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60 therapy dogs are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in La Mesa, CA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was in high school.
I have over 15 years experience working with children of all ages.
My experience includes educational programming for children ages newborn-10 years old, babysitting, nannying, clinical based childcare, behavioral management, early childhood development, motor skills,...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Mary watched my 4-month-old daughter for 2 weeks and was wonderful. My baby loved her and you tell she was experienced and loving towards the kids she cares for. We heard her reading books to the baby, singing to the baby, etc. If I could have her fulltime I...
Elisabeth Y.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I love cleaning and organizing. My passion is to care for elderly people and meeting their needs is my top priority. I am reliable, respectful, loving and kind. And a fast learner too.
Lima can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lima is my life saver! When my husband suddenly became ill and required 24-hour care, Lima drove all night to get to me to help my husband during his final days. She was so kind and gentle with him and could also figure out how to maneuver him to make him most...
Kelly B.
Ariel R.
San Diego, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fitness Dog Runner/ Professional Housesitter/ Joyous Task And Personal Fitness Motivator
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have fabulous energy; I use it for incredible creations, transformations and to add Joy sparks to all I do! With a BS degree in Exercise Science, I can not only be your home personal trainer if you need one, but I can TRANSFORM most anything to feel REFRESHED and REVIVED post my presence. House sitting (I will hold your place...
Ariel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation
5.0
"We were very lucky to hire Ariel as a house and cat sitter for about a month (while traveling abroad). Ariel was responsible for cleaning, mail retrieval plant watering, and taking care of our cat, who enjoyed her presence immensely (petting, brushing, and having...
Vojtech V.
Patricia P.
El Cajon, CA
$23-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companionship,Conversation, Personal Care, Exercising,Driving To Dr. Appts., Meals, Med. Reminders
5.0
(3)
Dedicated, Respectful, Empathetic, Enthusiastic, Caring, Reliable, Patient.
10 yrs Experience Activities of Daily Living, Alzheimer's/ Dementia.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VISITING ANGELS
12/15 /2015 to Present
Home care services for clients maintaining high standards of integrity thus their goodwill.
PRIVATE CARE:
Caregiver,...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Patricia is so responsible, dependable, smart and friendly. I would trust her with my family any time. She is loyal and punctual."
Jorie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am working at Utopia home care providing extensive personal care for resident-clients and I am very happy in this profession. I have a lot of experience with homes care . I am working at better solution home care . and I have 10 years experience with home care.
Kidist can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kidist wants her clients to be happy and works hard to help them. She is always on time and has great confidence and experience! She has a good attitude and is happy! "
Cheryl K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello Although I have 6 years of experience, what matters most to me is being able to give you a quality service and you feel happy, and I have the necessary tools . I am very detailed when cleaning and I like to give an excellent service. I have clients all over the San Diego area, La Jolla , Poway, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho...
Josue Sosa can also help with: Attic cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Amazing! Professional and thorough - looking forward to hiring again!"
Meg R.
Julia R.
Spring Valley, CA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
I am here to help!
My name is Julia and I am a part time sitter/nanny. I have worked with children of all ages for the past 10 years.
I have experience in daycare with children from 3months until 5 years old. As well as experience working in after school care programs for Grades kindergarten- 8th in San Diego...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia is amazing! We are so grateful to know her and work with her!"
Alison F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kayla. I am friendly, energetic, and responsible! I have years of experience working with children and am confident in my ability to care for your kiddos. I am knowledgeable in child development and believe in the balance of structure and the power of play! I have three years of experience as a PE assistant working with...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is amazing! My son instantly bonded with her. She is kind, thoughtful, polite and clearly has a great work ethic. She is very good with kids and you can trust her. I give her more than five stars! I highly recommend her."
Michelle M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Mirabelle and I am a friendly and reliable sitter. I am a recent doctorate of occupational therapy (OT) grad w/ 8 years of pediatric care experience. I had my fieldwork clinicals in pediatrics and have served children with ASD, ADHD, and other diagnoses. I also worked in a pediatric OT/PT clinic helping kids with...
Mirabelle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Highly recommend Mirabelle! She regularly watched our 4 year old Autistic son for about 3 months leading up to school starting. She is punctual, communicative, and kind. She also understood our child's needs as a neuro diverse kid. Our son loves it when Mirabelle...
Caroline G.
5.0
(7)
Hello! I'm Margaux, a dedicated and experienced personal assistant and house manager with a passion for helping busy people and families like yours to streamline their lives. With over 5 years of experience in providing top-notch assistance and nanny services, I am committed to making your day-to-day life easier and more...
Margaux can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Margaux helped my family post surgery and is an absolute life saver. She’s kind, caring, attentive to detail, reliable, and we would hire her again in a heartbeat. A real earth angel. "
Care member
Ava B.
San Diego, CA
$27-38/hr • 3 yrs exp
Senior Engineering Student Offering Experienced, Passionate Tutoring For Kids In Various Subjects
5.0
(6)
Hi! I am a senior mechanical engineering student at the University of San Diego. I offer tutoring, petsitting, housekeeping, and babysitting services.
I started babysitting and tutoring in middle school and was part of the National Honor Society, which required over 100 hours of tutoring per trimester. I love kids and have...
5.0
"I recently hired Ava B. to clean my apartment, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. The apartment looked fantastic—immaculately clean and well-organized. What stood out the most was the absence of any harsh chemical smells, which has been a common...
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
By multiple clients, I've been called the Marie Kondo of Santa Barbara:)
I've been working professionally as a mid-high end home/estate cleaner for the last 10 years and really find the work fulfilling. My clients & I love to see the results of transformation I'm magical toward.
I have a great energy and personality to me....
Ariel can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"My house had become a disaster after an incomplete move-in and welcoming a new baby. I felt like it was an insurmountable task. I was also worried about having someone in my mess and in my home during Covid. I hired Ariel to do a few organization projects for...
Brieann M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A lot of my experience I was able to obtain while being a caregiver. This job has prepared me for many everyday circumstances with a sick person with many different diseases and some emergency situations as well. My experience with caregiving starts in 2004 until today. I currently provide caregiving services in a private...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She took care of my grandfather and she was amazing! Always punctual, always with a smile on her face, she had a great attitude and positive energy! She was very knowledgeable on her field and had a lot of experience with dementia and Parkinson’s, which is what my...
Care member
4.3
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science-wellness; physical, occupational and speech therapy technician training as a rehab technician for many years as well as nursing assistant training in a rehab hospital in Kentucky where I am from! I was a Pharmacy Technician for over 7 years, so my medication management skills are...
Ariel can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Ariel looked after our 50-year-old son as he struggled to regain his capacities after a paralyzing stroke, when we could no longer do so. She was warm, encouraging, thoughtfully expert in the therapies, and supportive in every way, despite Daniel's gloom about his...
Care member
4.7
(15)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Beatriz, I am a loving and professional nanny, (NCS) Newborn Care Specialist and recently took a training to become a Postpartum Doula with CAPPA.
I have many years of experience and also work with a few companies in San Diego, I have served several families in North county and Bay Area each family long term. I've...
Beatriz can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"She is very kind and keeps me updated with pictures and text messages regarding my two children (4 and 6). She's kind respectful and puts a lot of care into the well being of my children. I wish there were more sitters like her because she is amazing"
Venicea Y.
Alexandra D.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
would describe myself as energetic, passionate, reliable, and communicative. I love being outdoors/any outdoor activity, sports, reading, doing crafts, and cooking/baking!
I have been working with kids for the past 10 years and I am Red Cross CPR and First Aid certified, have experience working with multiple children, children...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alex is awesome. Our daughter loved her and she was a great sitter. We really felt we could trust her and would not hesitate to hire her again if we are in the SD area. We were on a short vacation in SD and she really came through for us on the one night we...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Professional Dog Walker and Pet Sitter with over 20 years of experience!
I love all Dogs! Tiny dogs and Extra Big dogs have my heart! I am an animal Lover!
I absolutely love what I do! I love my furry babies and my clients!
You will see the difference in the quality of care I provide and the love I give to your furry...
Shelley can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training, grooming, pet sitting, boarding & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Shelley was great as my dog’s walker/sitter for over two years. She was always prompt and communicates great. Definitely recommend her to anyone seeking dog walking and/or sitting services."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a passionate person who enjoys taking care of Seniors. I have lived in San Diego all my life. I have done care-giving all my career. I have excellent references, transportation, auto insurance. I am available for errands, in home care, medication pick up or to fill pill containers. I can do light housekeeping and meal...
Kelly can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Kelly has been amazing with both my 87 year old grandmother and my 91 year old grandfather. She is always flexible, dependable and smiling. She has a great attitude, a warm, friendly demeanor and lots of energy and enthusiasm. My grandmother can be tough to please,...
Christianna O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The most important people in your life are your children; and your first priority is making sure they're in good hands. Since the age of 12 I have been trusted by neighbors, family member and friends to watch their children. From infants, twins, foster children and a family of 6 children, I have experienced it all. Many of my...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Olivia to help with several areas for our children. We used Olivia to pick up our kids at school and take them to after school activities. Olivia also would meet the kids at the house after school and would help them with their homework, play games with...
Ryan A.
5.0
(7)
I am a reliable, dependable and organized caregiver, offering a variety of services, all in the comfort of your own home. I have worked in the medical field for over 20 years. I provide quality home health care in a unique and personalized way: personal care, bathing, manicure and pedicure, medication set up and shopping. Client...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, respite care, personal care, hospice services & more
5.0
"She has been very patient, kind and caring. She has a wonderful demeanor even in difficult circumstances. I’m grateful she is part of our care team! "
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in La Mesa, CA
Mary A.
5.0
Mary watched my 4-month-old daughter for 2 weeks and was wonderful. My baby loved her and you tell she was experienced and loving towards the kids she cares for. We heard her reading books to the baby, singing to the baby, etc. If I could have her fulltime I certainly would. She was punctual, neat,...
- Elisabeth Y.
Lima C.
5.0
Lima is very professional that you can tell in first 5 minutes. She cares about patient's health and safety. Pay attention to details and being a good companion. She initiated to work on something that makes the environment more comfortable to the patient. You will feel that she's worth to hire.
- Macy C.
Ariel R.
5.0
We hired Ariel as a house and cat sitter for about a month when we traveled abroad. She took care of cleaning, mail retrieval, plant watering, and our cat, who enjoyed her presence immensely (petting, brushing, and spending some quality time together). Ariel was kind enough to send us regular...
- Anna K.
Patricia P.
5.0
Patricia provided care for my Wife with dementia due to early Alzheimer's for at least 2 years. She is a highly competent healthcare professional whom oversaw all aspects of dementia disease management including:
Timely medicine delivery
Prep & spoon feeding meals
Daily body wash
Assist walking...
- Stephen P.
Kidist M.
5.0
Kidist wants her clients to be happy and works hard to help them. She is always on time and has great confidence and experience! She has a good attitude and is happy!
- Cheryl K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in La Mesa, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in La Mesa, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in La Mesa, 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 Mesa, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in La Mesa, CA is $24.84 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 Mesa, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in La Mesa, 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 Mesa, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in La Mesa, 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 Mesa, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in La Mesa, 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.
Ratings for La Mesa, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.