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60 therapy dogs are listed in Leesburg, FL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Leesburg, FL
Danielle L.
Lady Lake, FL
$40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, and thank you for taking a look at my profile. My name is Danielle and I am a Florida native. I have over 7+ years experience in patient care, ranging from a variety of diagnosis. I have obtained my associates degree in Occupational Therapy and am currently pursuing a Masters in Occupational Therapy. In addition, I am also a...
Danielle can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Excellent care provided. Very attentive to needs of my husband."
Sue S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 4 years of senior caretaking experience. I have helped with meal prep, driving to appointments, light housekeeping, medication management and companion services.
I enjoy what I do and would love to help your loved one. I have references from the family I took care of their mom. I also have CPR training, and live...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I provide dog walking & dog/cat sitting services for your dog(s) & cat(s). I will walk and exercise in loving and gentle nature. I will feed, playtime & exercise for your pets, provide waste removal if needed, give treats, and loving TLC to your fur babies. And provide a valuable service so that your pet(s) get the needed...
Nate can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Nate is a great friend. He is willing to always go above and beyond to help anyone. Nate is one of the hardest workers I've had the great pleasure of working with. Highly recommended. "
chris H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jenn and I've been working as a private senior caregiver for well over 15 years. I prefer being one-on-one with my clients rather than a facility setting. I love sharing stories, getting to know my people and them getting to know and trust me. I have lived in Lake County for 5 years (originally from Indiana but...
Jenn can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, transportation, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jenn is fantastic. We needed her for a couple weeks to fill in for our full-time caregiver. She impressed us on many levels: Communication, On-time, Skills, Personable, Kindness, Caring. 5/5 would definitely hire her again!"
James H.
Sidra G.
Summerfield, FL
$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello parents, I have been babysitting since I was 15 and I have over 100+ community service hours from volunteering at the elementary school that my mother works at. I have loads of experience with children of all ages! I love helping children learn & grow, doing crafts, and seeing them having a good time!
Sidra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Sidra was wonderful to talk with and we look forward to having her take care of our 2 year old daughter."
Erin O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm Gabriela, a Certified Nurse's Assistant with over 18 years experience in working with Alzheimers and Dementia patients.
I'm patient, a good listener, and enjoy working closely with others, especially older people.
With a genuine caring attitude, empathy, and detail oriented, I will provide the best services for...
Gabriela can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela was very professional and personable. She did an awesome job looking after my elderly grandma and was very flexible and eager to work. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help with their loved ones."
Brittany B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Deya a young energetic professional child caregiver and future architect raised in the British Virgin Islands. When I am not training I have significant time on my hands which can be used to assist families in caring for their young ones. I have several years of caring for younger siblings and relatives as I am very...
Deya can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Deya has been helping us with picking up our kids from school, and housekeeping. She has been very reliable and organized. We've really appreciated her flexibility with our schedule and various needs and requests."
Janet L.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Homemaker and companion services
20 years of experience:
Certificate: MA associates degree, CNA, home health aid , CPR/ first aid, supported living pre- service, observation, reporting, and documentation.
Alzheimer's/Dementia; Hospice care 12 years. Covid-19 Vaccine complete.
Jessie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
3.0
"She is scared of my mother. won't give her meds to calm her down. Doesn't know hoyer lift. won't do any housework at all when she is free. no conversation with my mom. flat. I don't think she has experience like she says"
Care member
5.0
(17)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I have provided patient care for a large variety of clientele with specific needs and health issues for over 30 years. My endeavors began in Italy when I was 19 years old, I turned to in home hospice care and services and it's where my heart has been since.
I also have many years of experience working with disabled children...
Fatima can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"The most caring, compassionate and kind person you could ask for. Highly skilled as well. Helped care for 92y/o gentleman with dementia. Fatima is an absolute Angel."
Julie L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Have been in the medical field and have a degree in health sciences majored in respiratory therapy but has since retired but Have always been involved and assisting persons in need. I have 40 years experience, background in the Houston Texas medical center and many local references since retiring here in Florida. I am...
Penny can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Penny is a very caring person. She's professional and tends to the clients needs. I'm a retired nurse and have known Penny for over 40 years."
William H.
5.0
(1)
Bright side services, Tavares fl; duties include window washing, hard water cleaning, shower detailing, exstensive cleaning.
Excel services, cleaning belvidere postal office.
Growing up with an ocd mother!
Brielle can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Nancy M.
Eustis, FL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver experienced at administering oral and intravenous therapy medication, adult
diaper changing, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, vital signs and glucose checks, Foley catheter
management and wound care and experienced with quadriplegic patients. Clean driving record and reliable transportation. Basic...
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, personal care, companionship, transportation & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Nancy was my first caregiver! She is great, she is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Punctual, caring, loving, trustworthy, great with my 92 old mother with dementia! Thank you Nancy! "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Debra and I am very Reliable! I have many years of experience. I have owned my business for years working mostly with the elderly and also owned my own grooming mobile unit as well.. I love to shop. I consider myself young at heart and love to meet people.. I have my own car for transportation and can provide...
5.0
"Hi she is a hard worker, very giving, gives the extra mile, and very caring of people. She is also very responsible
Plus she has lots of experience taking care of people she is a caregiver, fantastic person"
Care member
5.0
(5)
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Florida. I have had the pleasure of working with Senior Citizens for the past three years. I take great pride with caring for the elderly and having the pleasure of seeing their smiling faces. I enjoy hearing about their youth stories. I find the wisdom they are able to pass on...
Nazra can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Nazra helped me out last May after I had a hip replacement.
I could not have done it without her! I highly recommend her!"
Care member
Judy H.
Clermont, FL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Grandmother Of Nine Available To Care For Your Children
4.9
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a devoted grandmother of nine incredible grandchildren.
Previously, I was a family and therapeutic foster parent for eight years. I had 19 children in and out of my home, some of them with severe behavior problems... most of them eventually returned to their biological parents or were adopted by a great family. I enjoyed...
Judy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Judy has truly been a blessing in our lives! As first-time parents, we were nervous about finding childcare for our daughter. Judy's wealth of experience and knowledge of children, along with her compassionate and loving personality immediately put us at ease....
Suzanne D.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I believe the heart of healthcare is service to others, by working diligently and establishing a compassionate, trusting relationship, while providing medical excellence to enhance life, one patient at a time.
My 20+ years of previous work experience in hospital, nursing home, assisted living and private duty home healthcare,...
Joan can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Joan is a wonderful caring person - she is always punctual and extremely neat - She is taking care of a senior who is on the declining edge of dementia and she is very, very patient with her - Joan feeds her breakfast, lunch and dinner, chooses all her favorite...
Mona M.
3.2
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Each day I try to make a difference in our Senior s life! I have over 18 years experience. I enjoy being a Caregiver! Extensive experience in Alzheimer's, Dementia, cancer care, oxygen Care, COPD, after surgery Care, respite care, and so much more.
I Assist clients with ambulation and mobility.
Assist clients with personal...
5.0
"Blanche is a fantastic caregiver! She helped our family with our mother who had advanced staged Alzheimer's! Blanche & my mom connected instantly! Blanche did so much for our mother and for all of our family!
If you need a dependable caring caregiver, Blanche is...
Tony J.
Gabriela A.
Clermont, FL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Reliable and experienced housekeeper with over 10 years of experience maintaining the cleanliness and organization of residences. Committed to providing clients with superior service and satisfaction.
Gabriela can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens
Katherine M.
Belleview, FL
$13-19/hr
Hello, I am Katherine. I am 29 years old and love animals. I would love to be of service and assist in pet sitting or dog walking.
Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have experienced jn caring for the elderly. I have cared for family members for years: cleaning, errands, cooking, organizing, and companion services. I am a doer, I enjoy caring for others that are in need.
Melanie can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Leesburg, FL
Danielle L.
5.0
Excellent care provided. Very attentive to needs of my husband.
- Sue S.
Nate D.
5.0
Nate is a great friend. He is willing to always go above and beyond to help anyone. Nate is one of the hardest workers I've had the great pleasure of working with. Highly recommended.
- chris H.
Jenn G.
5.0
Jenn is fantastic. We needed her for a couple weeks to fill in for our full-time caregiver. She impressed us on many levels: Communication, On-time, Skills, Personable, Kindness, Caring. 5/5 would definitely hire her again!
- James H.
Sidra G.
5.0
Sidra was wonderful to talk with and we look forward to having her take care of our 2 year old daughter.
- Erin O.
Gabriela A.
5.0
Gabriela was professional, friendly and knowledgeable during both our phone interview, as well as the "meet and greet". She is efficient but compassionate and patient, and my mother-in-law just loves her! Not only has she been helping with showering and personal hygiene/dressing, she has done light...
- Melissa G.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Leesburg, FL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Leesburg, FL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Leesburg, FL, 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 Leesburg, FL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Leesburg, FL is $20.26 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 Leesburg, FL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Leesburg, FL. 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 Leesburg, FL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Leesburg, FL, 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 Leesburg, FL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Leesburg, FL, 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 Leesburg, FL therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Leesburg, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.