Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Lake Forest, IL
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Lake Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Lake Forest, IL
Yaroslava H.
Lake Forest, IL
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Patient, full of positive energy, educated, good listener, reliable.
I have experience working with people with dementia and basic physical therapy skills.
Love to cook and keep everything neat.
Always on time and organized.
Have 19 years of experience working at Lake Forest. All my references are from LF area and can be...
Yaroslava can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands, respite care & more
Amy L.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Tutoring For Children K-6, Certified Teacher With Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified teacher of K-8th grades who has taken time off to raise my own children. I have taught 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades and having training in behavior therapy. I am available during after school and early evening hours and have reasonable rates.
5.0
"Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her."
Laila H.
Hello, I have extensive experience taking care of children with special needs, disabled adults and the elderly. Are you looking for quality care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled caregiver with 15+ years experience. I have excellent references and have experience to help in the hospital. I...
Serena K.
Lake Forest, IL
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Serena and I am a student at Lake Forest College. I have been babysitting for four years and nannying for two years and am comfortable with ages 2 to 13. My current family consists of 3 girls, one 12-year-old and two 10-year-olds. I am a very organized and responsible person and enjoy, providing other services,...
Laimute B.
Lake Forest, IL
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver With 15+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Are you looking for a quality elderly care in the northern and northwestern suburbs? My name is Laima. I'm a skilled elderly caregiver with 19+ years of experience. I am available to work part-time, full-time or overnight shifts. I'm a very good cook, experienced housekeeper and good driver. I also love pets. I have...
Laimute can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her."
Irene K.
Gabriela D.
Lake Forest, IL
$20-31/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Gabriela, and I am a dedicated and reliable housekeeper with experience maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming homes. I offer services such as thorough cleaning, laundry, organizing, and light errands. I pay great attention to detail and take pride in ensuring every task is completed to a high...
Gabriela can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Jennifer , and I am excited to offer my babysitting services to your family.
With 5 years of experience working with children of all ages, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for your little ones.
Currently, I am a teacher at my church, where I have the privilege of guiding and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I bring about 3 + years cleaning experience, I am humble, helpful, respectful, stand up for injustices, I like caring for homes because its gratifying and I enjoy cleaning. My employer is one that will treat me fairly, with respect, and will compensate my services fairly. In my spare time, I like to take short walks, attend...
Yvette can also help with: Attic cleaning
Celia E.
Waukegan, IL
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Celia. I have 5 years of experience providing compassionate care to individuals with chronic illnesses and end of life situations. I can assist in daily living activities, mobility support, and light housekeeping. I was also licensed massage therapist for 20 years and therefore have quite a bit of knowledge in...
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Mya, a dedicated and trustworthy childcare provider with 8 years of experience. I am a group fitness instructor at studio spin in highland park and glenbrook, I recently started my own kids spa party business, and am looking for more babysitting jobs. I additionally am able to provide services for other needs such as...
Mya can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mya is a nice young women. She is very funny."
Madison M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello
My name is Itzel and I have been working in the housekeeping industry for over 12+ years. I understand how Important it is when it comes to doing an amazing job with what is asked of me weather it's deep cleaning , office related or a busy home. I am very well oriented, organized , and professional. I also do provide my...
Itzel can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Itzel comes on time every week and does a great job! She is friendly and is great with my dogs! She even saved me the other day when I locked myself out of car by bringing me my second set of keys! Wonderful!"
Rebecca D.
Nancy L.
Waukegan, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I have over 30 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, at this present I work as a personal caregiver. I provide essential services such as groceries, prescription pick up, meal preparation, rides to and from Dr. appointments and light housekeeping. I'm very friendly with great people skills.
Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy was very patient and kind. She was extremely clean and neat. She also communicated well. I would highly recommend."
Tonya D.
4.3
(12)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
My name is Elena , I have 25 years as a cleaner and 15 years as a member of Care. com. I offer my services as a house cleaner, offices, clinics, condominiums. The years of working as a cleaner have allowed me to have knowledge and skill in the use of the necessary supplies for good use on wood floors, vinyl, ceramic, counters,...
Elena can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning & more
4.0
"Elena is consistent and kind. She does good work. "
Care member
Emanuele O.
Highland Park, IL
$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Dedicated Housekeeper: Expert In Creating Clean And Comfortable Spaces
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With over three years of experience as a housekeeper, I specialize in maintaining clean, organized, and inviting spaces. My expertise includes thorough cleaning, efficient time management, and meticulous attention to detail. I am committed to delivering exceptional service and take great pride in ensuring that every room meets...
Emanuele can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
5.0
"We have had Emanuele help us for a couple of days now. She is very polite and thorough with her job. We are happy with her and we plan on extending her help."
Samy P.
5.0
(2)
I have been working in housekeeping for the past five years. I'm an English and Spanish speaker. I clean houses, kitchen, bathroom, do laundry, bedrooms, etc. I'm responsible, trustworthy, clean, well organized. Cleanliness is my priority! My family and I have been in this business for many years. I have insurance in case any...
Yajaira can also help with: Basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Yajaira and her team were very professional and timely. She did a thorough job cleaning and even completed some additional jobs I asked her to do. I would highly recommend Yajaira!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A compassionate caregiver (CNA) with a strong history in home health care. My expertise is genuinely caring for the seniors needing assist in everyday living . I am a quick learner, someone who is efficient and can multitask, a person who is reliable and dependable. My background experience consists of 13+ years of elderly care,...
5.0
"Priscilla is very professional and caring. We are so fortunate to have her taking care of our mom. "
Darleena W.
5.0
(1)
I am willing to provide pet-sitting and/or dog-walking services. I have been around dogs since I was very young, and currently have a young Shepherd mix back at home. I have experience sitting for dogs (puppies-elderly), as well as cats. I am comfortable with dogs of all ages and sizes. I volunteered at the Naperville Area...
Amy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Amy is a trustworthy, conscientious and caring individual. She took care of our house and our aging dog while we were out of town. Amy exhibits great patience with our dog and works to understand her unique needs. Would hire Amy again in a heartbeat. "
Rob S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- [x] Morning, my name is Precent, I am a male caregiver/ companion and special needs care provider with a vast amount of experience, over 8 years of paid work experience. I do homemaking, non medical Homecare, companionship, personal assistant duties and help with personal hygiene. My first goal is my clients safety and comfort...
5.0
"Precent did an amazing job with my father before he went into a nursing home. What I appreciated most about him was that he kept me up to date with anything dealing with my father. There was an incident where he accompanied my father to the hospital
And was able...
Toni W.
5.0
(1)
I have over 35 years experience in the health care field as Certified Nursing Assistant. Now I'm essential care giver, I provide services such as patient care, helping with groceries, prescription pick up as well driving client to and from appointments, light housekeeping also am willing to help out with pet care. I'm kind...
5.0
"Outstanding provider great customer service reliable,dependable very Consistent knows what she’s doing overall Very satisfied would Definitely recommend and would use her again!!!! Very friendly patient and knows her job title."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Past 4 1/2 years I have been working with retired priest from Glenview helping him with many daily routines, and helping him to get around as easy as possible so he can enjoy life like we are
Our daily routines where
Wounds care, oxygen and nebulizer, catheter change, bed wheelchair, wheelchair bed transfer, medications...
Artur can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Empathetic, caring, punctual, highly recommended"
Monika W.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lake Forest, IL
Amy L.
5.0
Amy is an amazing tutor. My daughters loved her.
- Laila H.
Laimute B.
5.0
Laima was very responsive to our needs. She evaluated the situation and fit right in immediately. Our family member needed significant hands-on, end-of-life care. We found Laima to be warm, kind hearted and very skilled. We highly recommend her.
- Irene K.
Mya M.
5.0
Mya is a nice young women. She is very funny.
- Madison M.
Itzel A.
5.0
Itzel comes on time every week and does a great job! She is friendly and is great with my dogs! She even saved me the other day when I locked myself out of car by bringing me my second set of keys! Wonderful!
- Rebecca D.
Nancy L.
5.0
Nancy was very patient and kind. She was extremely clean and neat. She also communicated well. I would highly recommend.
- Tonya D.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lake Forest, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lake Forest, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lake Forest, IL, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lake Forest, IL is $16.25 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 Lake Forest, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lake Forest, IL. 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 Lake Forest, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lake Forest, IL, 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 Lake Forest, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lake Forest, IL, 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.