Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Colfax, CA
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Find therapy dogs in Colfax, CA that you’ll love
53 therapy dogs are listed in Colfax, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 9 years
Therapy dogs in Colfax, CA
Sandra B.
Colfax, CA
$16-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
I am a huge animal lover. I worked for 5 years as a ranch hand at several stables. I have also owned my own horses. I worked 4 years at a boarding kennel for dog and cats. I worked for rover pet sitting services for a year. I have experience with all animals. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles you name if owned or cared for it. My mom...
Sandra can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding & more
Sindy M.
Colfax, CA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bringing Sunshine, Cleanliness And Organization To Your Home.
Reliable and Detail-Oriented Housekeeper
With 10 years of experience in housekeeping, I am a dedicated and efficient professional committed to providing exceptional cleaning services. My skills include deep cleaning, laundry, organizing, running errands, shampooing carpets, yard work, just about anything. I am known for my...
Sindy can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Shawna H.
Colfax, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Shawna. I'm a California licensed pharmacy technician for over 25 yrs. I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I also have a Food Handler's Management certification with Placer County. I have worked with children and senior care over 10 yrs. Also worked in a Drug Rehabilitation centers as a technician and a chef. I...
Shawna can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Shawna is wonderful. She's a great help. She helps cook clean and organize. She takes loving care of my Elderly family member. She visits and spends time and attention to his needs. She also does extras. She has become a friend and would be a wonderful helper to...
Jennifer G.
When I was younger I struggled with chronic illness so I owner-trained a service dog to alert me to low blood sugar, deep pressure therapy, and searching for help if I fainted. A little later I got a job with a service dog organization that does selective trait breeding, early developmental training, and puppy placement.
On my...
Lacey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training, grooming, boarding & more
Monica K.
Grass Valley, CA
$18-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a caring, friendly and patient option for your senior care needs!
I have experience providing care for my 83-year-old grandmother, who needed day-time care giving for everyday needs. I assisted with cooking and cleaning throughout her home, as well as personal care like bathing, hair and skin care, and applications of...
Monica can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Hi! I'm Grace, born and raised in Montana. I lived abroad for 10 years, got my degree in Spain and achieved fluency in Spanish, and eventually moved back to the U. S. I have long been a teacher and caregiver for children and have also enjoyed offering additional housekeeping, cooking and cleaning services. I prioritize keeping...
Grace can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning & more
Hello! I live in the grass valley area and am happy to be of service! I have over 10 years experience in childcare from nannying, camp counselor, after school programs and teaching. I have my bachelors in education and also arts and humanities. I currently am a teachers assistant at a waldorf charter school. I bring many skills...
Zenobie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Audrey P.
Grass Valley, CA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Responsible Housekeeper And House Sitter Available Part Time
I have about 10 years of housecleaning experience. I have done cleaning for a warehouse, family friends, nanny jobs and my own home. My cleaning service will improve your living style by my unique attention to detail and assuring a helping hand. I am fast and great at organizing. I can help with laundry, cleaning bathrooms,...
Audrey can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
I am a 31-year-old who's spent lots of time helping my parents who are in their late 60s and early 70s and I am looking to do meaningful work and help those in need. I currently manage 2 residential properties in Grass Valley. Before that, I worked at a physical therapy clinic as an aide where I worked a lot with people over 60....
Skye can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Grace F.
Grass Valley, CA
$24-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Grace, born and raised in Montana. I grew up on a small farm and feel at ease with all kinds of animals. I lived in Europe for 10 years and got my B. A. in Spain. I am fluent in Spanish. I have long worked with kids, starting with volunteer work at Montessori programs and other daycare settings, followed by ski coaching...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Hello! My name is Lacey , I'm a student at Sierra college earning my associate degree in nutrition/food science. I'm in my junior year and have already taken a few advanced courses such as human anatomy. My future goal is to be a registered dietitian so I have a lot of schooling ahead of me. I've already learned a lot of study...
Lydia M.
Grass Valley, CA
$15-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Pet Sitter For Hire: Loves Cats And Dogs, Has Years Of Experience
I have been a multiple dog owner and multiple cat owner for many years. I have long term pet sitting experience with large breed and small breed dogs, as well as cats. I have my own transportation and am ready and able to perform the necessary tasks for house-sitting/pet-sitting jobs. I can provide overnight pet care. I also...
Lydia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
Hi, I'm available to support a family in need of senior care. I am here for emotional, companionship, daily tasks, grocery and meal preparation, and other tasks within my capabilities. I thrive with one on one support and friendship. Short time or long term.
I am not a nurse, however I have over 15 years along side of doctors...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Isabelle B.
Grass Valley, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there!
I recently moved to Grass Valley from Colorado. I served my community back home as a birth and postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, and midwife assistant for both our local homebirth midwifery practice and nurse midwifery practice.
I have significant experience caring for both infants and children,...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Hello! My name is Lacey and I'm looking to be a caregiver. I'm at Sierra college studying to be a registered dietitian. Part of my future job is communicating and assisting to the needs of others. I'd love to be involved with helping nurture people's lives in any way I can now. I've had experience caregiving for my grandmother....
Lacey can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Hailey P.
Grass Valley, CA
$19-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a CNA I have been for a year now, I provide great services! I love working with elderly, and they always seem to love me back!
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I've enjoyed helping many different seniors over the last 15 years, all needing a variety of skills. One client I helped for 3 years was blind, others with parkinsons, dementia, and some needing help with meals and errands, bathing, ambulating, transferring to and from wheelchairs. All have enjoyed my support and...
Lita can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lita is a lovely, gentle and caring woman who provides me with assistance as needed such as care giving, light cleaning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, plant care while I'm traveling etc. Above all, she is a wonderful care giver. I have benefited from her...
Lynda G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Vivian, I am 22 years old. April (2018) I started nannying three kids, after school and during the summer full time. I also nannied for a family with a 1-year-old for 6 months. Along with a family of two children, a 7-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl. Im excellent at cooking and cleaning. I love teaching and doing...
Vivian can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Vivian to watch our 17 month old daughter for a very specific 9 day window before we could start at a daycare and she was fantastic! Our daughter was transitioning with naps and Vivian helped her through the hard time along with being very attentive to her...
Lindsey W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent the past 15 years working in the ER with many different types of patients. Working with seniors, especially ones that suffer from cognitive decline, dementia or just natural age progression, has become a passion of mine. My dad suffered from dementia and Parkinson's and it gave me a greater insight to what loved ones...
Racheal can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"We hired Rachelle as a caregiver for my adult brother in law with Down syndrome and dementia. She was absolutely wonderful and assisted us with his care for a couple months until permanent long term arrangements could be made. Not only did we feel comfortable...
Michelle C.
Natalya P.
Auburn, CA
$16-21/hr
Hi my name is Natalya! I am an 18-year-old just graduated from highschool, I am going to go to sac state to pursue a career in teaching. I have ADHD and struggle with most minimum wage jobs dealing with customer service and I would love a job that would let me work with kids. I am good at cleaning and great with kids and pets....
Natalya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Colfax, CA
Shawna H.
5.0
Shawna is wonderful. She's a great help. She helps cook clean and organize. She takes loving care of my Elderly family member. She visits and spends time and attention to his needs. She also does extras. She has become a friend and would be a wonderful helper to anyone. She also takes care of my...
- Jennifer G.
Lita S.
5.0
Lita is a lovely, gentle and caring woman who provides me with assistance as needed such as care giving, light cleaning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, plant care while I'm traveling etc. Above all, she is a wonderful care giver. I have benefited from her care while recovering from two...
- Lynda G.
Vivian E.
5.0
We hired Vivian to watch our 17 month old daughter for a very specific 9 day window before we could start at a daycare and she was fantastic! Our daughter was transitioning with naps and Vivian helped her through the hard time along with being very attentive to her health as well. Our daughter...
- Lindsey W.
Racheal G.
5.0
We hired Rachelle as a caregiver for my adult brother in law with Down syndrome and dementia. She was absolutely wonderful and assisted us with his care for a couple months until permanent long term arrangements could be made. Not only did we feel comfortable having her in our home, she also made...
- Michelle C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Colfax, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Colfax, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Colfax, CA, 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 Colfax, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Colfax, CA is $21.00 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 Colfax, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Colfax, CA. 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 Colfax, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Colfax, CA, 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 Colfax, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Colfax, CA, 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.