Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Milwaukee, WI
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Find therapy dogs in Milwaukee, WI that you’ll love
197 therapy dogs are listed in Milwaukee, WI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Milwaukee, WI
Caroline E.
Milwaukee, WI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!! My name is Caroline and I have experience with child care for over 10 years! I graduated from Dominican High School in 2016 and I am currently a senior at Mount Mary University studying Psychology with an emphasis in Pediatric Occupational Therapy! I have cared for children as young as 6 weeks up to the age of 12. I...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Working for three full summers at Ernest P. Wallenberg Special Education Center in San Pedro, CA I assisted in teaching braille and sign language to children who were blind or deaf. I also aided in speech therapy with children who were on the spectrum. I coached high school students with Down Syndrome in their after school...
Hello, I'm Sarah. I'm 32 years old with 9 years of experience working with children ages 2-12. I am proficient with aba therapy and have supported children with special needs in their development.
I am originally from Waukesha, traveled a lot in my 20s and have been in the area for 3 years. In my free time I am working on...
Graduate from UWM majoring in psychology and counseling. I have a background of working with children ages 3, 7, and 10. For the past three and a half years I have been a behavioral technician. This job gave me experience with ABA style therapy, and taught me valuable skills on how to work with children of different backgrounds....
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a love for children and have spent time as a full-time and part-time nanny. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I also have previous work experience with children diagnosed with Autism, and am familiar with ABA therapy. I love pets and enjoy children of all ages! Thank you for considering me. Feel free to contact me...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was one of our 3-year old daughter's favorite sitters, and we are sad that the timing won't work out for her to watch our daughter this school year. It's clear that Emma really enjoys time with kids - she dives in and plays, creates, and nurtures - it's not...
Christine A.
Anya M.
Milwaukee, WI
$17-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Anya. I'm a freshman at Concordia University Wisconsin studying rehabilitation science on the pre-occupational therapy track. I have 7 years of working with kids ranging in all ages. My experience includes working at a children's summer camp planning activities, lifeguarding and counseling for kids ages 8-14. have...
Anya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am honest and dependable with a friendly personality. I specialize in seniors. I am 63-year-old woman and have hands on experience with daily care for seniors. I have assisted in therapy, exercises, medication, bathing, and even putting in contact lenses. I also have a career of working in the healthcare industry, retirement...
Laura can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Laura is very professional and tries very hard to do things. She is very conscientious and always tries to get things right. She is very observant and tries exceptionally hard to meet your needs. She is wonderful!"
Lynn M.
I am 25 years old and currently am a teacher who has worked for 3 years in the public school system as a special education teacher for students ages 11-14. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the Spring of 2014 and have been teaching since then. Currently I am pursuing a masters degree for Occupational...
Hi! My name is Annika and I am a graduate student in my last year of occupational therapy school! I just completed a full time clinical rotation in a hospital, where I worked with adults and assisted with self cares, mobility, and transfers. I would love to use these skills to assist anyone in the Milwaukee area looking for a...
Annika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, home modification
Skills:
CPR
Emma H.
Milwaukee, WI
$18-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma and I am 24 years old. I am in my graduate program for Occupational Therapy at UW-Milwaukee. I am looking for some nanny/babysitting opportunities. With my school schedule, I'm looking to work Mondays/Thursdays or occasional date nights.
I have been babysitting for 7 years (ages 9 months-10 yrs) and have...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I've been helping friends and relatives with pet-sitting/house sitting/babysitting since I was a teenager. I don't babysit anymore, but I'm happy to assist with the fur babies any time of day (morning/day/night 24/7/365. Generally a night owl). I'm available for last minute, one-time and/or regular visits. I am at your service....
Landon can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Elissa D.
Milwaukee, WI
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ellie. I graduated with an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Madison College and recently moved to the Milwaukee area. I have several years of babysitting experience with children ranging from 3 mo. of age to 12yrs old. I have experience doing more specialized care as well, working as a caregiver for...
Elissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie has been our nanny for almost a year, and we can proudly say that she's the absolute best caregiver we could have asked for our toddler.
- When Ellie started out last year, our 9 month old was extremely clingy to us and had major separation anxiety. Ellie...
Nikhil T.
Abigail F.
Milwaukee, WI
$15-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a 27-year-old behavior tech at Ignite autism clinic. I just completed my master's in Applied Behavior Analysis and am studying for my boards to become a BCBA. I have 11 years experience caring for children ages 6 months to 17 years. I have 4 years experience in the field of ABA therapy, caring for individuals with ASD and...
I am a fun, experienced nanny who loves being around kids! I'm currently a graduate student at Concordia University Wisconsin studying occupational therapy. I'm currently located in Fort Wayne, IN completing my fieldwork. I have 6+ years of experience of babysitting and 3 years of experience of nannying. I have also been...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah W.
Milwaukee, WI
$15-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Caregiver-5 Years Experience Working With Kiddos Who Have Special Needs.
Most my experience has been working in home practicing ABA style therapy with children age 1-7. Working on various tasks such as; self help skills, play skills, language, social skills, motor skills, etc. I also have some experience working with children age 6-12 in a school setting. These experiences have lead me to realize...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience working with disabled adults and seniors. I can run errands, and provide transportation services to appointments. Assisted client with personal care services. Provide light house keeping, meal prep, and laundry. Provide companionship, and friendship. Most importantly, I am dependable and provide...
Angela can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
3.8
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a person who cares about the quality of life and seeking to make a difference in peoples lives who are in need of care services.. I have been in this field since 1996, licensed with the state of Wisconsin nurse registry. I have various experience with medical issues such as but not limited to responsibilities including:...
Deanna can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Interviewed and hired. Seemed agreeable at the interview. Quit on the second day of work. In my opinion, not suited (attitude/poor personal care skills). Perhaps would make adequate companion/light care."
Steve J.
Carlie J.
Milwaukee, WI
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Available To Provide Various Needed Services Housekeeping, Meal Prep, Yard Work, Shopping.
I have enjoyed the last several years at home with my children and have also worked the last few years part-time as an in-home therapist for children with an Autism diagnosis. Prior to this I worked full-time in the field of social work both in the mental health field (with both children and adults) and with child protective...
Hi! I'm Juliana, a professional dedicated to providing high-quality cleaning services to make your home spotless. Originally from Brazil, I take pride in helping busy households stay organized and comfortable with reliable and detailed service.
Now a legal permanent resident, I'm married to a wonderful U. S. citizen and...
Juliana can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
Liliana S.
Milwaukee, WI
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I am an energetic, patient, caring, observant, and kindhearted individual. I recently graduated with a degree in music therapy where I did a year clinical placement working with infants, children, and teens with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities. I currently am doing a post-graduate internship at a day...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Milwaukee, WI
Emma D.
5.0
Emma was one of our 3-year old daughter's favorite sitters, and we are sad that the timing won't work out for her to watch our daughter this school year. It's clear that Emma really enjoys time with kids - she dives in and plays, creates, and nurtures - it's not just a job for her. I highly...
- Christine A.
Laura R.
5.0
Laura is very professional and tries very hard to do things. She is very conscientious and always tries to get things right. She is very observant and tries exceptionally hard to meet your needs. She is wonderful!
- Lynn M.
Elissa D.
5.0
Ellie has been our nanny for almost a year, and we can proudly say that she's the absolute best caregiver we could have asked for our toddler.
- When Ellie started out last year, our 9 month old was extremely clingy to us and had major separation anxiety. Ellie was willing to work as a team with...
- Nikhil T.
Deanna J.
4.0
Deanna was very reliable; she was on time and finished the areas that needed to be finished. She did a good job, was easy to talk to and supplied details. I would recommend her for other housekeeper jobs.
- Joseph K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Milwaukee, WI
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Milwaukee, WI?
To find a therapy dog near you in Milwaukee, WI, 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Milwaukee, WI is $17.89 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 Milwaukee, WI?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Milwaukee, WI. 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 Milwaukee, WI receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Milwaukee, WI, 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 Milwaukee, WI help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Milwaukee, WI, 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 Milwaukee, WI therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Milwaukee, WI are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 197 listed therapy dogs.