disabilities, and I was required to have annual training in back safety/lifting and...
Carolyn can also help with: Personal care, companionship, respite care, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services & more
Carolyn C.
Wethersfield, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have Worked In The Care Giving Field For Over 30 Years As A Recreational Therapist/class Mgr
I have a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, and I have worked in the field with special needs adults and children for over 30 yrs. I managed and taught in a special needs classroom for 3 yrs. before pursuing my area of preference of Recreation Therapy. I have experience w autistic children and adults DDS and a...
Abigail S.
Wethersfield, CT
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Of 4 Years Looking For Part Time Job On Weekdays And Weekends!
Hello everyone, I am a 26-year-old behavior technician in Berlin, CT. Being the 3rd oldest of 7 girls I started out babysitting my little sisters. As I got older I began to babysit throughout high school and in college. Working with kids is what I love to do, and I especially take pride in working with kids who have different...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Bogumila D.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Polish girl, Hard -working preson . Not afraid of hard work . I am sure you will be satisfied with my service :)
Bogumila can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Very caring person looking for work as a senior caregiver. I am an experienced companion/homemaker for 5 years. I am seeking part to full-time employment. I am very compassionate, caring, and dependable. The services I provide are: caregiving, homemaking, companion, grocery shopping, travel to appointments. I have excellent...
Emina can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Due to my work schedule that requires a lot of travel time I can't be there for my mother at times but having Emina has made all the difference. Whenever I am not in town Emina takes care of my mother by keeping her company, providing entertainment, going shopping...
Ahmad O.
Hi! I'd love to help your family out and provide babysitting services for your infant! I'm a registered nurse with my primary focus in the neonatal ICU taking care of babies. I've been a nurse for 7 years total and have been taking contracted travel assignments around the country for the last 2 years! I'm taking a temporary...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is a phenomenal nanny! She put my husband and myself with such ease with taking care of our baby boy. She constantly updated us with pictures and did age appropriate activities for him ( he was 6 months at the time)! I cannot recommend her enough! Her RN...
Care member
Experienced Special Educator teacher with 8 years of dedicated service, specializing in functional academics and community support. Committed to empowering students with diverse needs while providing valuable parent support. Let's collaborate to foster growth and success for every learner.
As a teacher , I've always been passionate about helping students reach their academic goals. With years of experience in special education, I decided to take the leap and start my own tutoring business. I founded it with the mission of providing personalized, high-quality education to students of all ages. Offering virtual and...
5.0
(14)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 17+ years experience of childcare related services and activities. I am available for full time as well part time of all ages and also special needs. My job description are preparing meals daily, taking walks on regular basics, reading, and playing games, preparing school activities and assist play time outside. Also,...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cristina was very dependable and treated our children with so much tender love and care - as if they were her own! She managed the daily activities of light housekeeping and caring for our 2 year old at the time. She even prepped two different meals (one for us and...
Nikia R.
5.0
(1)
I have taken care of dogs for the better part of 10 years, including my own and my family's/ friends. I'm a huge animal lover and understand the importance of an animals happiness and wellbeing. Your pet will be in good hands
I will bring my own waste bags for walking services and will send photos throughout the service.
Roseanna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Rosie is great with any dog and had grown up with dogs her whole life. Dogs gravitate towards her always, whether it is a friend's dog or stranger's dog. She treats them with the utmost respect and love they deserve. She watches my dog frequently and my dog is...
Dimitri H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My services in tutoring includes:
* Met the needs of students at risk of academic failure; individual and small groups;
* Homework assistance, general guidance, incentives, and recognition to foster academic and behavioral improvement;
* Achievement Mentors offer services during the normal school day;
* Rewarded clients who...
5.0
"Mylinda was very kind. She was very creative in keeping my child interested in his schoolwork while incorporating fun. Super helpful. We'd love to work with her again!"
Jasmine F.
Sandra W.
New Britain, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sandra and I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled children, teens and adults 25 years ago. I also worked with K through 5 children as a before and after school teacher. Some of the students were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist doing ABA therapy. I also have...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sandra is very caring and compassionate. She cares about others and is dependable. She relates to children very well."
Rose D.
4.9
(27)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Thais and I provide efficient and quality cleaning services. I have years of experience and I am very personable, professional, and reliable. Please do not hesitate to get in touch for a free estimate.
Thank you so much and look forward to hear from you.
Thais can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
4.0
"Thais is kind and hard working. She did her best with what I had and was honest with me throughout the process. (it was a lot, and I appreciated her squeezing me in last minute). Good communication, reasonable pricing -- I think she is best for weekly/ biweekly...
Brittany H.
4.8
(13)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Over 13 years of dependable and responsible home and office cleaning services! One time or recurring options available.
Vacuums, washes dishes, sweeps floors, cleans and scrubs counters, and dusts surfaces.
Clean houses with a variety of chemicals, disinfectants, and machines.
Vacuum hardwood floors and carpet.
Sweep up...
Maggie can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Maggie cleaned our home for nearly a year before we moved. We will certainly miss her! She was wonderful! Always communicative, punctual, thorough, and very kind. She was great with our Siberian Husky, who followed her around loyally as she cleaned. She even took...
Ali K.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Gloria F.
New Britain, CT
$46/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Ect I have a flexible schedule right now I don't mind assisting in whatever way I can within reason I am very patient and funny and I am sure will get along with anyone
Senior caregiver
Gloria can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Gloria is an amazing caregiver who is patient, kind, reliable, capable, and trustworthy. She has been caring for my mother, who is a hospice patient, since September 2022. We love her and give her the highest recommendation."
Patricia D.
Carla F.
West Hartford, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carla T., I am a Brazilian woman resident in West Hartford.
I have great references and a lot of experience, and I am an honest person. I am very mindful, detailed, and careful when it comes to cleaning.
Here I would like to offer you my services!
Some of my most requested services are:
Clean houses
Clean...
Carla can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Carla is a very talented housekeeper who cares and is dependable and works hard. She has great ideas on cleaning and organizing and is a great help to our family."
Lisa T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Whitney. I'm 26 years old . I am originally from Georgia but I live in New York and travel a lot to Connecticut . My experience with children spans over 8 years . I have extensive tutoring experience as well . I have helped children from all over the world as well as children with learning disabilities.
I...
Whitney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Whitney is bubbly, caring, genuine and deeply interested in those she cares for. She is an amazing babysitter, exuding positivity and reliable and all of things you hope for in the person you trust to take care of your loved ones. Very excited to hire her again!"
Christopher M.
5.0
(3)
I am a Home Health Aide (HHA) with 16 years of caregiving experience and certification as a Dementia Specialist. My work with private employers and home-care agencies has provided me with expertise in:
- Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing)
- Meal preparation and feeding support
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure,...
Doreen can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
5.0
"Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her."
Dave L.
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.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Wethersfield, CT
Emina K.
5.0
Due to my work schedule that requires a lot of travel time I can't be there for my mother at times but having Emina has made all the difference. Whenever I am not in town Emina takes care of my mother by keeping her company, providing entertainment, going shopping with her, cooking for her, cleaning...
- Ahmad O.
Taylor B.
5.0
Taylor is a phenomenal nanny! She put my husband and myself with such ease with taking care of our baby boy. She constantly updated us with pictures and did age appropriate activities for him ( he was 6 months at the time)! I cannot recommend her enough! Her RN background including having her PALS...
- Care member
Christina L.
5.0
Highly recommend Cristina to anyone who is looking for housekeeping or care for their children. She is extremely organized, meticulous, dependable, thoughtful and just a wonderful person. She was such a great help in my last few months of pregnancy and when I was juggling a toddler and newborn. We...
- Shefali K.
Roseanna W.
5.0
Rosie is great with any dog and had grown up with dogs her whole life. Dogs gravitate towards her always, whether it is a friend's dog or stranger's dog. She treats them with the utmost respect and love they deserve. She watches my dog frequently and my dog is always sad to see her go and exuberant...
- Dimitri H.
Mylinda G.
5.0
Mylinda was very kind. She was very creative in keeping my child interested in his schoolwork while incorporating fun. Super helpful. We'd love to work with her again!
- Jasmine F.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Wethersfield, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Wethersfield, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Wethersfield, 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 Wethersfield, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Wethersfield, CT is $23.11 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 Wethersfield, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Wethersfield, 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 Wethersfield, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Wethersfield, 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 Wethersfield, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Wethersfield, 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.
Ratings for Wethersfield, CT therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Wethersfield, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.