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60 therapy dogs are listed in Los Alamitos, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, carpet cleaning & more
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: Boarding, pet sitting, 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.
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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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
(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, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"I like the way Maria treated my mom. She treated her like she was her own mother, loving and caring. And my mother loved Maria. Maria did daily exercises with my mom, challenging games and took her to doctor appts and little excursions for yogurt. She cooked,...
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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Iris was a pleasure to work with from the start. Her initial message was clear and provided availability and pricing. We met for an interview and I knew right off she was a great candidate. I ended up hiring Iris and everything was so easy, efficient, and...
Kelly H.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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 sitting, administration of medicine, 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: Organization, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & 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 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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Peggy. My child care experience includes being a nanny for a family of three children (including an infant), babysitting for a mother of 9-month-old twins, working in church nurseries with various aged children, I babysat an 11-year-old, I worked at a 24-hour fitness kids club, and a daycare with various ages of...
Peggy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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...
4.4
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience working with kids, and also with children with special needs ages 1 - 21. I helped my brother and sisters raise their children when they were younger.. I'm CPR trained and certified. I have a lot of energy to work with small children, (toddlers) etc. I play at their level and teach them daily so...
Gloria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gloria is attentive to details and gives everything she does her all. She loves children and has lots of patience with them. Gloria goes above and beyond her specified duties. Gloria also has a heart for dogs."
Elizabeth G.
4.7
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maddy. I am a 28-year-old part time student from Long Beach, CA, currently applying for Occupational Therapy Master's Programs in the area. I have my bachelors in Sociology with a minor in Child Development & Family Studies from CSULB. When I am not walking my pup or practicing yoga, I am catching up on my book...
Maddy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"She is dependable which is key for this job. She does her best to connects with the kids. Finds out their likes/dislikes and schedules activities accordingly. We thought of her like part of the family!"
Anne K.
Greta G.
Artesia, CA
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full Time Monday To Friday. Willing And Able To Start Next Week.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with clients with dementia, Alzheimer's, posts stroke, post fracture, DM, mobility issues, etc for more than 10 years with CPR and First Aid certificate and had enjoyed being with elders. I have a degree in physical therapy and have worked for Pfizer as a Healthcare specialist for 10 years so I'm fully equipped with...
Greta can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is kind and cheerful. Always made my Mom feel loved and listened to. She is a wonderful cook and extremely organized. She handled all Moms needs seamlessly. We adore Greta. "
Laurie H.
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Susannah was our full-time nanny for 3 years. She is dependable, responsible and wonderful with our kids. She genuinely cares and took very good care of my son from the time he was an infant until he was 4 years old and also watched my niece. I would recommend her...
Care member
5.0
(16)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a pet lover and want to spend my spare time caring for animals. I have been a pet owner most of my life and love it. I have experience with dogs, cats, birds, fish and small animals. My services include- Home visits (up to 2 per day), dog walking, daily feeding, play time with pets, taking in the mail, picking up dog ,...
Samantha can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I hired Samantha to care for our 3 cats while we were away. She came over twice a day to check on the kitties and provide food and water as needed. It was a pleasure to have her care for them and I'm sure they were happy to see her. Thank you Samantha for a great...
Mark D.
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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.
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.
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 $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.