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60 therapy dogs are listed in Lakewood, OH
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Lakewood, OH
Ava D.
Lakewood, OH
$20-34/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ava, and I have over 6+ years of experience as a babysitter/nanny. Throughout my experience, I have worked as a camp counselor, babysitter, children's church volunteer, and full-time nanny, which has allowed me to gain valuable knowledge on how to care for children. Additionally, I was a full-time 911...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gabriela S.
Lakewood, OH
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a childcare provider with three years of experience, I have a strong passion for positively impacting children's lives. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my ability to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for kids.
My approach to childcare is grounded in patience, creativity,...
I have several years of experience sitting for family & friends' children from infant-teenager. I'm a mom of 2 now adult children, I'm an aunt to 14 nieces/nephews & great aunt to 17. I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, errands, lunch/small meal preparation. Currently unemployed after 34 years of sales & customer...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Megan T.
Lakewood, OH
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi, there!
My name is Megan, and I'm so happy you're here.
I am a passionate and experienced homeschooling nanny with nine years of dedicated service and experience. I thrive in nurturing environments and enjoy fostering children's growth and development. My expertise includes age-appropriate educational activities, engaging...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello. Hope all is well. My name is Patricia. My nickname is PJ. I am a school counselor at The Intergenerational School in Shaker Heights. I have extensive experience with exceptional children. I served as a district rep. for Euclid Schools for 4. 5 years. Also, I currently work for Vocational Services Unlimited for 8 years. I...
Natalie W.
Lakewood, OH
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Household Manager: Teaching/Tutoring Experience- Able To Help You Homeschool! :)
4.8
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Education Degree Miami University 2018. I am able to help you provide extra enrichment for your kids this fall! I offer educational support, innovative activities, organization/household help, & social/emotional support. I was a Counselor at Camp Chris in Bath, OH, 5 summers, & I served as the head counselor. I have nannied for...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Natalie is a camp counselor at Camp Christopher in Bath, OH. I have served in a variety of leadership positions at the camp. At a resident camp, counselors are with the children from sunrise to bed. Natalie does a wonderful job engaging children throughout the...
Mary T.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Britny. I work as a teacher in both the math and gifted department . I have been working with children for over 15 years. I have served as a nanny, tutor, babysitter, and worked at several daycares. I have worked closely with all ages from newborn -high school aged students . I am available babysitting/tutoring in...
Britny can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Britny is communicative, energetic and a delight to have around. The first time she came over, Britny had a calm yet confident presence and took immediate charge! She could tell I was stressed in the moment and reassured me she had it under control. Britny is...
Jenna E.
Certified Cat Trainer and Behaviorist available for a variety of pet care needs. Can be utilized for help with your felines, modifying behavior, training basic commands or more. Capable of administering medication to animals, cleaning and feeding and enrichment. Dog walking and dog care services also provided.
A pet owner...
Angela can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Roxanna S.
Lakewood, OH
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
ISO: Full time nanny job!
Details: Hi families I'm Roxanna I'm 22 I'm looking for my next nanny family starting late September or very early October 2024! I am unfortunately parting ways with two of my nanny families as one is putting their son in daycare and the other is moving to California to be with family! I have been a...
Roxanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Past experiences - Doctors office and Hospital, minor surgery, wound care clinic. Rebab/Memory Care/Assisted Living campus management, years of home-care/health care consulting, training and continuing education focus Alzheimer's and Dementia with both Medical and Recreational Therapy college studies. I love people, not only do...
Laura can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"She was so attuned to my Mom’s needs and very patient with her. I was so happy when I found her to be Mom’s companion. Laura was an advocate for her when I couldn’t be there. She went above and beyond. I highly recommend her to care for your loved ones."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing elder care and in-home services for more than 20 years now and it is the most rewarding job I have had so far. I treat all of my Seniors as if they are family and I have excellent references from both families and agencies. I have extensive background with all types of care including hospice care and...
Patricia can also help with: Visiting physician, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care & more
5.0
"She was with my brother when he had dementia she was wonderful taking care of him very caring Great honest and good worker "
Diana L.
Meredith D.
North Olmsted, OH
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Professional Pet Sitter - Reliable, Friendly, Mature, Professional, Helpful, Animal-Lover
5.0
(3)
Hello! I grew up in Lakewood and have always had pets. I started babysitting and pet sitting when I was 12. I had 4 adopted house rabbits and 2 cats when I lived in Boston and Florida, and many small animals. Experienced in caring for exotics, dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, amphibians and fish. I have 2 indoor cats. I won a...
Meredith can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Meredith is super caring and extremely responsible."
Kim A.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working at Lakewood community care center for almost 15 years. I graduated with an early childhood education degree in 2014. I have taken a lot of training classes in CPR, first aid, and communicable disease. I believe that the early years last a lifetime and I enjoy working with children because they represent hope...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Miranda is an incredible caregiver. We know her from daycare, where she was the lead toddler teacher. Transitioning out of the infant room for the first time could've been traumatic, but Miranda anticipated and met our child's needs, quickly establishing a bond and...
Naomi B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Patient and reliable caregiver with many years of experience seeks lovely senior to care for on a part time basis. I would very much like to develop a friendly relationship with a family for private duty. I have worked with seniors for 25 years in capacity of occupational therapy assistant and caregiver. I enjoy working with...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jennifer was our nanny for over a year and I cannot praise her enough. My daughter was 2 at the time. She was responsible, dependable and trustworthy. She kept it fun for my daughter but also knew how to teach the child boundaries. She became part of our family. We...
Marta G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, and I live in Rocky River. I have 8 years of experience providing loving positive care. In addition, I am a mom of four great-grown daughters and five wonderful grandchildren. I am an active part of my grandchildren's lives. They bring me such joy. I am blessed to be a part of their lives and model loving, positive, and...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Patricia was on time and courteous. She was reliable. She provided care for my 16 mo old. She kept me updated all day of his activities which was very helpful. "
Sahar I.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello to ya! A pleasure you've stumbled on my profile. I provide services that enhance and assist the flow of everyday life for families! I am a certified yoga/meditation instructor guiding both adults and youth in the practice of yoga. I am also a certified newborn care specialist and professional personal nanny. I provide well...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Jen has been helping our family of four kids as an after school nanny and occasional spot babysitter for two years now. We have great lines of communication about the kids’ schedules and events and she is great also at helping to entertain the younger kids...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amanda and I recently graduated with a Doctorate in Occupational therapy. I completed research in the NICU with premature infants, working on feeding and breastfeeding! My professional experience includes, working as teaching assistant in a school for children with special needs, nannying for various...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda bonded with my children. I would hire again. Thanks!"
Sean H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have maintained professional athletes' and executives' homes. I work diligently to ensure that all cleaning services are performed to the highest standards.
I have been cleaning for 15 years
Annette can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, pet waste cleanup & more
5.0
"Annette currently works for me part time, and I know she would like additional hours. I highly recommend her cleaning and personal assistant work. She sees things that need to be done and takes care of them without being asked. She is courteous, responsive,...
Stephanie Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone and welcome to my page/profile. Thank you get stopping by.
I feel that babysitting/child care is very important because it gives families/providers time to do whatever they may need/want knowing that their child/children are being looked after.
One time jobs/gigs are more so my preference because my schedule...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Drew is very patient, loving and a natural born teacher/nurturer! She is one of the reasons why my daughter started walking at 9 months. With Drea, you get the entire package, safe, caring, loving, and kind."
Care member
3.0
(2)
Having worked as a caregiver for 25+ years, I find that helping to make a difference in someone's life, or just seeing them smile, can be one of the most rewarding benefits to not only my job, but in my life. I've worked with a wide variety of people, & have provided care from birth, until end of life. In my free time I enjoy...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lakewood, OH
Natalie W.
5.0
Natalie took wonderful care of our 3 children. They had a great time with her and ask when she will be coming back to see them. I look forward to having Natalie back.
- Stacy H.
Britny S.
5.0
Britny is communicative, energetic and a delight to have around. The first time she came over, Britny had a calm yet confident presence and took immediate charge! She could tell I was stressed in the moment and reassured me she had it under control. Britny is mature, responsible and the kids enjoyed...
- Jenna E.
Laura G.
5.0
She was so attuned to my Mom’s needs and very patient with her. I was so happy when I found her to be Mom’s companion. Laura was an advocate for her when I couldn’t be there. She went above and beyond. I highly recommend her to care for your loved ones.
- Care member
Patricia M.
5.0
We hired Patti to help care for mom, this was the best move I have ever made. Patti truly cared about mom and quickly became a dear friend. Patti guided us through the toughest time of our lives, she ultimately took great care of us as well as mom. Patti is reliable, trustworthy and very...
- Jim H.
Meredith D.
5.0
Meredith did a wonderful job with our two boys. In fact, she managed to win over the toughest one which is definitely a fete. We will hire her again!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lakewood, OH
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lakewood, OH?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lakewood, OH, 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, OH?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lakewood, OH is $19.38 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, OH?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lakewood, OH. 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, OH receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lakewood, OH, 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, OH help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lakewood, OH, 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.