Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Palo Alto, CA
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Find therapy dogs in Palo Alto, CA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Marta. I prefer to use my second name" Mayde".
Thank you for reading my profile. I have over 15 years of experience. I have worked for many families around the bay area throughout the years. Some of my beloved children that I took care of a while ago are already in College. Currently in Care website I have 2...
Marta can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic caregiver. She connects well with children. She is active and energetic, timely and dependable, has a bright, positive demeanor, excellent communication skills, and takes initiative to follow children's interest. She went on bike rides with my son and...
Abby H.
Wendy V R.
Palo Alto, CA
$25-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I am easygoing, responsible, and very detailed person. I am always happy to help and have good communication with my employers so feel free to ask me any questions
Wendy V can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CPR
I've cared for many seniors throughout my whole life, most recently my 88-year-old grandma. I love hearing seniors stories about the past and their lives. I promise to take care of your senior the same way I did my grandma, with love, patience, and understanding.
Abraham can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Yadira. I have more than 10 years of cleaning and housekeeping experience. I provide fair and efficient services, and guarantee satisfaction with my work. I am currently looking for new jobs so please don't hesitate to reach out to me about your cleaning needs. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yadira can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Wonderful job, with great attention to detail. Thank you so much!!"
Carrie T.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a professional housekeeper with more than 15 years of experience. I am a self-starter and an extremely hard-worker. I have experience with large and small homes. I will do any type of cleaning or organizing needed, no project is too big or small. I pride myself in my attention to detail, my hours are negotiable. My...
Obdulia can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
Heidi S.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello. My name is Heidi. I live in Palo Alto, am married, and have a teenage son. I have 30 years of cleaning experience in various homes of all types and sizes (largest 25k sqft)
I am able to provide equipment and products upon agreement with the home owner. My objective is to provide respectful and professional home care...
Heidi can also help with: Move-out cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
Abraham T.
Palo Alto, CA
$33/hr • 6 yrs exp
Loving, Outgoing, Active, And Responsible Family Assistant At Your Service!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up I was the oldest of 12 cousins and have always loved being a big brother/mentor to kids. I became a family assistant 6 years ago and have loved every minute of it. I've worked with kids as young as 4 to 16. Whatever you need help with I most likely have experience in as I've done it all for the families I've worked...
Abraham can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
Mele V.
Palo Alto, CA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate caregiver with over 30 years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation personal care and driving.
I have great nursing experience in skilled nursing care or acute hospital care and in...
Mele can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I have experience as accounting and personal assistant. I has been Working in this area for too many years. As a Personal Assistant, I have secretarial skills experience. My services can be used to help with your home office duties such as bill pay, organizing mail, data entry and all computer work, event planning, creating a...
Ingrid H.
Palo Alto, CA
$22-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced & Loving Nanny | Childcare From Infants To Teens | Homework Help, Crafts, Meal Prep & More
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
an experienced and caring nanny with a passion for working with children of all ages, from infants through teenagers. I offer a wide range of services, including hands-on caregiving, tutoring assistance, light meal preparation, snack prep, and engaging in creative activities like crafts.
With a patient and nurturing approach, I...
Ingrid can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Ingrid and I am a dedicated caregiver with experience supporting individuals with a variety of needs. I offer a range of services, including assistance with errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and providing companionship through activities. I'm known for being patient, attentive, and personable,...
Ingrid can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I am a dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in childcare. As a college freshman studying Psycho biology at UCLA, I bring a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and medical care. My experience includes working as a Recreational Leader and Assistant Site Director for the City of Palo Alto youth summer camps...
Leena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring compassionate punctual
I like caring for seniors because I am confortable with physically and mentally challenging tasks, I ensure my clients are as safe and well cared as possible.
I'm looking for a job that provides a safe and comfortable environment, a place where we can maintain good...
Skills:
CNA
Marisela M.
Palo Alto, CA
$45-63/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My journey with house cleaning began at 20 as a young mother of 3. I began my journey for financial stability. However as a busy mom I needed flexibility in my schedule and house cleaning gave me that, with my very first client found on this very Care app and 12 years later here I am continuing to build connections and...
5.0
"Marisela is great and very communicative. I highly recommend her. She detail to cleaning is great! She is very flexible especially that I work from home from time to time. She is very thorough!"
Timothy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a pet person from age 4 and up! Cats have owned me from that time, and I have owned dogs from age 10 and up. I have experience with feral and domestic, indoor and outdoor felines, and 12 to 120 pound dogs, in both indoor and outdoor settings. I love pets! I was a preveterinary medicine major at UC Davis, until I...
Katherine can also help with: Administration of medicine, dog training, boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking & more
5.0
"Katherine has been helping us with our (busy, messy...) household for the past year. She does excellent work, and is a consummate professional. It is so, so nice to come home to the house after she's been there - laundry folded and put away, kitchen spotless, dog...
Rebecca O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Having accumulated 3 years of valuable experience, I am well equipped to provide exceptional assistance in various areas. Among my proficiencies are Swimming Supervision, Meal Prep and Driving.
Owning a reliable car and possessing a flexible schedule, I am fully prepared to adapt to your family's specific requirements. Whether...
Nourchene can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
5.0
"We've worked with Nourchene for four months and it's been great. Beyond childcare, the kids love her (and her cooking) and she's been a life-saver when it comes to driving kids to activities, dinner prep, grocery pick up, and laundry. We're going to miss working...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Jena, I am a well experienced caregiver that is professional and compassionate. A small list of my experience is as followed:
Experience is as follows but not limited to:
* Bathing
* Medication management
* Diabetic as well as INR monitoring
* Physical therapy assistance
* Ambulation assistance
* Dementia...
Jena can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Jena has been very helpful and thoughtful when she takes care of my disabled father. She is sweet and eager to assist in anyway she can. We feel comfortable asking for help from her and happy with her assistance"
Nina N.
5.0
(1)
Hi! 7-year experienced nanny, caring for all kinds of kids, including special needs. Currently, I care for a wonderful 4-year-old special needs child but am seeking a new opportunity for growth and better self-development.
I believe in positive education and patience as key pillars for raising a child. I studied physical...
Wemerson can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy inspiring Seniors by getting to know them and finding what works best at this time of their life. I am able to do 24hr care anywhere in California. I have learnt to enjoy cribbage, chess and doing puzzles from the elderly people I assisted. I have 20 years of experience working with Elderly, who have Alzheimers,...
Jasmina can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"High recommendations for Jasmina! I live out of state and Jasmina really helped me in a pinch in providing care for my elderly mother. She has years of incredible experience and dependability. I am especially thankful for her flexibility with my "not so easy"...
Kellie G.
3.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
For the last 10 years I have been working as a COOK / Housekeeper/Mother helper, for families in the Peninsula SF Bay area, including a Live-in job for a family in Belmont during two years. I am currently living in Mountain view. I offer my services as a Cook/family helper. I got experience by working for families of different...
Ana can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
5.0
"She came on the time. i hired her for serving. She did very well job. She dressed well and tried her best. I will hire her again. "
Baha N.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Palo Alto, CA
Marta S.
5.0
Marta is the most incredible nanny we’ve had. From a parent’s perspective, she’s great with the kids, reliable, safe, great communication skills, and helped my home run smoothly. From my kids’ perspective, she was fun, kind, and made everything special. My kids connected with her the first time they...
- Jenna K.
Yadira N.
5.0
yadira has been working for me off & on over many years. whenever i need her she is available & eager to help. her attention to the details always impress. yadira is a competent worker & follows direction well. you will do yourself a favor in hiring yadira.
- Care member
Marisela M.
5.0
Marisela is great and very communicative. I highly recommend her. She detail to cleaning is great! She is very flexible especially that I work from home from time to time. She is very thorough!
- Timothy D.
Katherine B.
5.0
Katherine has been helping us with our (busy, messy...) household for the past year. She does excellent work, and is a consummate professional. It is so, so nice to come home to the house after she's been there - laundry folded and put away, kitchen spotless, dog walked, etc. etc. We highly...
- Rebecca O.
Nourchene H.
5.0
Nourchene has worked with my family as a babysitter and mother's helper and she's been fantastic! She is hardworking and caring - she is great and creative with my infant, who is not easy (7mo, been watching her since 5mo). She's able to work well alongside other caregivers. She has also been an...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Palo Alto, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Palo Alto, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Palo Alto, CA is $28.53 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 Palo Alto, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Palo Alto, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.