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60 therapy dogs are listed in Elyria, OH
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Elyria, OH
5.0
(1)
In search of a part-time (3 days per week) position within the West Side community. I have about 7 years of experience with families of 3+ children. I am medically trained as an STNA and am CPR certified. I have 2 years of experience working in outpatient mental health and 2 years of experience in the hospital- mostly psych and...
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Past experiences - Doctors office and Hospital, minor surgery, wound care clinic. Rebab/Memory Care/Assisted Living campus management, years of home-care/health care consulting, training and continuing education focus Alzheimer's and Dementia with both Medical and Recreational Therapy college studies. I love people, not only do...
Laura can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She was so attuned to my Mom’s needs and very patient with her. I was so happy when I found her to be Mom’s companion. Laura was an advocate for her when I couldn’t be there. She went above and beyond. I highly recommend her to care for your loved ones."
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Kailey L.
Vermilion, OH
$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Kailey, I graduated from Ohio University this past May with a degree in Integrated Health Sciences. I am now attending LCCC for my Occupational Therapy Assistant program with goals to attend medical school. I have babysat and/or been a nanny for families since I was 13. I have worked with families of all backgrounds and...
Kailey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Meredith D.
North Olmsted, OH
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Professional Pet Sitter - Reliable, Friendly, Mature, Professional, Helpful, Animal-Lover
5.0
(3)
Hello! I grew up in Lakewood and have always had pets. I started babysitting and pet sitting when I was 12. I had 4 adopted house rabbits and 2 cats when I lived in Boston and Florida, and many small animals. Experienced in caring for exotics, dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, amphibians and fish. I have 2 indoor cats. I won a...
Meredith can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Meredith is super caring and extremely responsible."
Kim A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Patient and reliable caregiver with many years of experience seeks lovely senior to care for on a part time basis. I would very much like to develop a friendly relationship with a family for private duty. I have worked with seniors for 25 years in capacity of occupational therapy assistant and caregiver. I enjoy working with...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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"Jennifer was our nanny for over a year and I cannot praise her enough. My daughter was 2 at the time. She was responsible, dependable and trustworthy. She kept it fun for my daughter but also knew how to teach the child boundaries. She became part of our family. We...
Marta G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello to ya! A pleasure you've stumbled on my profile. I provide services that enhance and assist the flow of everyday life for families! I am a certified yoga/meditation instructor guiding both adults and youth in the practice of yoga. I am also a certified newborn care specialist and professional personal nanny. I provide well...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Ms. Jen has been helping our family of four kids as an after school nanny and occasional spot babysitter for two years now. We have great lines of communication about the kids’ schedules and events and she is great also at helping to entertain the younger kids...
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Jamie G.
Vermilion, OH
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jamie. I am currently employed full time as an Occupational Therapy Assistant working with the geriatric population. I have been an Occupational Therapy Assistant for 6 years, and also have about 7 years experience as a direct care provider for individuals with developmental disabilities. I enjoy working with people,...
5.0
"Jamie provided care/companionship for our 22-yr old son with autism. She is friendly, thoughtful, and conscientious. We had peace of mind knowing our son was in good hands while we were getting some respite time."
Betsy W.
4.7
(3)
My name is Tasha, a dedicated mother of three with a passion for creating spotless and welcoming homes. I offer professional, reliable, and thorough house cleaning services that will leave your home sparkling clean and organized.
5.0
"Tasha took great care of my son and puppy while I was busy working during the week. She was on top of everything!"
Tasha L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have maintained professional athletes' and executives' homes. I work diligently to ensure that all cleaning services are performed to the highest standards.
I have been cleaning for 15 years
Annette can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, pet waste cleanup, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Annette currently works for me part time, and I know she would like additional hours. I highly recommend her cleaning and personal assistant work. She sees things that need to be done and takes care of them without being asked. She is courteous, responsive,...
Stephanie Z.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working at Lakewood community care center for almost 15 years. I graduated with an early childhood education degree in 2014. I have taken a lot of training classes in CPR, first aid, and communicable disease. I believe that the early years last a lifetime and I enjoy working with children because they represent hope...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miranda is an incredible caregiver. We know her from daycare, where she was the lead toddler teacher. Transitioning out of the infant room for the first time could've been traumatic, but Miranda anticipated and met our child's needs, quickly establishing a bond and...
Naomi B.
5.0
(2)
I'm in search of a full-time sitting/nanny position within the West Side community. I have about 7 years of experience with families of 3+ children. I currently work as a nurse's aide at UH but am looking for a job better suited for me while I'm in school. I study neuroscience at CSU and hope to become a therapist. I have 4...
Elayna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elayna is very dependable and passionate. The best trait in her is how loyal she is to everyone. You will not be disappointed with her."
Leslie G.
5.0
(22)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle.
I am an experienced and loving care provider in my Brunswick home specializing in infant/toddler (0-3 yrs) care. Care is provided in a clean, loving environment with plenty of age appropriate activities. Meals and snacks provided. Part time openings available. I also provide date night sitting services in...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is amazing! Our daughter has been in her care for 11 months. Michelle has been so wonderful. She is so great at what she does and we truly love her. Our daughter loves being with her and never wants to leave her."
Samantha N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, and I live in Rocky River. I have 8 years of experience providing loving positive care. In addition, I am a mom of four great-grown daughters and five wonderful grandchildren. I am an active part of my grandchildren's lives. They bring me such joy. I am blessed to be a part of their lives and model loving, positive, and...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Patricia was on time and courteous. She was reliable. She provided care for my 16 mo old. She kept me updated all day of his activities which was very helpful. "
Sahar I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie and I am a School Counselor as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have prior teaching elementary students therefore I could offer tutoring services as well. My undergraduate degree is from Bowling Green State University in Spanish Education. My graduate degree is from John Carroll University in...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Katie worked for us for a year. She watched our two girls after school and then all summer. Our girls adore her. She is extremely patient, fun, responsible and dependable. She recently got a full time job so she isn't able to nanny for us anymore. We would...
Melissa F.
Madeline G.
Lakewood, OH
$22-49/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madeline. A few things about me: I am 24 years old, going to college for Occupational Therapy. In high school, I was in the Early Childhood Education Westshore program which gave me experience in daycares and student teaching. I worked in a daycare for a year as a float so I have worked with all ages! I also...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Madeline to watch our 3 month old and she has exceeded our expectations! She is reliable, has great communication, and is so interactive with our baby. She always makes sure to have lots of play time, go on walks, and sends us pictures/updates throughout...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had the pleasure of pet sitting for the past 10 years. I enjoy spending time with pets and blessed to have the opportunity to do so. Services involve companionship, playing, feeding, walking and cleaning up. Please feel free to ask for references.
Jaime can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a qualified, nurturing and engaging nanny with over 13 years of experience. I will be moving back from the UK to the Cleveland area in July and am hoping to provide reliable, consistent care to the right family.
I have cared for children of all ages ranging from 10 weeks to 12 years; including multiples and children with...
Elea can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Elea is hands down the best nanny our family could have ever asked for. She always went above and beyond to make our 2 children have an amazing day. The kids would get so excited to see her as she would always have a fun day planned. In the beginning we thought we...
Carrie S.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Klara, and with my husband, we offer expert cleaning with over 5 years of experience. We tailor our services to each job, ensuring no detail is missed. From kitchen to bathroom and everything in between, we clean thoroughly with care. We don't charge hourly-pricing is customized based on your needs.
Klara can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Klara did an amazing job cleaning both my house and my parents' new home during their move. Extremely satisfied with her thorough work! "
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Jessica K.
Brunswick, OH
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Energetic housekeeper, skilled in daily cleaning and responding to customer needs. Seeking a residential housekeeping position where I can use my knowledge of cleaning products to create an uncluttered, clean and sanitary living space, such as bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchens.
Hello, My name is Jessica. I have lived in the...
Jessica can also help with: Carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Professional! Pleasant to work with!"
Susan B.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Britny. I work as a teacher in both the math and gifted department . I have been working with children for over 15 years. I have served as a nanny, tutor, babysitter, and worked at several daycares. I have worked closely with all ages from newborn -high school aged students . I am available babysitting/tutoring in...
Britny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She seems amazing I would love to have Britny to work with my children"
Laquetta C.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Elyria, OH
Laura G.
5.0
She was so attuned to my Mom’s needs and very patient with her. I was so happy when I found her to be Mom’s companion. Laura was an advocate for her when I couldn’t be there. She went above and beyond. I highly recommend her to care for your loved ones.
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Meredith D.
5.0
Meredith did a wonderful job with our two boys. In fact, she managed to win over the toughest one which is definitely a fete. We will hire her again!
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Jennifer R.
5.0
Jennifer was our nanny for over a year and I cannot praise her enough. My daughter was 2 at the time. She was responsible, dependable and trustworthy. She kept it fun for my daughter but also knew how to teach the child boundaries. She became part of our family. We had to move states and couldn't...
- Marta G.
Jennifer S.
5.0
Ms. Jen has been helping our family of four kids as an after school nanny and occasional spot babysitter for two years now. We have great lines of communication about the kids’ schedules and events and she is great also at helping to entertain the younger kids with games, etc. She also will help...
- Care member
Jamie G.
5.0
Jamie provided care/companionship for our 22-yr old son with autism. She is friendly, thoughtful, and conscientious. We had peace of mind knowing our son was in good hands while we were getting some respite time.
- Betsy W.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Elyria, OH
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Elyria, OH?
To find a therapy dog near you in Elyria, OH, 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 Elyria, OH?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Elyria, OH is $17.00 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 Elyria, OH?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Elyria, OH. 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 Elyria, OH receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Elyria, OH, 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 Elyria, OH help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Elyria, OH, 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 Elyria, OH therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Elyria, OH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.