Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Long Beach, CA
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Find therapy dogs in Long Beach, CA that you’ll love
137 therapy dogs are listed in Long Beach, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Long Beach, CA
Hello! My name is Marycel. I have my own experience with dogs because I have my own Chihuahua! His name is Max and he's my baby. It's important to promote healthy lifestyles for our pets which is why I am trying to help by offering service like walking your pets in my spare time! I can also petsit! Additionally, I am open to...
Marycel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Alexandra B.
Long Beach, CA
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Attentive Child And Pet Care, Meal-Prep, Errands, Light Housework
I am a very positive and energetic person. I have 5+ years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Child Care, Pet Care, Meal Prep, Errands and Home Care. I have experience babysitting children of all ages and with dogs and cats. I have a car, I am a non-smoker, I am a good cook, and I am very responsible. I am...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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...
Louisa B.
Long Beach, CA
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated from CSULB with a BS in Kinesiology. Currently, I am waiting to hear back from physical therapy programs. I have 2 years of CNA experience in acute care settings and 1. 5 years of PT aide experience in an outpatient setting. I currently work part time as a figure skating coach, so I have a lot of experience working...
I have experience with child-care and pet-sitting service. I would like to start providing care and personal assistant services (i. e. grocery shopping, doctors appoints, errands, pharmacy pick-ups and light cleaning and cooking) to seniors in need.
Michelle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Aaliyah M.
Long Beach, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Lia! I specialize in providing top-quality cleaning services for homes. Since my business is newer, the cost for my services are cheap! Whether you need regular maintenance, deep cleaning, or house sitting services for periods of time, I'm the one to call! Contact me if you have any questions or if you are...
Aaliyah can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hard working, intelligent, honest, sincere and happy. Love her!!"
Jennifer H.
Larissa W.
Long Beach, CA
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Larissa, and I'm a dedicated and passionate pet lover with 4 years of experience in pet sitting and care. I understand that pets are family members, and I treat every furry friend as if they were my own. I am comfortable with pets of all sizes and breeds, and I have experience caring for dogs, cats, and small...
Larissa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hello! I am a psychology graduate with three years' experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder. I have experience with ages 3-20, and am credentialed as a registered behavior technician (RBT) under the BACB. I am basic life support (BLS) trained, and have experience with seizure care. I have experience...
Kimberly R.
Long Beach, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Kim and I'm a 20-year-old caregiver with different areas of experience from ABA therapy, babysitting, and in home living assistance plus facility care. I have reliable transportation with a valid CA drivers license and insurance, I have CPR/BLS certification, I'm fully vaccinated and have a recent TB test as well ! I...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(21)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Josefina I have 30 years of experience working for many families and I have enjoy every second of it. And looking forward help more families that need help taking care of their kids. I'm loving and kind and reliable happy person. Also I'm CPR certified and know psychology and nutrition and physical therapy, and I sign...
Josefina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Josie has been taking care of our 15 month old daughter for about 2 months now. She has been reliable, communicative, and so caring towards her. Our daughter looks forward to Josie's arrival everyday. Josie is very responsive towards our daughter, letting her lead...
Nicole V.
I have a background in early childhood care and have grown up caretaking for a menagerie of animals and elderly folks as well. I have certifications in trauma-informed and neurodiversity affirming therapies and forms of care. I'm compassionate, curious, connective, and creative! Right now, I'm a life coach looking for part-time...
Olyvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello there, my name is Katty! I am an experienced childcare provider. I have worked with children of all ages ranging from newborns at a Montessori school to teenagers with special needs. Both as professional work and babysitting.
Just a little more background on myself - I recently obtained my masters in occupational therapy...
Katty can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My duties: blood pressure, rehabilitating exercises, speech therapy, assistant with feeding tube dose, transportation to appointments, transfer patients from wheelchair to car o bed, grocery shopping, bathing, medication management, monitoring blood sugar, and providing meals, run errands, appointments, very hard worker and...
Maria can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Reliable, formed a bond with my mother. Treated our mother as if she were her own family. "
Care member
4.0
(7)
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: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"She has been cleaning for me for just over 5 years. She is very detail oriented and does such a wonderful job. She keeps me informed if she is ever running late, and has never missed a day. I recommend her to all my friends and family. "
Care member
Julia L.
Long Beach, CA
$26-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Julia and I take pride in providing top-quality cleaning services to help busy families and professionals maintain a spotless and organized home. With great attention to detail, reliability, and a strong work ethic, I ensure every space I clean is fresh, sanitized, and welcoming.
I have experience in...
Julia can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Jannah R.
Long Beach, CA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
To obtain a position of Caregiver that will enable me to use my kindhearted and compassionate nature where I can
efficiently utilize my expertise in elderly care, cooking and feeding in a domestic setting and looking for the blessed
opportunity to improve the life standard of the elderly. I assist with ADLs....
Jannah can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"The mark of a good employee is initiative, and Jannah has that in spades. She's a natural nurturer, with a lighthearted kindness to her. My father had a terminal illness and I cherish the photos of them laughing together at the doctor's office. A gifted cook, she's...
Lisa 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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
(4)
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: Travel, craft assistance
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
Jacquelin C.
Long Beach, CA
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, playful and caring
I love working with kids because I love playing with children leading them to open up their personalities!
I started working with kids very young as I would babysit my neighbors. I then went to school to earn a child development degree. While completing my degree I...
Jacquelin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Long Beach, CA
Kenzie B.
5.0
Kenzie is incredible with my 2.5 year old daughter! She is loving, caring, thoughtful, patient, energetic and extremely reliable. She
engages our daughter intellectually and helps her practice her motor skills. Kenzie has been a huge support in helping my daughter meet major developmental...
- Care member
Josefina F.
5.0
Josie has been taking care of our 15 month old daughter for about 2 months now. She has been reliable, communicative, and so caring towards her. Our daughter looks forward to Josie's arrival everyday. Josie is very responsive towards our daughter, letting her lead the way (playing outside, at the...
- Nicole V.
Maria S.
5.0
Reliable, formed a bond with my mother. Treated our mother as if she were her own family.
- Care member
Patricia S.
5.0
She has been cleaning for me for just over 5 years. She is very detail oriented and does such a wonderful job. She keeps me informed if she is ever running late, and has never missed a day. I recommend her to all my friends and family.
- Care member
Jannah R.
5.0
The mark of a good employee is initiative, and Jannah has that in spades. She's a natural nurturer, with a lighthearted kindness to her. My father had a terminal illness and I cherish the photos of them laughing together at the doctor's office. A gifted cook, she's grounded, caring and simply a...
- Lisa S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Long Beach, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Long Beach, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Long Beach, CA is $22.19 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 Long Beach, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Long Beach, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 100 reviews of the 137 listed therapy dogs.