Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Lafayette, CA
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Find therapy dogs in Lafayette, CA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Lafayette, CA
The average posted rate is $36/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 7 years
Therapy dogs in Lafayette, CA
Marlui F.
El Cerrito, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Professional House Cleaner | Trusted By High-Net-Worth Clients For 30+ Years
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With over 30 years of experience, I take great pride in providing meticulous, reliable, and personalized cleaning services to high-net-worth individuals, including CEOs and Executives. My approach goes beyond just cleaning--I create a welcoming, refreshed, and organized space that enhances comfort and well-being.
I believe that...
Marlui can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Marlui worked for me from 1997 to 2004. I retired in 2004 to another state and asked her if she would come along as we were worried about finding another house cleaner as great as her. She was the best house cleaner I've ever seen, and was extremely kind and...
Jeff G.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Genevieve. I'm 23 years old and I'm the ultimate animal person! I'm a science teacher who recently moved back to California after graduating from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR studying chemistry. I have 8+ years of petsitting experience! I'm available for walks, feeding/check ins or petsitting/housesitting...
Genevieve can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Genevieve is our go-to house sitter/pet sitter when we are out of town! She is responsible and mature and we know our Chiweenie is always well taken care of. She takes him on walks in our neighborhood and to the nature spots in our area and sends us cute pictures....
Olivia G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Daija (like Deja vu), I am a Berkely native. I just graduated college with my Bachelor's of Science degree in Public Health and soon to attend dental school. I just moved back home from college and am looking for work in the meantime. I love hikes, trying new foods, hanging out with family and friends, and arts...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Daija was a life saver! Our babysitter got sick so cancelled last minute, and Daija was super communicative and helpful. Showed up early the next morning and took wonderful care of our 18 month old daughter. She was thoughtful and a great communicator. Looking...
Myles N.
Charlotte R.
Berkeley, CA
$26-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider With A Master's In Social Welfare
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I am a dedicated and compassionate childcare provider based in Berkeley, CA. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work at UC Berkeley, with a focus on child and family wellbeing, and have just completed my first year.
This past year, I gained invaluable experience working at an...
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Charlotte worked for us one summer when our kids were 11 and 13 years old. She was reliable, on time, and highly dependable. She did whatever we asked her to do, including errands, chores, and meal preparation. She brought crafts and always had great ideas for...
Lisa L.
Summer V.
Oakland, CA
$28-29/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Care. com members!
My name is Summer I'm 25 and graduated from SF State a few years ago with a degree in psychology. I work as an RBT, giving ABA therapy to children on the autism spectrum, and have been for the past 2 years. I am looking to supplement my income through babysitting and helping out families that need it. I...
Summer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Summer was an evening sitter for our two boys aged 3 and 5. They played lots of creative games, had wonderful time and would be very excited to have her care for them again!"
Elena A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to take care old people alert/ not alert /Dementia/ Hospice/Alzheimer's /I can do also light house keeping for more comfortable for my client mostly I want my client more safe and happy my service too
Angelica can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angelica provided wonderful care for my father. He really enjoyed the days she worked with him. She was proactive and friendly and a hard worker."
Lena W.
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
I'm Karely, a 2nd year graduate school student pursuing my Master's in Social Work, along with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, which will allow me to work with children in schools. Before graduate school, I worked as an art gallery manager. After gallery life, I transitioned to working as a K-5 Special...
Karely can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karely was our full time nanny for our daughter between the age of 7 - 14 months. She is AMAZING! Karely took great care of our daughter with everything from meals to play time to the occasional tantrums (lol). She was also so helpful in keeping the common areas...
Erika L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have always enjoyed working with children, for many reasons - what they teach you, their energy, spirit for life, and playful nature. This all began when I cared for my 10-year younger sister during my teens, and later raised my own daughter, now 27 years old, who also studied and works with children and education. I used to...
Negar can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Negar is one of the hardest working, honest and reliable people I have met. Working with her was always a joy as she is a genuine, positive, and kindhearted spirit who always liked to help others as much as she could. Anyone would be lucky to have her work for them...
Neeka A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have spent the last 15 years working with seniors, some with dementia, in their home, a safe and comfortable environment. I've worked as a caregiver for a woman who was being treated for cancer with chemo and surgery, a man recovering from pneumonia, a younger senior trying to beat congestive heart failure, and a woman...
Kristine can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kris has been great with my mother. She is caring, and truly engages my mother in activities. We are so lucky to have her."
Jessica B.
Paula M.
Walnut Creek, CA
$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm kidding but I have truly love about animals I've raised with all types of animals at my backyard. Spend time and care about them it's like therapy for me. Work with animals make my life easier and happy. I have some experience in animals hospital so I'm very flexible and helpful with animals for those are hurt or sick.
Paula can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been raised with cats, birds, dogs, and rabbits. I've almost always had a cat so I have most of my experience with felines, but, I have been hired for dog watching from several of my massage therapy clients before. I'm semi-retired from massaging now but am grateful that I got my start from my massage clients. Currently, I...
Lonelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am just about to receive my license to become an OTR, so I have all the skills of an entry-level therapist!
I can provide dog sitting in your home or offer dog walking services. I've been a pet lover since the day I was born and had a dog for 14 years until he passed of old age this past winter. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes, however if you have a larger dog I do prefer if they are well trained. I can also perform baths for...
Olivia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Lisette O.
Martinez, CA
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Special Education Assistant, Occupational Therapy Student
I have worked with children with special needs for over 3 years. I currently work for the Matinez Unified School District and Mt. Diablo Unified School District as a special education assistant. I attend Samuel Merritt University and I am working on my Occupational Therapy Doctorate. I have over 80 hours observing and assisting...
I've been surrounded by animals all of my life. In total, I've had 4 dogs, an aquatic turtle, and dozens of fish. More details about my dogs: They are all rescue dogs. My first was a Chow-Chow mix who was sassy and 100% preferred humans over other dogs. My next dog was a Chihuahua mix who loved cuddles and was often compared to...
Laney can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I have worked with children in different capacities (tutor, counselor, nanny) for over a decade. I enjoy creating long term, consistent relationships with the children I care for. I also am an LMFT, with a small therapy practice mostly working with children and teens.
Adrian can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
- Avid animal lover with abundant experience caring for all types of cats and dogs.
- Provided quality care and superb customer service for pet owners in the Bay Area & greater Atlanta area.
- Ensured physical safety of each pet at all times.
- Monitored the health and behavior of pets and reported any concerns to owners.
-...
Jaden can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
With extensive experience in childcare and mentoring, I have honed my skills in supporting and nurturing children across various age groups. From 2014 to 2018, I worked as a personal nanny and family assistant in Eugene, OR, and Palo Alto, CA, where I provided comprehensive care for children aged 5-14. My responsibilities...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
I have worked with animals for over 10 years. I have multiple families that have used my pet sitting services throughout a decade. I have also fosters and adopted cats and a dogs. I also volunteered at an animal sanctuary for about two years.
Siera can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Hello! My name is Vanessa! I'm a Berkeley native and student and the nearby city college! I have been providing pet care services to support myself:) I'd say I'm really comfortable around dogs, trained or untrained, I love to make friends with them!
Vanessa can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lafayette, CA
Marlui F.
5.0
Marlui worked for me from 1997 to 2004. I retired in 2004 to another state and asked her if she would come along as we were worried about finding another house cleaner as great as her. She was the best house cleaner I've ever seen, and was extremely kind and punctual, leaving anything she touched...
- Jeff G.
Genevieve B.
5.0
Genevieve is our go-to house sitter/pet sitter when we are out of town! She is responsible and mature and we know our Chiweenie is always well taken care of. She takes him on walks in our neighborhood and to the nature spots in our area and sends us cute pictures. She goes out of the way to make...
- Olivia G.
Daija B.
5.0
Daija showed up on time and immediately engaged with our son, played with him until it was time to give him lunch, and put him down for a nap. He was happy with her. We would definitely hire her again.
- Tim W.
Charlotte R.
5.0
Charlotte worked for us one summer when our kids were 11 and 13 years old. She was reliable, on time, and highly dependable. She did whatever we asked her to do, including errands, chores, and meal preparation. She brought crafts and always had great ideas for activities. You and your kids will...
- Lisa L.
Summer V.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience working with Summer. She took care of my 2.5 yo twin boys so my husband and I could have a date night. They played, colored, read stories and were tucked into bed on time. My boys keep talking about how much fun they had with Summer & we look forward to working with her...
- Cecily D.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lafayette, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lafayette, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lafayette, CA is $36.50 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 Lafayette, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lafayette, 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.