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Therapy dogs in La Jolla, CA
Maryam E.
San Diego, CA
$30-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Personal Assistant, Errand Runner, Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, And Boarding Services
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
. Dog boarding at my own home in west Clairemont.
. Running errands and handling odd jobs
. Energetic and proactive
. Help with making simple healthy food
. I bring a genuine love for animals and personal experience to every job. My adopted Maltese Terrier, initially challenging to train, is now well-adjusted due to my...
Maryam can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Maryam is very responsible, kind, and helpful. She helped me with some personal care and food preparation. Highly recommend!!"
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm based in Point Loma, with reliable transportation and a friendly, social, and caring demeanor.
With a foundation in professional behavioral therapy, where I specialized in working with neurodivergent children, coupled with some years of hands-on nanny/babysitting experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge to...
Janice can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janice was the absolute best! She was kind, very thoughtful, and patient with our 2 year old son and helped us when we were in a pinch. We will definitely be using her again! "
Care member
Audrey M.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Cat And Dog Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care. Available Also For In-home/overnight Care.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate pet lover with a wealth of experience in pet sitting. For 7 years, I've been dedicated to providing loving and attentive care to pets whether it's dogs or cats (I've a 2. 5 years old cat and a puppy). I enjoy building strong bonds with each animal under my care.
My services include pet feeding, drop in visits,...
Audrey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Audrey is an excellent pet sitter. My poodle and Maltese love staying with her. I had Audrey pet sitter for them for multiples weekends. She follows their walking and feeding schedule and the dogs are very well taken care while I'm away. When I return home,...
Jeanne B.
5.0
(1)
I am currently only available for date nights. A little bit about me: I have five years of assistant teaching experience at UCSB Orfalea's Children Center working in the classroom alongside a multitude of different children with different needs and personalities. I have a bachelors in Psychological and Brain Sciences from the...
Serenity can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Serenity is an absolute gem! She is so kind and patient and loves to be with children both educationally and social/emotional. We miss her and wish she would move back! Whoever hires her is very lucky!"
Juna K.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Francis and I have worked as a tutor for the past eight+ years through different private, charter, and public school districts in the San Diego county and in the Inland Empire. I graduated at the top of my class from my high school, and graduated from Pitzer College with a degree in Psychology w/ emphasis on...
5.0
"Francis went to school at High Tech High North County. He has been an amazing role model for many of our students. I have no doubt that he would do a wonderful job!"
Isaac J.
Livia M.
San Diego, CA
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am not your regular cleaner. While I work quickly, my true strength lies in my meticulous attention to details. You can count on me to be punctual, reliable, and consistent, delivering exceptional cleaning services every time.
Residential and vacation rentals
Quality cleaning for quality customers.
PS: you can see all my...
Livia can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, window washing & more
5.0
"Livia did an awesome job taking care of my house. She’s reliable, efficient, and pays close attention to details. I’m always very impressed with the quality of her work and appreciate the extra touches she adds. Highly recommended! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I am looking for a great family to work for long-term. I am a nanny with over 9 years of experience. Currently, I am working for a family full-time (Monday-Friday) in Burlingame with a boy who is 2.5 years old however, the labor situation will change to a part time job because he is going to preschool all...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria Dolores is a wonderful nanny who was with us for 3.5 years. She has grown to be a very dear part of our family. She has 10y+ experience with infants/kids of all ages, speaks Spanish and English, holds a title in speech therapy from her home country Peru, is...
Bettina O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a mom of 2 grown children away from home, 1 local college student, and a frequent caregiver for friend's and neighbor's children, I have many years of experience taking care of kiddos of all ages. As the spouse of a retired military service member, I have the ability to be flexible and have been exposed to all different kinds...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I absolutely love Kelly! From the first day we interviewed her she had a calm vibe to her that made us feel very comfortable. She's great with our son; patient and very gentle. Kelly was always punctual and not in a hurry to leave any time we got...
Rana S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am friendly, nurturing and super energetic. I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and have experience working in the school setting working with kids ranging from grades preschool - sixth grade. I have over nine years of experience taking care of children. I am happy to help with babysitting during date nights. I am...
Justine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Justine was awesome! My son loved spending time with her and he asks to have her back again. She was easy to talk to and very dependable. I would definitely hire her again."
Stacey C.
Zella G.
San Diego, CA
$21-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
A Responsible College Student Looking For A Part Time Job :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Zella born in Vail, Co; and now a junior at the University of San Diego studying Sociology and Criminal Justice. I am ready to support your household and family needs by helping with errands, transportation, and general assistance for your kids/family. I am seeking a flexible role to align with my studies, I bring...
Zella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Zella gave my 4yo daughter the rarest thing in this world. 5 hours of unconditional love, tending to her needs, helping her feel safe, and having fun. I wish she could watch my daughter all the time."
Douglas S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the proud owner of two adorable, crazy Pitbulls. Because I'm an advocate for the 'bully breeds,' I'm all about providing quality pet care services to individuals looking for someone who is passionate, dedicated, and comfortable with animals.
I also have a teenage stepson who loves to accompany me during pet care to help...
Marisa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Marisa watched our puppy while we out of town for a long weekend. She was excellent. Responds quickly, was always on time, took great care of Pearl, respected our home and I would definitely hire her again. She was easy to reach when needed and kept in contact...
Nancy D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Alexa, I am 29 years old and currently offering my babysitting services in Carlsbad and Encinitas, California. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 years old and have extensive experience with every age group and personality. I take pride in my work and love being apart of children's lives and helping...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"We had the chance to interview Alexa for an opportunity to watch our 18 month old son. She was extremely professional and actively involved in learning our expectations. Alexa took the time to play with our son during the interview and he was very comfortable...
Justin U.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Having a professional caregiver in the home is beneficial to both the client and the client's family. Family members can take a break from their hectic caregiving schedules to relax and recharge, knowing that their loved one is receiving the highest-quality care available. I have over 15 years of experience caring for seniors in...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Offered weekend position to her. We get along great, good companionship, very well educated and trained."
Debbie M.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
After years in the housekeeping field, I started my own cleaning business four years ago. My services encompass a range of tasks, including home cleanings, short and long-term rental turnovers, organizational projects, restocking, and more. I take pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards for cleanliness and sanitation....
Alexis can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Great service, improves daily life"
Marcus H.
Maria Aster C.
Solana Beach, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am CA State licensed nursing assistant more than 15 years of work experience in hospitals, skilled nursing, home care & senior facilities. I'm punctual, reliable & professional. I'm expert in caring for clients with dementia, diabetes, cancer, parkinson's disease, clients recovering from stroke or surgery & hospice care. I am...
Maria Aster can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Maria was an amazing asset to our home the last 6 weeks of my husband's life. I could not have done it without her. I am an RN and her help was perfect for my bed bound Parkinson dementia husband. I was able to keep him home because of Maria which is what I wanted....
Lynne M.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny originally from Chicago and (happily!) relocated to sunny San Diego, CA. I have over 11+ years of experience in caring for children of all ages (as young as 2 months and as old as high school!). I am also a Master-level educator with a teaching license and expertise in English/Language Arts &...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marisa is a wonderful sitter. My kids had so much fun with her. She was friendly and kind and we would most definitely hire her again. "
Care member
Ely E.
San Diego, CA
$15-30/hr
CNA W/ Experience Ranging From Senior Care To Working With Children With Special Needs
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I don't accept cleaning houses and pls don't contact me about this service because I'm not into it. I'm more on taking care of kids and seniors. They are my specialization and if you have any questions about it feel free to message or contact me. Thank you very much.
Barb K.
San Diego, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Barbara, I'm 27 years old and I graduated in journalism in Brazil. Here I work as nanny in a restaurant and domestic services. I am an organized person, I like to keep the environment clean, tidy and have a very good mood. I am looking for a permanent job, full or part time, Monday to Friday. I'll help you in whatever...
Barb can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Bri! I'm a behaviorial interventionist for an extensive sped 5th grade class at Poway USD. I am currently studying social-emotional learning facilitator techniques through mindfulness in childhood education. I am also in yoga teacher training focused in teaching trauma-informed yoga inclusive to those with special...
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bri was the best with our 2 kids (2/8 years old). She is the sweetest and truly gave her heart to our babies. We are so grateful to have had her in our lives!"
Robyn F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of babysitting experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing touch to every family I work with. I currently work fully remote and operate on East Coast hours, allowing me to offer flexible babysitting services tailored to your schedule. From school drop-offs and pick-ups to dishes and light house...
Kari can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in La Jolla, CA
Maryam E.
5.0
Maryam was responsible and kind and made us an amazing dinner. Scheduling did not work out but she was wonderful.
- Amber M.
Janice A.
5.0
Janice is amazing! She sat for our house and dog, Odie, for 5 nights and it was so easy and comforting! Janice was very communicative via text message the whole time we were gone and took Odie on lots of adventures outside, which he loved. We came home to a clean, happy house and dog!
- Brittany Y.
Audrey M.
5.0
Audrey was very good with our cat Mila ! She came every day to play an hour with her, change the litter box and give more food and water.
She is very friendly and attentive, and you can see she loves animals !
We are hiring Audrey again for two other weeks.
Highly recommend her to take care of...
- Jennifer S.
Serenity G.
5.0
Serenity is an absolute gem! She is so kind and patient and loves to be with children both educationally and social/emotional. We miss her and wish she would move back! Whoever hires her is very lucky!
- Juna K.
Francis R.
5.0
Francis went to school at High Tech High North County. He has been an amazing role model for many of our students. I have no doubt that he would do a wonderful job!
- Isaac J.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in La Jolla, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in La Jolla, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in La Jolla, CA, 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 La Jolla, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in La Jolla, CA is $21.50 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 La Jolla, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in La Jolla, CA. 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 La Jolla, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in La Jolla, CA, 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 La Jolla, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in La Jolla, CA, 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.