Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Howard City, MI
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Find therapy dogs in Howard City, MI that you’ll love
27 therapy dogs are listed in Howard City, MI
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Howard City, MI
5.0
(3)
Dedicated and compassionate pet care giver with a genuine love for animals seeking to provide exceptional care and companionship to pets and their owners.
Experience:
- Provided general grooming and bathing
- Managed daily feeding schedules, ensuring pets received proper nutrition.
- Conducted regular exercise and playtime...
Raynah can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I gave her a 5 star rating because she has so much love, care and passion for all animals. See will do what is necessary to make sure there happy and feel loved. "
Care member
Cassie B.
Sand Lake, MI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Expert In Challenging Behavior And Life-skills Development
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I just moved to the area and I am looking to get back into the field. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities.
I've worked as an assistant director of a camp for people with DD, a job coach, a skills trainer, a group-home residential counselor, a live-in behavior...
5.0
"I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and I'm not exaggerating. She has been through hundreds of...
Rebecca S.
I am a professional personal assistant who specializes in organizational tasks such as kitchen clean outs/stocks, clothing and closet clean outs and organization/separation, Laundry services, meal prep and planning, and so much more!
I love helping people simplify day to day tasks in order to help people have more time for...
Kelcey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
Hello my name is chantal and I have been working as a professional senior healthcare care provider for 4 and half years. Services that I provide includes house keeping, cooking, bathing, dressing, transferring, feeding, medication reminders, wound dressing, and I am familiar with feeding tubes as well. I am CPR trained with...
Chantal can also help with: Specialized care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
I just moved to the area and I am looking to get back into the field. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities.
I've worked as an assistant director of a camp for people with developmental disabilities, a job coach, a skills trainer, a group-home residential counselor, a...
Cassie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, transportation
I just moved to the area and I am looking to get back into the field. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities.
I've worked as an assistant director of a camp for people with developmental disabilities, a job coach, a skills trainer, a group-home residential counselor, a...
Cassie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello there, my name is Sue. I am newly retired, but not ready to be a couch potato I have had a dog my entire 66 years of life. I probably like dogs more than people , after doing 40+ years of customer service! I would like to keep moving, while supplementing my social security. I am a young 66. Your pup would receive love and...
Sue can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
(1)
HelloI'm a dedicated full-time college student majoring in Health Care Services Administration, with a solid foundation in nursing from my coursework. Not only am I CPR certified, but I also have a genuine love for children of all ages, having taken care of little ones ranging from newborns to 12-year-olds. I regularly watch...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is responsible and caring while taking care of my child. Always full of fun activities and has the child's best interest at heart. She has watched my 18 month old on multiple occasions and my daughter is always well looked after and happy when I return to...
Stephanie B.
Lisa V.
Greenville, MI
$12-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am not taking on any new clients at this time.
I have a loving and compassionate heart for helping others of all ages, they all have some much to teach us. I have worked at Hope Network Behavior Health, Spectrum Community Services, Greenville AFC, as a care giver. I also worked as a home health care worker for over 2 years...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Deborah R.
Rockford, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20+ years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Loved helping and caring for the elderly with their needs. Meals, meds, doctors appointments etc. believe it's a benefit for family to have trusted care . Alzheimer's, Dementia, Sundowners etc has been my area of experience.
Deborah can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"So great as a caregiver! Makes amazing meals and genuinely cares for her clients."
Angela C.
Lisa V.
Greenville, MI
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Over 13 years of house/pet sitting exp. I have references upon hire. I have exp. with Dogs, Cats, Ferret's, Bunnies, Cockatoos, Geckos and Fresh & Salt Water Fish. I have cared for young and senior pets. I have worked with eye drops and ointments, pills, and vitamins, and injections. While I'm sitting for your pet(s) I will...
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Lisa did a meet and greet the week before and got all the information regarding food, likes and dislikes and habits. She sent pictures of Ginger playing. Ginger is used to a lot of personal attention and I didn't want to use a kennel. I'm SO glad I had Lisa come...
Judy P.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of medical experience and a positive and caring attitude to match! My work history includes EMT, physical therapist aide, home health aide and CNA. My personal hobbies include outdoor activities and arts and crafts, specifically painting and sewing. I am a young, caring and professional individual that would...
Marisa can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning
Hi, I'm Anna! I recently graduated from the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Grand Rapids Community College. I'd love to help kids with fine motor skills such as handwriting, drawing, safely cutting with scissors, coloring, painting, crafts, and more! Message me if you're interested.
I am a Head Start Pre-K teacher, looking for some extra fun time with little's on the weekends. I have 15+ years working in child care/ teaching, through the Department of Defense Education Activity, Army Child and Youth Services and Head Start. Having 4 grown or nearly grown children of my own, I recall the days where it was...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I have experience in long term care facilities, home care, and hospitals! I am a CNA and an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have enjoyed working with people of all ages. I am certified in CPR and can take vitals. Message me if interested!
Anna can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
I have been a certified medical assistant for over 20 years currently taking classes to finish my RN degree. I have worked ER, Urgent care, Pain management, and Family Practice and currently been doing home care for a patient that needs total care/ hospice care. I have found doing this type of work to be very rewarding. I can...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
I'd describe my personality as caring, measured and happy.
I like working with dogs because dogs are a gift to us from God. Dogs bring so much joy to me and others! I love cats, but I'm very allergic to cats.
I'm looking for a job where we can mutually depend on each other with the utmost of trust.
I started working with...
Amy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Kimberly G.
Greenville, MI
$18-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
I worked for three years as a restoration specialist providing deep cleaning services for clients who had experienced disasters in their homes such as fires and floods.
Kimberly can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Dedicated and reliable house cleaner with over 5 years of experience in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in residential settings. Proven ability to deliver meticulous cleaning services, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing, while tailoring tasks to meet individual client needs. Known...
Emily can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
Experienced and reliable house cleaning professional dedicated to creating spotless, organized, and welcoming spaces. Known for attention to detail, efficiency, and personalized service to meet each client's unique needs. Passionate about helping busy individuals and families maintain clean, stress-free homes!
Ariella can also help with: Carpet cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Howard City, MI
Raynah G.
5.0
Raynah is caring, efficient and very professional. She met with me to discuss and collaborate on my housekeeping and home care needs and worked to develop an action plan. She even offered ideas on healthy meal options to keep me away from drive-thru! Definitely recommend you connect with Raynah.
- Marc L.
Cassie B.
5.0
I highly recommend Cassie! Our son, now 10 years old, is autistic and at a level 2 support. Cassie was his nanny beginning in September 2020. The expertise that she provided made all of our lives better, and I'm not exaggerating. She has been through hundreds of different scenarios as a caregiver...
- Rebecca S.
Lauren B.
5.0
Lauren is responsible and caring while taking care of my child. Always full of fun activities and has the child's best interest at heart. She has watched my 18 month old on multiple occasions and my daughter is always well looked after and happy when I return to her.
- Stephanie B.
Deborah R.
5.0
So great as a caregiver! Makes amazing meals and genuinely cares for her clients.
- Angela C.
Lisa V.
5.0
Lisa house/pet sits for us when we go on vacation. We have a dog, three cats, a parrot and a large salt water fish tank. She does an amazing job caring for all of them. She has a sweet personality and is very reliable!
- Therese C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Howard City, MI
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Howard City, MI?
To find a therapy dog near you in Howard City, MI, 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 Howard City, MI?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Howard City, MI is $20.00 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 Howard City, MI?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Howard City, MI. 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 Howard City, MI receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Howard City, MI, 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 Howard City, MI help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Howard City, MI, 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.