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60 therapy dogs are listed in Hopkins, MN
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Hopkins, MN
5.0
(1)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced home manager and nanny looking to add new clients to my week! I have been working in-home for seven years, providing an array of services for various clients, and love providing my families with the care they need.
I am happy to complete tasks outside of the cleaning umbrella, including errand running, meal...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Hiring Laura has been one of the best decisions our family has made - it has been transformational in how our house runs. I can't say enough great things about her. She's professional, trustworthy, impeccable with her work, and easy to work with.
The thing that...
Christina D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Annaliese. I have experience working as a caregiver for Homecare Services in South Dakota, where I grew up. While working for this company, I helped with bathing, dressing, meal prep, and physical therapy exercises, as well as provided companionship for a few different women. I am an extremely empathetic and...
Annaliese can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"She is capable and responsible as well as creative and interesting."
Virginia E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Asha. I have 15+ years of childcare experience. I have been teaching 1st grade for almost 10 years now. I also do work at the University of Minnesota in their early childhood programming, where I also got my undergraduate and masters degrees. I have experience working with children from birth to third grade, as...
Asha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Asha is awesome; great communicator and connects with the kids in a way that gets them on board. "
Care member
John R.
Chanhassen, MN
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Rehabilitation Case Manager & Home Care Comfort Concierge
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of clinical care experience in psych nursing, brain injury rehab therapies, case and group home management, and was a certified Assistive Technology Professional for 16 years, specializing in rehabilitation engineering design of custom adaptive equipment, including specialty wheelchair systems.
I love to...
John can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"I hired John for transportation to and from outpatient surgery. He was prompt, professional and courteous - an all around nice guy!
I would definitely hire John again."
Laura G.
Bernice N.
Minneapolis, MN
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Like Staying With Kids At All Times Because They Are Fun
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Name Is Bernice but I prefer to be called "Bernice"I'm Very Passionate to service people, I respect and I love the kind of work I can do senior care
Bernice can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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"Bernice, she is kind, dependable and good hearted. She can work independently and as a team member."
Ronald N.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about 12 years now and I love it! I am currently in a Physical Therapy program at St. Catherine University. I am very caring and responsible but still love to joke around and be silly! I also love playing games outdoors and also making up games inside for those rainy days. I am quick to respond to...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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"Madison is a wonderful babysitter, my two girls adore her. They can be apprehensive about having a sitter, but they look forward to her coming and have so much fun with her. From a parent perspective she is responsible, trustworthy, and easy to communicate with. We...
Jen B.
Victoria R.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Full-Time Days, Nights And/Or Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My child care career started about when I was 16 years old at a child care center in a hospitality service. Soon after, I began babysitting regularly for professional families throughout Westchester county, Century city, Culver City, Marina Del Ray, etc. I have held two nanny positions. One special thing that makes me stand out...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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"Great sitter! My boys loved spending time with Victoria. We'll be sure to use her again and others should too."
Alixon C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Annie M! I recently graduated from the College of St. Benedict, receiving a bachelor's degree in Health Science. I am now working on earning my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the College of St. Scholastica. I am new to the Duluth area and looking for part-time work in the area.
I have tons of childcare...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
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"We had Annie for only a couple of months during the summer to help look after our boys and during that time the they grew to love her. She was patient, understanding and always showed warmth towards my boys. She also had a lot of energy to keep them happy and...
Patti P.
Janaan A.
Minneapolis, MN
$22-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up in a big family, I took on the role of caregiving at a young age. Since then, I have fallen in love caring for kiddos in my neighborhood as I pursue an A. A in Education. Over the past two years I have provided childcare services. I love being outdoors, reading, and doing arts and crafts. My passions are education,...
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"Janaan is hard working, very detail oriented and professional. I highly recommend her!"
George M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog walking and sitting in your home.
I understand how difficult it can be walking your dog when you are at work all day.
I love animals!
At this time I have a cat and two birds, but would like the opportunity to be around dogs.
I had a Keeshond for 13 years when I was younger. Unfortunately, he died.
I was living in...
Donna can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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"I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration...
Jerry S.
Doreen B.
Chanhassen, MN
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
House cleaning/laundry is my passion. I am very detail oriented. I have provided cleaning/laundry services for the past five years for a family in Orono and for a family in Eden Prairie along with several families in the Chanhassen area. I've cleaned garages, boats, raked leaves, watched pets/houses, polished silver, cleaned...
Doreen can also help with: Carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning & more
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"Doreen came and helped my mother and I with hosting a sit down dinner for 26 on Christmas Eve. She was right on time, was professionally dressed and was such a pleasure to work with. She worked tirelessly for 7 hours. She helped us set up for guests to arrive,...
Jessica S.
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(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sue. I have always loved helping people, that's why I chose to become a PCA. This is my fifth year. I am vaccinated and boosted. I took care of my mom when she was battling cancer. The cancer unfortunately won. I have worked with people with Muscular Dystrophy, dementia or just need help in their daily routine. I...
Susan can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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"Sue is Fantastic. she is prompt, outgoing, goes the extra mile, strong, willing to do whatever needs to be done for me. I cannot say enough good things about this woman. She has excellent references and now I am one of them.Thank you Sue!!"
Caryn A.
Taylor G.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I'm Taylor, a 21-year-old available for a variety of services. I am comfortable working with both your pet and personal needs. My professional background is mostly focused around caregiving over the last 6 years, specifically for the elderly, but I did work briefly in a childcare center on top of years of babysitting. I...
Taylor can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
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"Hello Taylor. I’d like to hire you but I don’t understand the terms of agreement. Msg me here RDTurgeon at outlook dot com and I will reply to you. I’ve got a sink full of dishes I need washed. I can’t stand on one foot so I need help. Thank you, Robert. "
Robert T.
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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Please note I go by my middle name, Savannah!
I'm a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill who has always adored working with and caring for children! I recently concluded my full time position as the Housing Director for Start Today Hennepin, a long-term homelessness housing agency in Hennepin County, and am searching for a new full time...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"Savannah watched my 17 month old daughter for my husband and I while we were staying in a hotel. She was very friendly and easy to communicate with. We would 100% hire her again and recommend her to everyone!"
Sydney Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Katie, let me tell you about myself!
~I have had years of experience as a special education paraprofessional at a high school. I loved that job so much because it was challenging, engaging, and has given me so much patience and empathy for many things.
~I have had experience with many different types of children...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"Katie has watched my son a few times and she is always very energetic and fun! She's always very punctual and is an excellent communicator. I would highly recommend her!"
Sheila P.
Melena J.
Minneapolis, MN
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm a hardworking and reliable individual who has grown to enjoy cleaning over the past few years. Over my years in college I have cleaned family homes, and enjoyed the process of cleaning and providing a variety of services along the way! Now that I have graduated I'm still looking to clean/house manage but on a smaller...
Melena can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, window washing, changing bed linens & more
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"Melena was a very dependable and conscientious house cleaner, and always did a very good job."
Robert S.
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
In 2008, I left corporate office work to pursue my love of teaching children to become a nanny. I eagerly devoured books and online courses on child development, early childhood education, parenting skills and creative activities. To a genuine love of children, I bring talents for teaching and creative arts. I am devoted to the...
Coralee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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"Corrie instantly connected with our preschool aged son. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Corrie and I appreciated how she worked learning into every aspect of her care. She turned a walk into an engaging and age appropriate nature lesson and made a point to...
Amy B.
Jessi W.
Minnetonka, MN
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Cat-lover With Years Of Experience Available To Provide Loving Care When You Can't Be There
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Hello! Cat-lover here :) Over the last several years my family and I have fostered more than 40 kittens and cats through a local rescue. We fell in love with each and every one of them, and worked hard to find them the perfect homes. A special foster duo became our forever cats a few years back and we have been spoiling them...
Jessi can also help with: Pet sitting
Amy P.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an involved auntie and pet lover with a particular fondness for big dogs. I've had dogs all my life and went through therapy dog training with my last two.
I've spent the last decade as a trial attorney and am making a career change to become a therapist. I want to keep active until grad school starts in the fall, and...
Amy can also help with: Pet sitting
Helena H.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Helena! I am currently attending the University of Minnesota for Special Education and Occupational Therapy. I come from a home with a dog and horses, as well as paid experience with dog-sitting. Looking forward to a summer filled with new, foreign experiences!
Helena can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, dog training
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Hopkins, MN
Laura V.
5.0
Hiring Laura has been one of the best decisions our family has made - it has been transformational in how our house runs. I can't say enough great things about her. She's professional, trustworthy, impeccable with her work, and easy to work with.
The thing that sold us was the breadth of her...
- Christina D.
Annaliese P.
5.0
She is capable and responsible as well as creative and interesting.
- Virginia E.
Asha S.
5.0
Asha is awesome; great communicator and connects with the kids in a way that gets them on board.
- Care member
John R.
5.0
I am very pleased with the services John R has provided for my son. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience which has been so helpful and comforting when he is with my son. My son has a traumatic brain injury and John is very engaged with his needs and offers a lot of good advice and...
- Mary Pat S.
Bernice N.
5.0
Bernice, she is kind, dependable and good hearted. She can work independently and as a team member.
- Ronald N.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Hopkins, MN
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Hopkins, MN?
To find a therapy dog near you in Hopkins, MN, 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 Hopkins, MN?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Hopkins, MN is $21.24 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 Hopkins, MN?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Hopkins, MN. 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 Hopkins, MN receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Hopkins, MN, 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 Hopkins, MN help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Hopkins, MN, 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.