Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Fort Collins, CO
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Find therapy dogs in Fort Collins, CO that you’ll love
167 therapy dogs are listed in Fort Collins, CO
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Fort Collins, CO
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I had a full-time 10 week rotation in an Outpatient Pediatric setting treating pediatric patients with Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and more. I have always loved working with kids and it warms my heart to help kids with neurological or...
Isabel C.
Fort Collins, CO
$18-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm a third-year psychology student at Colorado State University. I absolutely love working with kids and am working towards a career in child/teen therapy. I worked for a year as a Behavioral Therapist at the Center for Autism and Other Related Disorders for children ages 2-17. I was trained in aggressive behavior...
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am a second year student at Colorado State University studying music therapy. I work with children in my studies, so I have experience in the past. I love to plan arts and crafts with kids as well as some fun jam sessions on my guitar! I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision.
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Sarah P.
Fort Collins, CO
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah, and I'm an energetic and creative 25-year-old.
I have a master's degree in speech therapy and extensive experience working with children with disabilities. I'm CPR certified and have taken many college courses in child development.
I like working with kids because it never stops being interesting! I...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
With over 10 years of pet sitting experience and more than 3 years working in animal care, I offer loving, professional care for both cats and dogs. I provide a range of services including pet sitting, overnight stays (either in your home or mine), dog walking, and special care for pets with behavioral concerns or medical needs,...
Brook can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Bailey T.
Fort Collins, CO
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Bailey and I am currently a student at Colorado State University. I am a huge animal lover and have been pet sitting and walking for a few years for relatives and neighbors but decided to offer my service to others in the community just over a year ago. I grew up in a household with a dog and cats but I am...
Bailey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! I'm Sarah. I am a third year student and Colorado State University. I am currently majoring in Human Development and Family Studies with a double concentration in early childhood development and pre-health. My sophomore year I did a volunteer class with which specializes in equine therapy for children with disabilities. I...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Sara! I recently moved to the Fort Collins area, and I'm excited to be a part of the community! Three words to describe my personality are compassionate, empathetic, and open minded.
I've been a pet-sitter for about 8 years. I have experience with dogs and cats of all ages and breeds. I offer helpful services...
Sara can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
I've always grown up with animals; my after school chore was to walk out 2 bloodhounds! Over the past seven years, my journey in pet care began with those simple walks around my neighborhood with my neighbors dogs. As my passion for animals grew, so did my responsibilities. I expanded my services to include the comprehensive...
Caroline can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
I have worked with a high functioning Autistic 9-year-old since she was five (four years) she will be 10 in April. I am involved with school programs that provide work with kids who have special needs since I was in sixth grade. I plan to go to college for a degree in speech therapy or special education. Working with autistic...
Elizabeth P.
Fort Collins, CO
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Elise and I would love to get to know you and your family! I have always had a passion for kids and love helping them learn and grow! I have been a babysitter since age 12, and worked at an elementary school as a special education aide for 2 years before I found my passion for Occupational Therapy. I am...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Erica H.
Fort Collins, CO
$20-23/hr
I'm a recent grad from CSU with a passion for helping others. I'm working part time with kiddos on the spectrum and looking to supplement my week with companion and respite care. I have experience with different cognitive and mobility needs due to my volunteering with an adaptive skiing program on the weekends. With a desire to...
Erica can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
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"Erica has been a wonderful companion and care giver for my young adult daughter. She has been flexible, understanding, and so sweet. She's leveraged her education to have ideas of ways to manage my daughter and provided great ideas for outings. "
Jody A.
Tasha T.
Fort Collins, CO
$19-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Tasha and I'm 24. I am looking for a one time/date night gig! I enjoy being outside and being active. I have multiple (6) years of experience babysitting triplet girls and 7 years of experience with ages ranging from newborns - 14-year-olds. I am great with kids of all ages AND abilities! I am currently taking a...
Tasha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a physical therapist looking for babysitting opportunities on my day off during the week, Friday. I love to be outside and a good game of freeze dance!
I spent the spring before grad school nannying for a 7-month-old and have babysat for friends and neighbors for many years. I also worked as summer program staff at...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Anna L.
Fort Collins, CO
$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I just moved to Fort Collins from Minnesota for occupational therapy graduate school. I'm so excited to be here and get to know new families! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15 so I have lots of experience with all ages and number of kids. I'm excited to be in Colorado because I love spending time outside and...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Callie G.
Fort Collins, CO
$18-26/hr
Hello! My name is Callie and I am a second year doctoral student studying occupational therapy. I will be spending my summer working at a rehab hospital and am looking for additional work and caregiving experience on the weekends. I have some experience from my graduate program with transfers and helping with self care, but will...
Callie can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, errands
Hi! I started working with kids when I was just 12 years old babysitting in rural Iowa! I'm now 48 with teen kids & 20+ years of teaching experience. I own my own biz in which I teach yoga & crafts in after school & summer day camps. I've grown a lot as a teacher. I've always lead with love, but through my own therapy, I've...
Toni can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am passionate about helping people!! I love doing whatever I can to make your life easier and more peaceful.
Services I offer:
Health Coaching
Locating Adaptive Equipment
Preparing Home for Adaptive Equipment
Cooking
Meal prep
Companionship
Laundry
Light Housekeeping
Appointment Transportation
School and Activity...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Lisa has been great with my mom. My mother has dementia and Lisa is patient, caring, and thoughtful. She created activities to work with my mom to keep her active. She reports any concerns she has throughout the week. Very dependable and communicates well."
Natalie Y.
hi! i've been watching neighborhood dogs since I was a kid and house sitting since the age of 14.
i've always had a deep love for all animals, but am most experienced with dogs and cats. I do have experience with less friendly, fearful, or mildly aggressive dogs and cats, and as long as I am informed on how to help and handle...
Esther can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have been providing housekeeping and cleaning services for the last 3 years. I have also worked in people's homes as a nanny and postpartum doula for the past 10+ years, and my duties have included housekeeping and cleaning.
I love helping people by providing services that take responsibilities off their plate, and free up...
Chelsey can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Fort Collins, CO
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Fort Collins, CO?
To find a therapy dog near you in Fort Collins, CO, 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Fort Collins, CO is $18.81 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 Fort Collins, CO?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Fort Collins, CO. 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 Fort Collins, CO receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Fort Collins, CO, 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 Fort Collins, CO help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Fort Collins, CO, 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 Fort Collins, CO therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Fort Collins, CO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 167 listed therapy dogs.