Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Kansas City, MO
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Find therapy dogs in Kansas City, MO that you’ll love
138 therapy dogs are listed in Kansas City, MO
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Kansas City, MO
3.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Carrie, I keep a detailed clean house myself, and expect the same for you.
I also love to cook, growing up on the farm doesn't seem to give you much of a choice.
I would love to help out in any way possible! Thank you!
Carrie can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, basement cleaning & more
Bergen C.
Kansas City, MO
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
My name is Bergen, I am 22 years old, and I am currently pursuing my doctorate in occupational therapy. I was born and raised in Lenexa, KS and graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in 2019. After high school, I went to K-State, where I earned my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a focus in Special...
Bergen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 5 years of experience in providing high-quality care to individuals with disabilities. I specialize in assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management,...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Reana D.
Kansas City, MO
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Reana! I have always been a very clean & tidy person. I enjoy cleaning and organizing, providing a quality service for busy families! I can mop, dust, do dishes, laundry, tidy up, sanitize, and preform deep cleans as well. I have cleaned professionally & for friends/family!
Reana can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Jacquelyn T.
Kansas City, MO
$20-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
Jacquelyn, Parkville MO, Registered Behavior Technician
Hi! My name is Jacquelyn! I am 22 years old, I live in Parkville MO and I am currently employed with two years experience as a Registered Behavior Technician at Easterseals Midwest. I provide Advanced Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and work in early childhood development for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am looking...
Hello,
My name is Liliana, I'm for Mexico. I'm working in Saint Luke's North Hospital as a Nursing assistant. I do part time in Maple Woods Community College for physical therapy assistant. My passion is to take care of people. I have some experience working as a PTA in Mexico and I love to workout with adult people.
I'd...
Liliana can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, live-in home care
Do you need help getting your life organized? I am at your service! I can declutter your inbox, organize your calendar, set-up online bill pay, schedule your doctor's appointments and more. I can shrink your to-do list down to size!
Melissa J.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a patient and creative caregiver passionate about supporting families and providing a dependable childcare option. I have a B. S. Degree in Health Science, First Aid Training, and CPR Training, I am comfortable with taking care of two children at a time and follow the parents' lead when it comes to rules. I'll make sure your...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 10+ years of experience as a household employee working in different roles including child care, elder care, pet care, housekeeping and administrative/ customer service work in the non-profit sector. I value hard work, honesty and a job well done!.
I am currently available for part-time or odd-job consideration.
Brenna D.
Kansas City, MO
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been working with children in various capacity for 10 years. I spent years teaching and coaching swimming and giving private lessons for children with disabilities. I have spent the past 5 years as a Registered Behavior Technician using applied behavior analysis to work with children with autism. I currently work in a...
Brenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Bethany B.
Kansas City, MO
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Bethany! I have a master's degree in clinical psychology, and I am 1 year away from having my PhD. When I was 15 I started lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons to children ages 2-14. Through this experience I gained certification in CPR and first aid, as well as experience in managing large groups of kids. I have...
Bethany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tia K.
Kansas City, MO
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi!
With past experience working with a professional cleaning service, and as my mom always used to tell us you always want to leave a place looking better than you found it. I want to give your family one less thing to stress over on your to do list, and give you a sparkling & clean place to call home.
Tia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens
I'm Karen, I'm a Respiratory Therapist and I have over 20 years experience in healthcare. I provide quality CNA type services and I have a very calm disposition and easy to be around. I can help lighten your load. I can help with Doctors appointments or errands.
Thank you for your consideration,
Karen
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, hospice services, respite care, dementia, companionship & more
4.9
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for taking a look at my profile. In the three years I have used this site, I have serviced dozens of families. Using this site has also helped me find my passion for caring for children of all ages! I pride myself in being reliable, positive, energetic, flexible, and a big advocate for open communication.
I have...
Michela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michela was really nice and she watched our 3 month old and his one year old cousin. Due to their different levels of gross motor skills and development we gave instructions for age appropriate activities. Both boys enjoyed her! It was winter weather and activities...
Crystal A.
Toya H.
Kansas City, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a professional Certified Nurse Assistant and Medication Aide with 15 + years of experience working with individuals in hospitals, long term skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living, hospice services and private home settings. Im reliable, trust worthy and compassionate with taking care of families with greater...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hello, I have been working with care. come for 4years now on the child care side, part time. I am looking to expand my services with summer and evening tutoring. I work at Blue Springs School District as a Child Nutritionist full time. I would love to help increase your child's learning enrichment over the summer; please don't...
Kasey J.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former Director of Social Services in geriatric psych. I have extensive experience working with children, inpatient psych, and adults aged 18-65. I am contracted with DMH to care for individuals with autism, as well. I am single and live alone with pets. I have background check/clearance to provide that I'm cleared on the...
5.0
"Kasey has been an amazing companion and caregiver for me. I've been restricted to a chair for weeks, due to a broken leg, unable to bear any weight for walking or other movement. It's been a challenging time, but Kasey has helped make it bearable. She has been in...
Alisa B.
Susan D.
Kansas City, MO
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Retired from a career as a registered nurse and found that I miss helping others. Background includes experience in inpatient physical rehabilitation and geriatric behavioral health care, thus experienced working with persons with impaired mobility and cognitive deficits. Happy to work nights and weekends.
In addition, I cared...
Susan can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"I initially reached out to Susan for assistance after a surgery. She is personable and pleasant but also no nonsense which I really appreciate! I initially chose Susan as she was a nurse prior to retirement but also valued her assistance so much I hired her...
Jennifer K.
Amber G.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Kansas City, MO
Michela L.
4.0
Michale was great with my son and his cousin! We had her over to sit them twice a week, and she has been so wonderful to also help out from time to time! Thank you, and I would hire her again!
- Olivia H.
Kasey J.
5.0
Kasey has been an amazing companion and caregiver for me. I've been restricted to a chair for weeks, due to a broken leg, unable to bear any weight for walking or other movement. It's been a challenging time, but Kasey has helped make it bearable. She has been in charge of my meals, hygiene, and...
- Alisa B.
Susan D.
5.0
I initially reached out to Susan for assistance after a surgery. She is personable and pleasant but also no nonsense which I really appreciate! I initially chose Susan as she was a nurse prior to retirement but also valued her assistance so much I hired her multiple times.
If you are looking for...
- Jennifer K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Kansas City, MO
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Kansas City, MO?
To find a therapy dog near you in Kansas City, MO, 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 Kansas City, MO?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Kansas City, MO is $18.67 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 Kansas City, MO?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Kansas City, MO. 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 Kansas City, MO receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Kansas City, MO, 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 Kansas City, MO help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Kansas City, MO, 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 Kansas City, MO therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Kansas City, MO are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 138 listed therapy dogs.