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60 therapy dogs are listed in Lakewood, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Lakewood, CA
Karina R.
Signal Hill, CA
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I do own a golden a dog (golden doodle) and a cat.
I had baby sit dogs for the last 3 years.
I am an animal lover and bond with them fast.
I can take them for walks, feed them and play with them.
I also read to them and play music as relaxing therapy.
Karina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Karina did a great job taking care of our dogs while we were out of town. She was so accommodating even on short notice. She was very communicative and I knew our dogs were in good hands. I would definitely use her services again. "
Kara S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Denise :). I have been working with children ages 5 days- 5 years old for over 10 years. Most recently, I have been the Director for an Infant Center in Los Alamitos, CA. I have my bachelor's degree in Child Development and am currently in a Master's program for Marriage and Family therapy. I love to read, do...
Denise can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Denise was absolutely AMAZING! We hired her to watch our 16-month old daughter, and our two dogs, so my husband and I could have a date night, and she did a wonderful job. Our daughter gravitated towards her from the first moment we met and interviewed her, and was...
Erin D.
5.0
(1)
Hiiii! I have over 10 years experience working with kids and adults (2-30) with special needs - primarily autism and Down syndrome and ADHD. I have worked in private therapy centers using ABA as well as in schools and privately in clients homes. I have nannied toddlers with Autism and been a "coach" teaching my older clients how...
Priscilla R.
Downey, CA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Respectable, Patient And Caring For The Well Being Of Others.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Home Care companionship, medicine management, preparing meals, light housekeeping, bathing, getting dressed, taking client to NEAR BY doctors appointments also NEAR BY errands/shopping. My caregiving experiences are with cancer patients (taking chemo/radiation/Gerson Therapy...
Priscilla can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Priscilla was a gift to our family!! We were blessed to have found such a servant heart, responsible, proactive, and encouraging caregiver. Priscilla was always on time, willing to learn new tasks, able to adjust to our special needs, and happily cared for our...
Deborah K.
Summer P.
Gardena, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there ,
My name is Summer and I offer private childcare services, along with other household management services.
I have provided child care services for 5+ years and utilize my background in mental health & education to foster a supportive environment for learning and growth .
I'm extremely passionate about supporting...
Summer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Summer is a wonderful caregiver. My daughter loves her and I am very happy we found her. Thank you Summer!"
Deontra G.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a pet lover and want to spend my spare time caring for animals. I have been a pet owner most of my life and love it. I have experience with dogs, cats, birds, fish and small animals. My services include- Home visits (up to 2 per day), dog walking, daily feeding, play time with pets, taking in the mail, picking up dog ,...
Samantha can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"I was planning a trip out of state and rather than board my dogs I decided to look for a dog walker who could dog sit for me on vacation. After meeting Samantha for coffee and explaining to her my rescue terrier mix's anxiety issues, I had her come twice a week for...
Jennifer F.
3.6
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Patti S.
Thank you in advance for the opportunity to offer my services. I am an experienced cleaner with an eye for detail and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of cleanliness. I provide expert cleaning services for residential, corporate and commercial clients. I am dedicated, energetic and take immense...
Patricia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Patti is awesome. Trustworthy, efficient. Quick response. She gets my place in shape in no time. Thanks Patti!"
Kristine O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have provided care for children of all ages; however, I am most experienced with children under the age of 6. I also have over a year of experience in in-home care with a special need child, and additional experience with children on the autism spectrum.
I have early childhood development education through my bachelor of...
Susannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Susannah has been a long time babysitter for my kids and they just love her. I love Susannah because she always goes above and beyond when she's watching the kids. It's things like the dishes are done or she's folded a load of laundry. She's very respectful of...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. I'm a loving nanny with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in helping raise emotionally intelligent, kind, creative and responsible kiddos. I am currently studying early childhood development and behavioral therapy. Love coordinating crafts and activities. Currently employed full time with a wonderful family in...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandria is the best caregiver you could ever hire for your little ones. Her goal is to make sure that your children grow up to be kind, capable and joyful human beings. She is an absolutely amazing nanny - creating learning moments, cooking nutritious meals and...
Tam B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kenzie. I am currently finishing grad school for Doctor of Occupational Therapy and graduate April 2025. I also currently work 2 days/week at an outpatient pediatric center in Gardena. My first clinical rotation was at the Gardena pediatric clinic while my second rotation was at Ronald McDonal House Charities in...
Kenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hard working, intelligent, honest, sincere and happy. Love her!!"
Jennifer H.
5.0
(1)
I am a house cleaner at your service. I love cleaning, I clean bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms. I'm very punctual, fast paced, and always happy to help.
Michelle can also help with: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, oven cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Peggy. My child care experience includes being a nanny for a family of three children (including an infant), babysitting for a mother of 9-month-old twins, working in church nurseries with various aged children, I babysat an 11-year-old, I worked at a 24-hour fitness kids club, and a daycare with various ages of...
Peggy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a reliable, patient and creative worker with 20 years experience with children; ages ranging from 2-12 years old. I recently left my preschool job to further expand my experience and services in different aspects of child/family related jobs. I have my Child Development Certificate with 20 plus units along with some...
Eugenie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Eugenie takes child care very seriously and with compassion and understanding. She is getting to know my little ones and is flexible with their needs."
Steffany E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided housekeeping services professionally for 3 years at Texas, U. S. A. Personally I have been a housekeeper for my own family for 20 years.
Rosalba can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, pet waste cleanup & more
Hanah T.
Compton, CA
$25-29/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hanah, I am 19 years old. I have experience looking after children from ages 6 months to 7 years old. I spent a few nights a week caring for a family for about a year whose children were aged 4 and 7. I currently have two younger brothers who I've consistently looked after over the past two years. They are 3 months...
Hanah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hanah is dependable and adapts well to any situation. She is compassionate and diligent. I would recommend her to anyone I know in full confidence. She's also bilingual!"
Alyssa P.
Bernard M.
Paramount, CA
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Compassionate And Energetic Caregiver With A Pleasant Personality
5.0
(2)
As a qualified caregiver with two years of experience in a variety of care settings, I assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and meal prep according to the individual service plan. A good driver with a clean record, I am able to take clients safely...
Bernard can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Bernard was a great caregiver. Very helpful and attentive to tasks. Would definitely hire again."
Joshua G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
During my education and experience, I have gained strong skills in providing nursing services to elderly people. I assisted with the basic activities of daily living of elderly people at a separate residence. In addition, I am expert in running errands, helping clients in regular exercises, providing companionship and preparing...
Honoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Honoria has been so great for our family taking care of my 83 year old father who is physically handicapped. She has been very patient with him and very understanding. Very professional and I would highly recommend to anyone."
Duc P.
Christian P.
Los Alamitos, CA
$22-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greeting, my name is Christian or Xen and I'm a undergraduate looking to work with children to better prep myself for my child based career. I have been providing care for mainly children with some infants and teenagers in between for years in the forms of respite, chaperoning, and caretaking. During that time I also assisted...
Christian can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, organization & more
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Katie! I'm passionate about providing exceptional care for pets and children. With over 5 years of experience in pet-sitting and childcare, I offer a nurturing and reliable approach tailored to meet your family's needs.
Pet Care Experience:
I have a deep love for animals and have been pet-sitting for over five years....
Katie can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding & more
5.0
"Katie is a calm and dependable presence to our twin toddlers! They love playing with her, and she’s comfortable with all aspects of caring for them. Would highly recommend Katie! "
Care member
Alicia S.
Gardena, CA
$49/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Dependable, trustworthy attentive to detail Professionally experienced. I love to clean very well I take pride of my job, I've a lot experiences and great references, Let me treat you to a new level of clean! Includes a full cleaning of your home' s floor (tile, ceramic, wood) vacuuming, bed changing, general rooms cleaning...
Alicia can also help with: Attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"I was on a search for months to find a dependable cleaner who has an attention to detail. I am a very particular person and I know I have high standards for how I like my house cleaned. When I tell you that Alicia exceeded my expectations, she blew me away! I am so...
Danielle P.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lakewood, CA
Karina R.
5.0
Karina did a great job taking care of our dogs while we were out of town. She was so accommodating even on short notice. She was very communicative and I knew our dogs were in good hands. I would definitely use her services again.
- Kara S.
Denise A.
5.0
Denise was absolutely AMAZING! We hired her to watch our 16-month old daughter, and our two dogs, so my husband and I could have a date night, and she did a wonderful job. Our daughter gravitated towards her from the first moment we met and interviewed her, and was excited that she had "come back"...
- Erin D.
Priscilla R.
5.0
To acknowledge what a great job Priscilla is doing with my mother.
- Care member
Summer P.
5.0
Summer is a wonderful caregiver. My daughter loves her and I am very happy we found her. Thank you Summer!
- Deontra G.
Samantha S.
5.0
I hired Samantha to care for our 3 cats while we were away. She came over twice a day to check on the kitties and provide food and water as needed. It was a pleasure to have her care for them and I'm sure they were happy to see her. Thank you Samantha for a great Job!
- Mark D.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lakewood, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lakewood, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lakewood, CA is $20.55 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 Lakewood, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Lakewood, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.