Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Austin, TX
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Find therapy dogs in Austin, TX that you’ll love
460 therapy dogs are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Austin, TX
Felicia L.
Austin, TX
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced SLP Seeking Child And/or Animal Care Position
Hello! My name is Felicia. I'm a 30-year-old Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) working at two elementary schools (just started year 6!). I absolutely love working with kids. Not only do I work with children for a living, but I have 3 nieces and nephews (ages 5, 7, and 10) who I'm extremely close to. Since I can get off work by...
Felicia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Grace S.
Austin, TX
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Provide efficient and exceptional cleaning services and pet watching/walking and house sitting/plant watching services. I strive to provide the most personalized and safe experience for all persons, families, and pets.
Grace can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
Amanda M.
Austin, TX
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I can provide weekly, monthly or one-time tidying and reset services. This includes laundry, dishes, flipping linens, vacuuming, mopping, and carpet cleaning. I also provide car cleaning services.
Amanda can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Gabriella (Gabby) and I am a senior at the University of Texas at Austin. I am studying Psychology with a hope to focus on child development and therapy for children with special needs. I am the oldest of 3 and throughout middle and high school I have cared for my younger brother and sisters since they were...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
I'm looking forward to working with each of your animals when you need a pet sitter. I'm also quite comfortable house-sitting for extended periods while you travel. I'm a neat, organized, and dependable person with experience in various service industry lines of work as well as elementary education.
I grew up with four dogs,...
Carolyn can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
Diana B.
Austin, TX
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Assistant/Yoga Teacher/Personal Trainer/Pet Care/Culinary Services
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
I have been in service for over 20 years: Personal Assisting, Pet Care, Culinary Services, Personal Training, Yoga Teaching
I can provide excellent references.
My intention is to help you with your needs so that you can carve out more time to do things you enjoy, spend time with family/friends, and have better...
Diana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Sofia I am 18 years old and I just graduated from Akins High School. I am planning on attending ACC next semester and majoring in nursing. I was in PALS (Peer assistance leadership and service) all 4 years of high school. I have experience with elementary-middle school kids. I use to babysit my baby cousins so I...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I have been watching kids since about the age of 11 starting with my younger brother who had a few different disabilities. Since then I have watched kids for about 6 different families with a wide range of ages. I have also worked at the Boys and Girls Club as development leader in the kindergarten classroom. Also worked at a...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Specialist in children's development that understands individual needs and implementing effective strategies to help children excel. Emphasizes a compassionate approach, showcasing success stories and the ability to collaborate with families and other professionals to achieve comprehensive and personalized care. Exquisite...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! I'm Abigail. I have over 3 years of childcare experience. I've worked in a daycare and have experience working with special needs. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have experience administering medication, implementing occupational therapy, maintain records, and providing basic first aid.
At a personal level, I love...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Abigail M.
Austin, TX
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Abigail. I have over 3 years of childcare experience. I've worked in a daycare and have experience working with special needs. I am a certified nursing assistant and have experience administering medication, implementing occupational therapy, maintain records, and providing basic first aid.
At a personal level, I love...
Abigail can also help with: Personal care, errands, transportation, specialized care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I am an honest, responsible, empathetic, diligent person who does each of the services I provide with love.
I'd describe my personality as Responsible, diligent and organized.
I like caring for homes because I can convey peace and harmony through my work.
I'm looking for a job that a respectful, friendly and valued...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed CNA, certified nurses aide (license in good standing) with extensive experience with ALL ages. I provide sitter services and nursing care when needed, also medical recovery sitter /nursing services. I work alot with seniors , but ALSO offer babysitting services. I have lived in Austin all my life, have family...
Brenda can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
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Hi y'all! I'm a recent graduate from Texas State University, saving up for graduate school to study physical therapy. I have previous experience working with children, I nannied full time for 11 months, I worked at a nursery for 2+ years, have babysat for many families, and taught swim lessons that ranged from 3 months to 10...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is absolutely amazing! I have been her supervisor at the City of Austin Aquatics Division over the Instructional Swim Programs for the past couple years and Sarah has been wonderful with each and every kid she has taught or coached. She truly can make a great...
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Han L.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Substantial experience of performing residential cleaning and housekeeping tasks
Extensive knowledge of floor, equipment, and surface cleaning methods and procedures
Operational knowledge of a variety of cleaning chemicals and equipment
Familiarity with safety measures, cleanliness standards, and customer service
Ability to...
Han can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning & more
Nitza D.
Austin, TX
$19-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Warm Customer Service With Incredible Home Management Skills.
Proficient in household maintenance tasks and meal preparation for children.
Skilled in maintaining flexible and consistent schedules.
Experienced in project planning and execution.
Skilled and enthusiastic in pet care needs.
Strong interpersonal communication skills to ensure quality customer service and satisfaction.
Nitza can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Hi there,
My name is Lauren. I'm a born and raise Austinite with a passion for helping others! I love learning, teaching, and passing on knowledge and skills to harness the mastery of learning. I have a degree in physical therapy, a bachelor of science, and have tutored ages 5-25 in various subject. My strongest suits are...
Experienced teacher with over 10 years of dedicated service, offering compassionate, reliable, and personalized care for children and pets. I have experience with special needs, various personalities and learning styles. Outside of my experience as an educator, I have been offering personal assistant services while I make a...
Hello! My name is Lorena I am a senior in college graduating in May with a Special Education Major. I currently internship at a children's Therapy center, and I home school kids with Special needs. I have lots of experience with Special needs students! I have attended summer camps, projects for Special need college students,...
Maria L.
Austin, TX
$30-49/hr • 3 yrs exp
If You Try My Cleaning Services You Will Have Higher Expectations From Everyone Else
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I I have almost 20 years of housekeeping experience. I have worked as a dog walker and sitter, a babysitter, senior caregiver, a substitute teacher, personal assistant, organizer, house cleaner and as a house keeper (there's actually a difference). I tried it all but I found myself being better and happier as a house keeper and...
Maria can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Austin, TX
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Austin, TX?
To find a therapy dog near you in Austin, TX, 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 Austin, TX?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Austin, TX is $21.39 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 Austin, TX?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Austin, TX. 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 Austin, TX receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Austin, TX, 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 Austin, TX help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Austin, TX, 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 Austin, TX therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Austin, TX are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 209 reviews of the 460 listed therapy dogs.