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 $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 1 years
Therapy dogs in Los Alamitos, CA
My services include many walks, feeding, administering medication, and being a friendly face while owners are away.
Anastasia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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, changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karley! I am a current college student at Cypress College and am a political science major! My experience for child care came early on when I started to babysit younger family members, and the children of family friends! I of course had interaction with children throughout my time working in hospitality, but my...
Karley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Karley to nanny for us from the time my daughter was 14 mo. old to 16 mo. old (being a pandemic baby, we then decided to put her in daycare to finally be around other kids). Karley was great with my daughter, who was beginning to transition from sweet babe...
Jessica B.
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 sitting, boarding, pet walking
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
(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:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Reliable, formed a bond with my mother. Treated our mother as if she were her own family. "
Care member
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: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm Mia, a passionate and experienced childcare provider with a deep commitment to nurturing and supporting the growth of children. At 24 years old, I bring seven years of diverse experience in childcare, ranging from behavioral therapy to youth development and nannying.
My journey in childcare began with a desire to...
Mia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mia has been such a great sitter to my 4 year old girl back in 2020! She truly has a huge heart for kids and my daughter fell in love so quickly! Kids love MIA every-time they see her she's just like this kid whisperer I don't know how to explain it. She was so...
Lisa S.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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. Along with my degrees, I am registered with the State of California as a Home Care Aide, passing all required background checks for your peace of mind. I am engaging and...
Vikki can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Vikki is a very intelligent, creative, energetic, upbeat woman with a broad skill set. She thinks of everything and has delivered so much more than I expected from a caregiver. One of her best qualities was to find safe, enjoyable things to do together with my mom....
Kathleen G.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Josie has been watching our 8month old son for a couple months and we love her. She truly cares about children and our son lights up when he sees her. We know our son is in good hands with her!"
Brittany H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 10+ years of child care experience, ranging from newborns to pre-teens, I have been able to develop a specific care-oriented skill set that enables me to be an anchor for families in need of a reliable, dutiful, mindful, and understanding caregiver in their homes and steady presence in their children's lives. I've been...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Helen is a responsible, openminded, and efficient nanny who I trust with my son completely. She's got a great spirit and brings a wonderful and warm presence into my home. I love her attitude and am so happy she helps me out with raising my son."
Sally E.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Ayah and I am 29 years old. I am currently a full time teacher and babysit on the side. I enjoy working with all aged groups and recognizing their creative minds. The duties I perform are helping students with sensorial work, diaper changing, observing children during outside play, disinfecting my classroom,...
Ayah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ayah is everything you want in a care taker and a human. She is the sweetest. She is kind. Loyal. Dependable. Reliable. Fun. Silly. Thoughtful. She goes out her way to make kids feel comfortable. To ask about her expectations. To make sure that kids are not only...
Laura H.
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: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Jessa is remarkably reliable, communicative and caring with my 6 pups at home. She's a hardworking sweetheart and I can't thank her enough for all her help with my babies while I was gone!"
Angelo S.
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, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Adam M.
Long Beach, CA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have done housekeeping experience through my caregiving services and experience. I am in IHSS certified caregiver (3+ years of experience). I am organized, diligent, dependable, and always focused on task given to me. Please consider me when hiring. Thank you!
Adam can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Adam was very hardworking and thorough. I highly recommend him and would hire him again in the future. "
Victoria A.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Karine, I'm 29years old. Cleaning and
organizing has always been part of my life somehow. I got my degree in Tourism and Hospitality and I worked in hotels for several years in Brazil. My last role it was as an Operational Manager where I was responsible for all the cleaning, gardening, maintenance and laundry team,...
Karine can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Flexible, easy to work and communicate with, friendly, listens to feedback follows up, and does a very thorough job!"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, 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.
Sonia R.
Anaheim, CA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. Independent I can help with bedroom, Bathroom kitchen Cleaning and Laundry. Multitask trusted And responsible with All my clients. And very respect full follow directions I like to work organic regular bas cleaning services moving in. And out or after parties run errands or special needs for...
Sonia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"We love Sonia! She is a great person as well a great Housekeeper."
Irene T.
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...
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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.
Karley A.
5.0
We hired Karley to nanny for us from the time my daughter was 14 mo. old to 16 mo. old (being a pandemic baby, we then decided to put her in daycare to finally be around other kids). Karley was great with my daughter, who was beginning to transition from sweet babe to independent toddler at the...
- Jessica B.
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.
Maria S.
5.0
Reliable, formed a bond with my mother. Treated our mother as if she were her own family.
- Care member
Ana R.
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 any urgent needs were addressed....
- Gina C.
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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 $19.25 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.
Ratings for Los Alamitos, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Los Alamitos, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.