Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Los Alamitos, CA
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Find therapy dogs in Los Alamitos, CA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Los Alamitos, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 1 years
Therapy dogs in Los Alamitos, CA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greeting, I'm Christian (Xen) I'm 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 with light housework and...
Christian can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Christian (Xen) is a great person to hire. He is reliable, punctual and even brought Legos to share with my son (age 6). Xen is responsible, caring and kind and trustworthy. I have hired him on early mornings during my fitness training, he has taken my son into...
Kaitlyn A.
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, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
Karina R.
Signal Hill, CA
$17-30/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 sitting, pet walking, 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
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a California State University, Fullerton Graduate with a B. S. Degree in Kinesiology. I love to empower children to become their best potential with my skills, enthusiasm, and care. I have over 12 years of childcare experience ranging from infancy to school age years, one year in ABA therapy as a Behavior...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Andrea is an upbeat sitter, reliable and helps to bring out the best in my two kids. Not just any sitter watches my kids, I always make sure their personality matches theirs, and Andrea was very adaptive to my kids; able to vibe well with my older introverted...
John P.
Gabrielle B.
Huntington Beach, CA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am huge dog lover. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have taken care of 6 dogs of my own, and have dog sat for multiple families. Pet services I can offer include dog sitting, feeding, taking them on walks, and light grooming.
Gabrielle can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"She has been a blessing to me and my family for making my life so much easier. It was supposed to be a short term hire but after working with Gabby, she's exceptional and I couldn't let her go. I have two children; Kindergarten & one in 1st grade! Handfuls at first...
Natalie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Camille and I am an Occupational Therapy student at Dominican University of California. I am also on the soccer team and I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job to help me pay for college. I am willing to help with everything from light housekeeping to cooking to driving. I am very reliable, responsible,...
Camille can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Camille cared for our daughter part-time for several months in Spring 2022. She was fantastic and our daughter loves her. Camille is very responsible, earnest, kind, trustworthy, and reliable. We would highly recommend her."
Katie F.
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: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Maria is an excellent caregiver and I give her my highest recommendation! She cared for my husband who had Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's dementia for four years. He was a very complex patient both physically and mentally. Maria was able to push him when he...
Edie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
* Help with activities of daily
* Aid with transferring the recipient in and out of bed
* Assist with physical therapy, , feeding tubes or other medical processes
Laundry and helping with dressing.
Food shopping and prep.
Light housekeeping.
Managing medications.
Transportation.
Mobility assistance.
Companionship and...
Ana can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I am an Occupational Therapist and Ana was hired by myself and my siblings to help provide overnight care for my Dad who was dealing with a brain tumor. Ana was an absolutely incredible caregiver. She stayed in the room overnight to make sure he was comfortable and...
Gina C.
Iris C.
Garden Grove, CA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dependable, Loving, Compassionate And Patient Pet Sitter/dog Walker - Available Immediately
5.0
(11)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am located in Garden Grove and have been a pet owner for 14+ years. I have been pet sitting for 5+ years and will treat your fur baby as my own with compassion, love, patience and respect. I have fostered dogs and cats and placed them in good homes. Reunited lost dogs with their families and have taken care of bunnies, dogs...
Iris can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
5.0
"Iris is the best! She's easy to communicate with, and she took great care of our 4 cats. Our cats are notorious for hiding and shying away from their caregivers, but they warmed up to Iris immediately. In addition, we have had problems with them not eating when we...
Debra E.
Bianca Z.
La Mirada, CA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bianca, I am 22 years old and I am so excited to meet your pride and joys! I am a college graduate with a B. S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in occupational pediatric therapy. When I am not in school I love being with my family. I come from a huge family and growing up I was always taking care of my nieces...
Bianca can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bianca was a wonderful fit for our family. My 2 children both adored her. She was punctual, kind, and fantastic with the kiddos. 10/10 would hire her again. "
Desiree M.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Vikki P.
Long Beach, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Trustworthy, Experienced, & Educated Social Worker Available To Provide Companionship & Assist You.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Vikki and I have the energy, experience, & education to provide multiple services to create a better quality of life for your senior loved one. I hold a Master's degree in Social Work specializing in Mental Health, & I am registered with the State of California as a Home Care Aide, passing all required background checks...
Vikki can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Vikki P. checked in with me on the Care.com site, frequently for status updates. She checked on Mama when she had a cold, too!
It's obvious Vikki is kind, and caring.
There is only one reason Vikki is not working with our family. We found a Caregiver within...
Cindi M.
Lorenzo J.
Stanton, CA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Male Registered Behavioral Technician Seeking Fun-Loving Family
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My first "mannying" (man-nanny) experience was caring for three children diagnosed with autism (ages ranging from 6-months to 10-years-old). This is where I found a deep passion for helping children become better versions of themselves, through anything from play-pretend to sports. After mannying I worked for several behavioral...
Lorenzo can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lorenzo has been great with our high energy 7 year old. My son looks forward to his visits and Lorenzo has kept him active and engaged. I recommend."
Stephen S.
Jessa W.
Long Beach, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jessa I have been dog sitting/walking for about 10 years. I have experience with small and big dogs. I am a highly observant and cautious person when it comes to dogs and provide impeccable care so that you as the owner do not have to worry. I also care for cats, I have dealt with pregnant cats, bottle feeding...
Jessa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Jessa is hardworking , dependable,caring, and always go above in beyond for people ."
Carl P.
Georgina H.
Long Beach, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Put a day or days to clean on the calendar.
Home is even more than the place we return to daily-it's also a feeling. It's where we take shelter, find comfort, and rest easy.. I specialize in making your home the most wanted place to come to after a work day.. BEYOND CLEAN cleaning service.. I I will make sure the job gets...
Georgina can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, general room cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
I have experience working in the ABA field, I have worked with children of all ages. I'm young and friendly, highly compassionate and empathetic. I have a BA in Psychology and I am currently in graduate school.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diana is a talented and hard working grad student who is passionate about helping people. I have worked with her and have been consistently impressed with her professionalism and genuine concern for people. There is no gamble here: Diana is great."
Kelly D.
Suzanne S.
Garden Grove, CA
$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 8 years of experience, with 3 years in Human Services at Cypress College, and a Certified Nurses Assistant Certification. Helping others has been my passion since I cared for my mother diagnosed with colon cancer, and she was my best friend. I have experience working in skilled nursing, and in home care. I think I've...
Suzanne can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Suzanne is very good at caring and watching others. She did everything we asked her to do and more. One of the best things for me was that she would texted me on small changes that she saw when taking care of my dad. She was my eyes and ears. Her help allowed my...
Marc R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a BA degree in speech therapy and have experience with difficulty in swallowing, speech, oral motor and articulation. For the past 6 years I have been working as Applied Behavior Therapist with children and adults on the Austism spectrum. Many of my clients have mixed diagnosis that have equipped me with knowledge and...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently in a doctoral student at the California School of Professional Psychology studying Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family/Child and Couples. I also work at a group practice providing mental health services. As I build my caseload, I'm looking for part-time work. Therefore, I am available some...
Valerie can also help with: Carpooling, travel
5.0
"We absolutely adore Valerie! She does a great job with our 9 month old daughter. She is able to calm her down, but also play with her and keep her engaged. My daughter lights up whenever Valerie comes over. When I return home from work, she is willing and able to...
Rachel S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have five years of housekeeping experience and have good references. I am discrete and provide all cleaning services efficiently and well
In my current position, I complete cleaning of floors, bedrooms, counter tops, walls, bathrooms, kitchens and I do laundry. I am willing and able to answer the house telephone and take...
Veneish can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Los Alamitos, CA
Christian P.
5.0
Xen is great with my grandson. My grandson has ADHD and autism. Xen takes him to the park, helps him with homework and is caring. My grandson loves him :)
- Shanene R.
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.
Andrea L.
5.0
Andrea is an upbeat sitter, reliable and helps to bring out the best in my two kids. Not just any sitter watches my kids, I always make sure their personality matches theirs, and Andrea was very adaptive to my kids; able to vibe well with my older introverted bookworm daughter, and keep up with my...
- John P.
Gabrielle B.
5.0
She has been a blessing to me and my family for making my life so much easier. It was supposed to be a short term hire but after working with Gabby, she's exceptional and I couldn't let her go. I have two children; Kindergarten & one in 1st grade! Handfuls at first due to me working real estate, but...
- Natalie B.
Camille A.
5.0
Camille cared for our daughter part-time for several months in Spring 2022. She was fantastic and our daughter loves her. Camille is very responsible, earnest, kind, trustworthy, and reliable. We would highly recommend her.
- Katie F.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Los Alamitos, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Los Alamitos, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Los Alamitos, CA is $21.00 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 Los Alamitos, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Los Alamitos, 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 Los Alamitos, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Los Alamitos, 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.