Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Chicago, IL
Explore background-checked therapy dogs in Chicago, IL and find loving care for your furry friend.
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Find therapy dogs in Chicago, IL that you’ll love
743 therapy dogs are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Chicago, IL
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Lorena. I am married with 4 children. I have 4 years of experience. I pride myself on my ability to work efficiently and independently, while also being a team player when necessary. I am dedicated to providing high-quality service and am committed to exceeding expectations in all aspects of my work. I appreciate...
Lorena can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting & more
Porche W.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caring and responsible individual with a passion for nurturing children's growth, I have dedicated the past three years to providing exceptional childcare services. My empathetic nature and formal training in Early Childhood Education allow me to create a safe and stimulating environment for your children to thrive. Whether...
Porche can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
Viviana A.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr
I am a bubbly, reliable and friendly spirit who is fluent in English and Spanish and I am more than willing to teach your kids a second language if so desired. I am super family oriented and want to be able to care for your bundles of joy without you having to worry about a thing. I would take care of some of my family members...
Viviana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I'm Jordyn, a 23-year-old tutor with a decade of experience, including two years as a live-in caregiver. Currently pursuing Nutrition and Healthy Living at Cornell University, I offer comprehensive tutoring services. Beyond academics, I run my own coaching company specializing in one-on-one sessions for athletes,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12+ years experience working with, nannying, and being an occasional sitter for children from infancy-6th grade. I have been a nanny for up to 7 kids at a time and have experience caring for kids with cancer, learning disabilities, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, and so forth. I have also provided tutoring services for pre-school...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again"
Maxine B.
Bobbie B.
Chicago, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Mother of 4 grown boys looking to help other moms balance their busy lives and assist in child care duties, household duties and organization to maintain a stress-free child care and home life experience. I would like to help by providing loving and caring atmosphere for the children to be active and learn from activities and...
Bobbie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"All I have is one word and that amazing. From beginning to end it was an amazing experience."
Paul Y.
Hello, my name is Elena and I am a certified Nursing assistant with 10 years of experience in the care of senior patients / disability patients, I am an energetic and responsible 44-year-old, Experience in CPR, Vital Sings, Glucose testing, Preparing Medications and injections. Appointment Scheduling, Bookkeeping, Charting...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I am offering child care, pet care, and household services.
I have been working with children since my first job at the age of 13. In high school, I was a camp counselor for 3 and 4-year-olds. During that time, I babysat for many families I met while working at...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lia. I was a Registered Nurse for 3 years and have transitioned into acting! I worked in Pediatric ICUs in Chicago (Advocate Children's), Phoenix and LA so you can trust me to care safely for your kids. I am also fluent in Spanish and I graduated from Penn State University.
For the past year I have been a part time...
Lia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Over the past year, I've gained extensive experience in house cleaning, performing a wide range of duties to ensure homes are clean and organized. My responsibilities have included thorough cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas, including dusting, vacuuming, and mopping floors. I am skilled in handling different...
Ashli can also help with: Organization, carpet cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Priya G.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Passionate And Empathetic Social Worker With First Aid And CPR Experience
Hi! My name is Priya and I am excited to get to know you and your family.
I am a 22-year-old social work graduate student and have prior experience working in emergency medical services as an EMT. Thus, I have a strong background in CPR and First Aid. I have worked as a youth development professional with summer camps and...
Priya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sydney H.
Chicago, IL
$20-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving and Established Nanny looking for a part time or full time job, offering date night/overnight services and any other caregiving needs you may have in the Biddeford/Saco/Old Orchard Beach area. Negotiable rates beginning at 23/hour. CPR/First aid certified. Over 70 clocked hours of additional training in the past year of...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Have you ever wished you could rent someone as qualified as a teacher to tutor or care for your child? Than look no further! I'm a Chicago Public Schools teacher at Chicago Academy High School with a BA in English and an MEd in Educational Equity. Besides my classroom experience and certification to teach 5th through 12th grade,...
Zoe S.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a recent speech-language pathologist grad, who is looking for gigs before the new school year!
I am very outgoing, playful, and energetic caretaker! I try my best to get kids off of their technology and up and moving. My specialty is a good scavenger hunt!
In undergrad, I also minored in educational services, so...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Have recommended Zoe for babysitting jobs to two different families and they both had absolute rave reviews."
Gillian G.
Hello, I am a Public Health undergraduate at UIC
I have worked with 5 years olds at a private elementary school from for two years. I started as an after-school program staff was promoted to team leader within one school year. During the summer I was the senior camp counselor leader for the 5-year-olds classroom.
During high...
Jansel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a rising college senior who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
4.0
"Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend...
Joni P.
I'm Nicole, a young professional involved in the non-profit sector, offering nanny services on the side. With over 2 years of experience as an au pair for kids aged 7 to 12, and an additional 2 years as a nanny/babysitter. I've become a master of multi-age childcare.
I'm your early morning go-to, available every day except...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Paige. I'm a certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach and licensed special education teacher. I have over seven years of experience and I want to assist in supporting your family and we continue to transition back post pandemic. I'm posting here because I'm able to take on some more kiddos on to my caseload....
Maria S.
Chicago, IL
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, I am a very responsible and detailed person in my work.
I'd describe my personality i'mso strong Responsible and friendly
I started housekeepingwhen Iseven years ago I like the job. It's nice. I like working with a friendly people and I like the decline. Be happy with my service.
I like spend time with my family being...
Sayoni B.
Chicago, IL
$19-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, and welcome to my child care profile. If you are interested in tutoring services, please visit my tutoring profile. My name is Sayoni and i'm a CPS elementary teacher. I love children and am experience with babysitting my family members. I've experienced taking care of my nephew who is autistic with ADHD from new born- now...
Sayoni can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sayoni was very accommodating and understanding to my situation. She was communicative with all my questions and made sure I was comfortable with my baby being in her care."
Moriah W.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Chicago, IL
Patricia H.
5.0
Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again
- Maxine B.
Bobbie B.
5.0
Both my husband and I are grateful and thankful to find such a wonderful person to care for our children. She is always on time, reliable and very sweet to them.
- LuShanna C.
Zoe S.
5.0
Have recommended Zoe for babysitting jobs to two different families and they both had absolute rave reviews.
- Gillian G.
Rachel B.
4.0
Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend her!
- Joni P.
Sayoni B.
5.0
Sayoni was very accommodating and understanding to my situation. She was communicative with all my questions and made sure I was comfortable with my baby being in her care.
- Moriah W.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Chicago, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Chicago, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Chicago, IL, 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 Chicago, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Chicago, IL is $20.56 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 Chicago, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Chicago, IL. 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 Chicago, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Chicago, IL, 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 Chicago, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Chicago, IL, 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 Chicago, IL therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 336 reviews of the 743 listed therapy dogs.