Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Minneapolis, MN
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Find therapy dogs in Minneapolis, MN that you’ll love
266 therapy dogs are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Minneapolis, MN
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Moving Services and Vacation Services. I have lots of nanny and babysitting experience as well as travel nannying.
Hi! My name is Quinn and I am a 20-year-old queer POC living in South Mpls. I have been working in childcare for about 10 years now. I started out as a mothers helper...
Evie M.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-23/hr
Hello! My name is Evie, and I am dedicated to offering compassionate and reliable senior care services. With a background in healthcare and a passion for helping others, I provide personalized care that ensures the well-being and comfort of seniors. My approach focuses on fostering independence while offering the necessary...
Evie can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, hospice services
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years of caregiving experience, working within many different capacities in social services. Elder care, Dementia and Alzheimer's care, in home care and within the nursing facilities. I am dependable and honest and take pride in how my clients are being cared for with dignity and respect. I also clean homes ,...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a younger senior myself and have spent many years, some part-time and some full, working with clients in their homes. I do all of the services common to home care, including light housekeeping, bath/tub assist, and the like. I have a car as well and can do grocery or other shopping. In the past, I was trained in CPR and...
Richard G can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Hello! My name is Natalie and I am a registered nurse with 5 years of acute care experience as well as 3 years of home health. I am currently working at North Memorial in the medical intensive care unit. I am a reliable, authentic, and upbeat companion that is looking for a part-time job outside of the hospital. Services that I...
Natalie N can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
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Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced home manager and nanny looking to add new clients to my week! I have been working in-home for seven years, providing an array of services for various clients, and love providing my families with the care they need.
I am happy to complete tasks outside of the cleaning umbrella, including errand running, meal...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Hiring Laura has been one of the best decisions our family has made - it has been transformational in how our house runs. I can't say enough great things about her. She's professional, trustworthy, impeccable with her work, and easy to work with.
The thing that...
Christina D.
My name is Ana; I have over 10 years of experience in the human services field. I'm a LPN and social worker. I can help with ADLs and IADLs, light housekeeping, preparing meals and medication management. I have experience working with individuals who have mental health concerns, seniors/elderly, and memory care. I can provide...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Stacie and I specialize in Senior Care Disinfection, Senior Transportation and Senior Companionship.
-Child Development Associate
-Certified in Dementia Care and Management
-Certified in Elder Care
-Diploma in Caregiving
-Fully Vaccinated
-First Aid and CPR trained
-15 years professional experience
-Clean driving...
Stacie can also help with: Dementia, transportation, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"A+A+A+ Stacie is great!!! I showed her what needed to be done and she went right at it. After she finished, we talked about my plan and she's coming back, she's just who I needed to help me. "
Wendy J.
Hayden E.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I have 3 years of experience with at home care, and one year of experience with caring for someone with Alzheimer's. I believe that building deep relationships with those I am caring for is foundational to my work as a caregiver. I am passionate about providing senior care and end of life care but also have experience with a...
Hayden can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
For the last year I worked as a Direct Service Professional for a client with cerebral palsy, we got to spend almost 40 hours a week together doing a slew of different activities and he and I became great friends during that time. In high school I also had background in helping out with the special needs classes for two years....
I have quite a bit of experience with kids! Growing up and even now I take care of younger family members and it's so fun for me. I feel very comfortable around children and love how their little Brains work! I would be a great childcare giver because I would create a great environment where your child feels comfortable,...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, thank you for considering me for the housekeeping needs of your family. I am a recent college graduate, with a variety of housekeeping experience. My roommates have always made fun of me for being a bit of a neat freak, but now it's to your benefit! I take joy in helping people take comfort in their homes, and giving them...
Meara can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization & more
Cassidy S.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a compassionate and reliable worker with experience in caregiving and special education. I have 2 years experience working as a Direct Support Professional for Innovative Services Inc. I also worked as a Med Aide and PCA (Memory Care and Assisted Living facility) in La Grande, Oregon.
I love animals, spending time outside,...
Cassidy can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Taityana!
I am certified in First Aid/ CPR and a registered care assistant. I am still learning ASL to better assist students I work with at Hennepin Schools throughout the year, but as for now I'm looking to explore other options. I've been a caregiver for about 5 years now. I've worked with autism, ADHD/...
Taityana can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Taityana was very knowledgeable and experienced with special needs care, which left us in good hands. She is kind, warm, considerate, and easy to get along with. She did a great job. We have hired her four times and would do it again in the future."
Christine S.
Cristina J.
Minneapolis, MN
$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there!
My name's Cristina and I recently moved to the twin cities to attend the University of Minnesota. I've worked in childcare and food service for most of my life as well a couple of house-sitting/house-keeping roles. In these roles, I've gained great task-management skills and a strong work ethic.
As your housekeeper,...
Cristina can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing, organization, carpet cleaning & more
Asha O.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Just A Girl Pursuing To To Impact The Lives Of The People I Meet
I'm a dedicated and compassionate individual with close to 5 years of experience in caregiving and household management. I specialize in providing personalized care, maintaining clean and organized spaces, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. My strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to different...
Natalia M.
Minneapolis, MN
$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Natalia, im interested in offering my nanny services to your family. With a genuine passion for childcare and a strong background in creating a nurturing and safe environment, I am confident in my ability to provide the care and support your children need. My experience includes creating engaging and educational...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Wonderful! Awesome communication!"
Jennifer J.
Hello! My name is Madison. I just recently fully moved to Minnesota after spending the last two years here for school attending the Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth. I offer babysitting and pet/house sitting services. I have 7 years of babysitting experience and 4 years of pet/house sitting experience. I have also been a...
Madison can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children of all ages, from a variety of babysitting and nannying jobs over the years. When I was a teenager I also taught young children how to swim for community service. I was also a live-in nanny in France for a year, and a nanny/personal assistant/personal cook for a lovely family in California for 2+...
Gwyneth can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My children love Gwynnie! She was punctual, consistent, and followed our family routines. She was always mindful of what the children were exposed to on the internet, music, and T.V. She was respectful of our rules and guidelines so the children had continuity in...
Suzanne A.
I have experience in providing thorough and meticulous house cleaning services to ensure homes are clean, organized, and welcoming spaces for residents. This includes tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms, as well as tidying up living areas. I pay attention to detail and take pride...
Luwam can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, window washing, changing bed linens
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Minneapolis, MN
Laura V.
5.0
Hiring Laura has been one of the best decisions our family has made - it has been transformational in how our house runs. I can't say enough great things about her. She's professional, trustworthy, impeccable with her work, and easy to work with.
The thing that sold us was the breadth of her...
- Christina D.
Stacie M.
5.0
A+A+A+ Stacie is great!!! I showed her what needed to be done and she went right at it. After she finished, we talked about my plan and she's coming back, she's just who I needed to help me.
- Wendy J.
Taityana A.
5.0
Taityana was very knowledgeable and experienced with special needs care, which left us in good hands. She is kind, warm, considerate, and easy to get along with. She did a great job. We have hired her four times and would do it again in the future.
- Christine S.
Natalia M.
5.0
Wonderful! Awesome communication!
- Jennifer J.
Gwyneth K.
5.0
Gwyneth was wonderful with our newborn and with our 2 year old. She was very attentive, caring, and loving, and also made sure to be open to learning new skills. She was also flexible to help manage the house with all its moving parts.
- Lauren Z.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Minneapolis, MN
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Minneapolis, MN?
To find a therapy dog near you in Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis, MN?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Minneapolis, MN is $21.44 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 Minneapolis, MN?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Minneapolis, MN. 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 Minneapolis, MN receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis, MN help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis, MN therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 78 reviews of the 266 listed therapy dogs.