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Emily C.

Occasional Pet Sitting/dog Walking

Pismo Beach, CA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
Nice to meet you! I am a current doctoral graduate student studying occupational therapy, and am looking for pet-care jobs in my free time. My courses this summer are online, which gives me the flexibility to stay at your home and care for your pet! Unfortunately I cannot offer boarding services at this time, only pet/house...
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Pismo Beach, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Laycee I am 20 years old and currently studying Early Childhood Development with a focus on Special Needs. I am pursuing this degree after growing up seeing my stepbrother be misdiagnosed and diving into the world of how and why and learning better ways to help him get through everyday life. I recently moved to...
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Kind And Fun Loving Sitter!

Pismo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I am a current doctoral graduate student studying occupational therapy and babysitting & pet-sitting in my free time. I am looking to create connections with families in the Fort Collins area for occasional or date night babysitting. I am originally from San Luis Obispo, California and completed my undergraduate...

Michael M. says "Emily is an excellent baby sitter, also reliable and and dependable. Will hire her gain."

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Pismo Beach, CA

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$35/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I can't wait for the chance to care for your children, pets, or loved ones needing extra support! I've been an occupational therapist for 4 years, including 3 years working with children in school-based special education and 1 year supporting adults and seniors in hospital rehabilitation. Three words that describe me are...
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Trusted Pet Care Provider

Pismo Beach, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
Hi, I'm Robin, and I'm here to provide professional, reliable, and compassionate care for your pets and home. I understand how important it is to feel confident that your furry family members are in good hands while you're away. That's why I strive to create a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for your pets, giving them the...
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Organization
I am a self-taught household home organizer. I have helped many friends and family members streamline and consolidate their storage challenges, ranging from simple drawer organization to full closets. I always receive high praises and many compliments for my work. I get great satisfaction out of helping others enjoy their...
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Awesome Home Manager/ Childcare/

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi :) I have over 20 years of experience caring for children, ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have 2 years of experience working in a Waldorf Kindergarten classroom, 8 years of experience in Health Care (Occupational Therapy), and I am CPR/First Aid certified from Red Cross. I enjoy using sensory focused play and crafts...

Rose L. says "Elana is great - personable, responsible, kind, responsive and easy to work with. My little guy loves her - so clearly that's the biggest plus :)"

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Certified Educational Therapist

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I believe that every child deserves an education as unique as they are. I graduated from UC Irvine with a degree in Education Sciences and a specialization in Children's Learning and Development in 2018. After working as a preschool teacher for a year, I decided to pursue my Educational Therapy Certification, which I...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Carly. I am 22 years old and a fourth year child development major at Cal Poly. I currently am interning for an occupational therapy company, which is what I hope to pursue as a career. I love children and have worked with them since I started babysitting at 14 years old. Since then I have also worked as a preschool...
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Highly Experienced Nanny And Educational Therapist

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a certified Educational Therapist who has worked as a nanny, tutor, and personal assistant for a variety of families since 2014. I graduated from UC Irvine with a degree in Education Sciences with a specialization in Children's Learning and Development in 2018. After working as a preschool teacher for a year, I...
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Occupational Therapy

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Loni (short for Elana). I have a degree in Occupational Therapy, and Fine Art. I worked in a Skilled Nursing Facility in SLO for 5 years with geriatric population in Occupational Therapy. I am experienced working with simple to complex medical issues. I have a good sense of humor, and enjoy connecting with people...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm a very reliable and trustworthy recent college graduate currently living in San Luis Obispo! I have years of experience with both children and pets (mostly cats and dogs) and would love to offer my services to anyone that needs!!
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Oceano, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 12 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I love to cook healthy meals and go out for walks. I'm happy and healthy and very reliable.
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Love Talking And Getting To Know You.

Oceano, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
I have been a care person now for 7 years with positive results. I have DOJ approval. I am a healthy senior. I provide kind, compassionate in-home care that supports both daily living and peace of mind. My services include laundry, grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, light food preparation, light housekeeping,...
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Child Care Provider

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$27/hr
12 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi there, I'm Stephanie! I am an experienced, caring, and responsible individual with a passion for working with children. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and caring environment where kids can thrive! I have 15+ years experience working with various families, and at the same time, I just wrapped up a 14 year career...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
A super caring and passionate animal lover who's had many experiences dog, cat, and fish sitting. I also have a cat and fish of my own! I would be happy to watch your furry loved one and achieve to deliver my best service.
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Oceano, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to look over my profile, if you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach out! I have 4 years of experience in care taking. I've provided in-home nanny services for children ranging from 3 months-6 years of age. My biggest passion in live is dance as I am currently a dance...
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Loving And Reliable Part Time Caregiver Available

Los Osos, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am looking for a family that I can help by offering my nanny services to their beautiful children. I have loved working with families and helping their child grow and develop into delightful young children. I have learned that being a nanny to one family is truly what I was put on this planet to do! I adore working one on one...

Ellaine D. says "I am so grateful Paige was available when I really needed the help. I was just transitioning back to work and she was leaving a previous nanny position....

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Fun, Loving, And Smart Nanny For All Ages!

Arroyo Grande, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I'm Dominique, a seasoned professional nanny with a decade of experience. My educational background includes a BA in political science and two AAs in early childhood development. My expertise primarily centers around the critical first two years of child development, yet I've successfully cared for children of all ages. I'm an...

Ginessa S. says "Dominique seems to be an excellent caregiver. She is extremely professional and has significant early childhood education training. I wish our schedule...

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Nanny, Behavioral Therapist, Parent Educator And Home Health Care Provider

Nipomo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I've worked 19 years as a Home Health Care/Companion for people ages 0-97. I have also been a Tutor, Behaviorist & Parent Educator for kids with disabilities and their parent's ages newborn to 16. My duties included health care, exercise, companionship, help with daily tasks, administering medications, exercise and therapy,...

Jessica D. says "Tammera is such a blessing to our family! She watched our than 6 month son full-time 5 days a week from an entire year. A couple times a week Tammera...

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  • 56 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.17/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Pismo Beach, CA

Therapy Dogs in Pismo Beach, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 56 listed therapy dogs

Emily C.

Emily is an excellent baby sitter, also reliable and and dependable. Will hire her gain.

- Michael M.

Elana K.

Elana is great - personable, responsible, kind, responsive and easy to work with. My little guy loves her - so clearly that's the biggest...

- Rose L.

Paige R.

I am so grateful Paige was available when I really needed the help. I was just transitioning back to work and she was leaving a previous...

- Ellaine D.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Pismo Beach, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Pismo Beach, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Pismo Beach, CA is $23.17 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Pismo Beach, 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Pismo Beach, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Pismo Beach, 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.

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