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60 therapy dogs are listed in La Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in La Mesa, CA
5.0
(19)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a State Certified Health Care Aide with more than 10 years experience caring for elders and people with disabilities, ambulatory limitations, recuperating from surgeries and spinal cord injuries, Alzheimer's, Ataxia, Aphasia, Parkinson's and Dementia. Heart and respiratory deceases, oxygen tanks, Hoyer lifts, hospital beds...
Martha can also help with: Home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Martha was the best person to take care of my mom, considerate, patient, caring and respectful. "
Care member
4.4
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Some background history, I started nannying 12 years ago, and back then, it was a part-time job for me. To gain some experience outside of self-employment, I worked as a child care attendant full time for 3 years and at a daycare for 1 year. I mostly worked with ages 3 months to 5 years old. I have 3 years of experience with...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria is amazing with my 2 kids, both under 5. Trips to the park, coloring time, creates games on the spot, extremely helpful when cleaning up after the kids, and really allows the kids to express their emotions and thoughts, which is important to us. I can go...
Nicki R.
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 walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Audrey is a very gentle and kind person, who knows how to deal with children and pets.
She is determined, hardworking, and polite.
I highly recommend her!"
Marcia N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a fun loving aunt who enjoys working with children. I spent my summers as a teen working for the Poway unified school district at their extended student services program. I also worked for KinderCare while attending the university of Arizona. After graduating I continued working for the school district with the same program...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is the best nanny we have had! She is so easy to get along with, very sweet, and a hard worker! She has enough energy to keep up with my rambunctious 2 year old and somehow gets cleaning, and meals done. We also like to keep our house very neat and clean, and...
James M.
Diana K.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate, reliable caregiver with excellent communication skills 30+yrs nursing experience ; Medication Certified; :Alzheimer's/Dementia:: stroke/disabilities. Physical therapy..; ADLS, CPR/ Errands/DR. appts; ; Meal prep/feeding Activities/outdoors; Companionship .. ETC. AVAILABILITY; 12/24 hr shifts ; live-in ;...
Diana can also help with: Home modification, respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Diana cared for my parents for nearly a year. My mom’s health had deteriorated to the point of being full assist with a hospital bed, wheelchair and at times needing a Hoyer lift. Diana was experienced and very capable with all this. My mom was eventually put on...
Care member
Timi S.
Spring Valley, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Housekeeper For 20+ YrsWeekly Services Available
5.0
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Ive been cleaning houses for many years. I m available weekly, biweekly, and or monthly services. I can provide my own cleaning products but am willing to use products that you prefer. I'm great with kids and pets and elderly.
I can show your home the love and care it needs all while being respectful to the people and animals...
Timi can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Timi replied to my message in a timely manner. She was kind and professional throughout the communication, however, due to proximity and transportation, we will be unable to book her for work."
Rosa G.
Jessica C.
San Diego, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Jessica, I'm an elementary PTA mom, massage therapist, and looking for some additional flexible work hours!
Massage therapy is not a type of work you can do 40 hours a week (physically and energetically). I love my work and but wouldn't really want to be in dark, silent, rooms that long! I enjoy being outdoors,...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Cristiana R.
Chula Vista, CA
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekends/Date Nights
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I am currently a mother to a 1-year-old son who I love to pieces and expecting a little girl this September! I come from a big family and love spending time with my 10 nieces and nephews. Family is extremely important to me. My full-time job is being the vocalist for the U. S Navy Rockband stationed here in San Diego. I...
Cristiana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's great with kids! My 4 year old loves it when she comes over. She is responsible and I trust her."
Leeland R.
Hi! My name is Francis, and I can provide either dog/service dog training in your own home/local public areas. I have logged over 2000 hours of PTSD service dog training, and 4+ years with professional experience with training service dogs (i. e. 'assistance dog' license @ the Humane Society of San Diego) and pets. I graduated...
Francis can also help with: Dog training
Hello! My name is Kaylee, and I am looking for a dog walking position while I study for the boards for physical therapy. I have been a pet sitter for various families since high school, and am also a current dog owner as well (husky named Rue!) Please feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions!
Kaylee can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
My dog and I are Care Companions. For those suffering from loneliness, grief, sadness, dementia, memory loss, the passing of a loved one or those on a journey through the final sunset. Frank (labradoodle) and I are here to bring you peace, comfort and happiness.
Services-
~Care, trust, peace, companionship
~Licensed massage...
Marki can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Valerie M.
San Diego, CA
$14-20/hr
Hi! I am currently looking for new experiences to provide care to both children and pets. I have been doing this for over 8 years, and I am a recent graduate from an occupational therapy program. Looking forward to working with you!
Valerie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello I'm an experienced dog lover offering reliable sitting & walking services. Tail-wagging fun guaranteed
Tatiana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi name is Perla,
I have 3+ years of experience of caregiving.
I started as private then a facility and private again.
I have experience with disability care, dementia, Alzheimer, bathing, changing, meal prep, laundry, light cleaning, physical therapy and biomagnetic therapy as well.
Perla Rocio can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
Itzel V.
San Diego, CA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for the past five years, and have both a Bachelors in child development as well as my masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from USD.
I am a San Diego Native and enjoy being in nature as well as baking! I love working with children and families and look forward to meeting you.
Itzel can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hannah K.
San Diego, CA
$22-32/hr
I am going into my second year of school at San Diego State majoring in Kinesiology Pre PT and I am currently looking at physical therapy schools for my doctorate. My high school gpa was a 4. 2 and my college gpa is a 4. 0. I excel in science especially but can also do algebra and trigonometry.
I recently completed my doctoral degree in School Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and I am now completing my post-doctoral fellowship in Child Psychology at San Diego Center for Children. I have had extensive experience working with children in both educational and in clinical/therapy settings providing...
Teagan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am here if you are looking for a reliable, loving pet care provider who offers boarding for both cats and dogs in her home. I offer a safe and cozy home-away-from-home for your furry companions. I also care for pets at your home if you need me to. Whether your dog needs a place to stay while you're on vacation or your cat...
Alice can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
I'm a Nanny for more the 30 years
I have experience whit infants, Twins
etc
I have experience whit special needs
Occupational Therapy , physical Therapy
Vision Therapy, Speech Therapy
6 year on art study
I teach parents everything they need to learn, bedtime, introduce and prepare solid food for the baby etc. Depending on...
Had a janitorial service for 16 years business and residential very responsible friendly and open to small jobs
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in La Mesa, CA
Martha O.
5.0
Wonderful Caregiver! Our Mom has dementia & at times could be a handful. Martha was extremely patient with her & knowledgeable about the disease & the stages of dementia. She provided personal care for Mom, bathing, cooking, cleaning room, changing bedding, giving meds, spending time with her....
- Care member
Victoria R.
5.0
Victoria is amazing with my 2 kids, both under 5. Trips to the park, coloring time, creates games on the spot, extremely helpful when cleaning up after the kids, and really allows the kids to express their emotions and thoughts, which is important to us. I can go on and on. She has been very...
- Nicki R.
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.
Lisa N.
5.0
Lisa is the best nanny we have had! She is so easy to get along with, very sweet, and a hard worker! She has enough energy to keep up with my rambunctious 2 year old and somehow gets cleaning, and meals done. We also like to keep our house very neat and clean, and she is the same way. My son,...
- James M.
Diana K.
5.0
Diana has been my mom's caregiver for over 3 years now. She is reliable on time and knowledgeable about taking care of patients. She is on top of everything. My mom started to get bed sores. Diana spotted and told me what I needed to get for her to treat them early. Even the doctor was surprised...
- Care member
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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 $24.86 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 26 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.