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Find therapy dogs in Lake Forest, CA that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in Lake Forest, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years

Therapy dogs in Lake Forest, CA

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Ina C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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I have been a preschool teacher before going to college. I recently worked with ABA Therapy with children on the Autism Spectrum. I have been an aide in middle school with learning disabilities. My social work experience has been with a foster care agency and outpatient psychiatric hospital. My real experience has been being a...
Ina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ina was wonderful with our 2 year old boy and 4-month old girl. She was right on time/a little early, thoughtful, considerate, and anticipated what needed to be done before we had to ask. (E.g., our baby started crying right after our toddler started, and while I...

Karen C.

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Claire O.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Creative And Compassionate Nanny

Hi! My name is Claire and I'm 26 years old. I'm from Orange County and have a BFA in film. I'm offering child care and household services. I have always had a passion for working with kids. I have experience with caring for infants and children. I love keeping kids engaged with arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and outdoor...
Claire can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Claire was wonderful with my children. She played games, painted and took great care of them. They can't wait until she comes to watch them again!"

Taryn V.

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Rebecca N.


Irvine, CA

$22-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Temporary Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Rebecca! I recently graduated with my Master's in marriage and family therapy and am looking for part time work. I would love to be considered for your family! I have experience working with children ranging from newborn to teenagers. Past job experience has included working as a camp counselor for one year, school...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca watched my two young boys for a handful of months before she moved out of the area to pursue her masters degree. If she is now living near you and you are considering hiring her, I'm my opinion you are the luckiest person out there. If I could keep her...

Megan M.

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Rachel K.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pet/House Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm Rachel K! I created my own state pet sitting business and have managed it now for 17 years. I am known to be very patient, kind and loving when it comes to caring for animals. I set the bar high when it comes to my services, by going above and beyond expectation, and excelling in honestly, and integrity. Although I prefer...
Rachel can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Rachel. Our cat and dog are like our babies and I was so hesitant to leave them with someone that I didn't know well. Rachel did a PHENOMENAL job. We were gone for 2 weeks and I don't think our pets missed us at all because she...

Hilary S.

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Jessica R.


Irvine, CA

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Animal Lover And Care Taker!

I've been taking care of a variety of animals my whole life!. I've house and dog sat professionally since I was 16. I have watched and taken care of dogs and cats with medical difficulties and have kept strict schedules with medication and grooming. I love animals and love being active with them! I am looking for flexible and...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"I have had Jessica watch both my dogs on multiple occasions. I am a FANATIC about my dogs - I don't even let my own mother watch them. Jessica is genuinely one of the only people on the planet I trust with my babies. I have 2 VERY rowdy Olde English Bulldogs. One...

Taylor S.

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Erenea J.


Laguna Beach, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 10 years experience caregiving my duty is assist the recidents with activities of daily living including bathing dressing grooming toileting tranfering and getting from the activities meals preperation according to the individual service plan allow and encorage the residents to do ther own care posible and administreting...
Erenea can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Erenea is attentive loving and caring You can trust her expertise and feel confident in her execution of any task or emergency. You can trust her with your life and more importantly for me with my 98 year old mother. Her presence is filled with experience and...

Gayle G.

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Lara F.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Mary Poppins House-Keeper And Personal Organizer

4.3

(6)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Ever wish you could have your own personal Mary Poppins to manage your household, help you move, or to finally get things organized around your home? Well now you can! Trusted, reliable and experienced I will make your home and your life gleam and glow with my expert organizing and housekeeping services. I will be delighted...
Lara can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Awesome!! Awesome!! I hired Lara to do some cleaning for me. After meeting her and really liking her warm, friendly personality, we started discussing other ways she can help our family out. She's now helping me with meal prep as well. Her cooking is delicious and...

Bre B.

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Elvia G.


Irvine, CA

$28-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm Here To Care For You!

Open availability looking to fill 66 hrs weekly for Ihss , . Im IHSS provider. Self motivated caregiving experience and very good at caring for all your needs . I'm here to assist you . I'm working on cna, aba therapy certification so I'll be able to give extra hands for different needs . I take IHSS recipients.
Elvia can also help with: Personal care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is a very responsible and kind person Always punctual and always dependable"

Bryan D.

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Jessica R.


Irvine, CA

$30-35/hr

Organized Part-time Caregiver

I am looking for flexible and enjoyable employment. I received my degree in psychology summer of 2020. I love being active and outdoors. When I am not working or studying, you can find me baking healthy treats! I am dedicated in anything I do and have over 15 years experience in customer service and child care. I am open to a...
Jessica can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Jessica is hardworking and flexible. She works fast and efficiently. She can given directions and be left to work. Which makes it so much easier to know good work will be done! Will rehire her again and again! "

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Rodney D.


Mission Viejo, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Mature Male Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an active, mature, and healthy caregiver. For 3 years I have provided care for my mother-in-law who experienced traumatic head injury, memory loss, and decreased mobility. I have also provided care for a quadriplegic polio victim helping him with all his needs including driving services. I worked full time for him for 2 1/2...
Rodney can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Rodney is a very nice gentleman and has been a tremendous amount help for our family! Rod is willing to learn the types of care that is needed for a man who's had a stroke.He likes to get my husband out of the house which is good for my husband and he looks...

Denise N.

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Tahiry P.


Irvine, CA

$45/hr

House Cleaning

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Carried linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies. Emptied wastebaskets, emptied and cleaned ashtrays, and transported other trash and waste to disposal areas. Cleaned rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers. Washed windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and...
Tahiry can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
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Kylee B.


Mission Viejo, CA

$21-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist/BCAT/Instructional Aide

Hello! I'm an experienced caregiver with 9 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate, reliable, and personalized care. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, which allows me to better understand and meet the emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs of those I care for. Throughout my career, I have worked with...
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Maria O.


Tustin, CA

$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of experience working as a provider for civic senior citizens. I have great references from my private employers and also from a Assisted Living Faculty in Tustin, CA. There I worked with senior citizens with varying degree of disabilities including, Alzheimer and Dementia. Some of my duties included: grooming,...
Maria can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, visiting nurse & more
5.0
"I am a care manager for an elderly lady suffering from Parkinson's and dementia. I hired Maria for weekend care. If I didn't already have full time caregivers during the week I would use her full time. She is such a pleasure to have around. She is extremely clean...

Paige H.

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Enrique C.


Laguna Hills, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Care Giver

Passion for Caring Elderly People. Caring for Dementia/Alzheimer's Cases, Cancer Patient, Parkinson Disease, Bed Redden, Hospice Care , 20yrs of service as a Private Care Provider.. Thank You!
Enrique can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"his wonderful very helpful and his knowledge is beyond excelent."

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Angelo Cruz D.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Great Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Hospice Services Bathing Grooming Dressing meal preparation Companionship lighthousekeeping Dementia care Hospice care
Angelo Cruz can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Angelo was a very professional, hard working caretaker. He was extremely reliable and, most importantly, a genuinely caring and kind soul. We were so happy to have had him help my father who was in late stages of Parkinson's. I highly recommend him!"

Liza N.

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Sandra V.


Tustin, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Detailed Oriented Housekeeper

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hardworking and reliable housekeeper, assist with errands, compromised on maintaining the cleanliness of the home premises. Able to perform wide variety of cleaning duties, maintenance procedures and housekeeping services. Key skills include: Positive attitude | Motivated | Enthusiastic | Team Player Good time management...
Sandra can also help with: Refrigerator cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, move-out cleaning, oven cleaning & more
5.0
"Sandra did a great job cleaning our house. She was punctual and a good communicator if she needed to adjust the schedule. Very dependable."

Sarah B.

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Danielle G.


Irvine, CA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Student getting my masters online in clinical therapy with a focus on marriage and family. I have been nannying for families as a pursue my professional career working with children. I am fun, outgoing, and love spending time outside running, biking etc.
Danielle can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
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Rebecca N.


Irvine, CA

$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Animal Lover

Hello! I'm Rebecca, I recently graduated with my master's in marriage and family therapy. I'm hoping to find some animals to love on and care for whenever you need it! I have experience caring for cats and dogs. I also have experience administering medication to them. I'd love to be considered as someone to help care for your...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Mazey K.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$17-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello ! Currently, I am in school pursuing a path in physical therapy. I am working at a physical therapy clinic right now, where I mostly care for an older crowd. I really enjoy helping and I'm looking for a little more involvement!
Mazey can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Katie L.


Irvine, CA

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Katie! I have had experience caring for pets my entire life. I grew up with cats and dogs and have professionally cared for both as well. I am available for drop in or full time care and can provide companionship, feeding, watering, and walking services.
Katie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lake Forest, CA

Ina C.

5.0

Ina was wonderful with our 2 year old boy and 4-month old girl. She was right on time/a little early, thoughtful, considerate, and anticipated what needed to be done before we had to ask. (E.g., our baby started crying right after our toddler started, and while I was trying to comfort our toddler...

- Karen C.

Claire O.

5.0

Claire was wonderful with my children. She played games, painted and took great care of them. They can't wait until she comes to watch them again!

- Taryn V.

Rebecca N.

5.0

Rebecca watched my two young boys for a handful of months before she moved out of the area to pursue her masters degree. If she is now living near you and you are considering hiring her, I'm my opinion you are the luckiest person out there. If I could keep her forever I absolutely would. I often...

- Megan M.

Rachel K.

5.0

I can't say enough great things about Rachel. Our cat and dog are like our babies and I was so hesitant to leave them with someone that I didn't know well. Rachel did a PHENOMENAL job. We were gone for 2 weeks and I don't think our pets missed us at all because she did such a wonderful job caring...

- Hilary S.

Jessica R.

5.0

I have had Jessica watch both my dogs on multiple occasions. I am a FANATIC about my dogs - I don't even let my own mother watch them. Jessica is genuinely one of the only people on the planet I trust with my babies. I have 2 VERY rowdy Olde English Bulldogs. One of them is not dog friendly and even...

- Taylor S.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Therapy Dogs in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.