Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Pontiac, MI
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Find therapy dogs in Pontiac, MI that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Pontiac, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Pontiac, MI
Nana G.
West Bloomfield, MI
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Caregiver With Over A Decade Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in the Home Health Care Industry for the past 11 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified, flu shot certified, Tuberculosis tested and have all my COVID shots including my booster shot as well.
I have worked with Seniors, assisting with ADL's, Dementia patients and Developmentally disabled adults needing...
Nana can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nana was the primary companion caregiver for the last 4 and half years of our father's life. We couldn't have asked for a more dignified and dedicated caregiver. Nana is respectable, task-oriented, organized and punctual. We would recommend him any day!"
Thelma A.
Melissa H.
White Lake, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Enthusiastic to secure the position while using my experience, qualifications, and skills to safely provide patients and their families with the best of service.
Extremely capable and kind individual with experience in patient care. Hard-working, honest, and takes initiative and goes beyond the expectations for clients.
Over...
Melissa can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was super helpful with care for our father on hospice. She was our eyes and ears on him and his care at the assisted living when we couldn't be there. She got him up and helped him with personal care that he was unable to do for himself. She was a...
Bonnie D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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I am a college graduate who loves working with kids. I am an older sister of 9 with lots of experience with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and started volunteering at church daycare when I was 15. I volunteered in Jamaica and Costa Rica working with...
Teanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"What can I say, Teanna became family. She was amazing, punctual, and nurturing. We are a large wild family and she kept up with all of us. She worked 10-12 hours and always made herself available for overnights. She still helps us out whenever we call. She will...
Lauren G.
Muriel A.
West Bloomfield, MI
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver With Outstanding References (Bonded & Insured)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, for over 16 years I have served the elderly, physically and mentally impaired with immense passion and fulfillment. I seek to enrich the life of your loved one and ensure their well-being on a daily basis. I have experience caring for people with physical/mental disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, diabetes,...
Muriel can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Muriel has been the night time caregiver for my 87 year old father-in-law in our home for the last 7 months. Her pleasant nature, her professionalism, initiative, kindness and concern for our loved one has truly been a gift to us at a time when we were at a very...
Wendy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name's Corinne I have 10 +years of experience working with various ages. As a former Physical Therapist Assistant I've worked in Outpatient, hospitals, SNF and home health care. Experience with Alzheimer's and dementia. I can provide companionship to loved one. Assist with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing,...
Corinne can also help with: Dementia, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I hired Corraine to care for my mom with Dementia. She's sincere, compassionate
and goes above and beyond. Her interaction with my mom is purely genuine and I feel completely comfortable leaving my mom in her care. She goes the extra mile, as she will even carry...
Laura D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenell and I have recently graduated from Western Michigan University in Health Services. I have always had a passion for health, fitness and caring for others. I am a kind, welcoming and engaging individual who will go above and beyond for your little ones! I live a healthy and active lifestyle and have an...
Jenell can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenell was our full time (40 hrs/wk) nanny in Chicago. We cannot sing her praises enough as she is a delightful, conscientious, active and trustworthy caregiver. She helped us when our 18mo old was experiencing speech delays. She coached us through sleep regression...
Carolyn D.
Angela R.
Auburn Hills, MI
$11-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible, Patient And Fun Sitter- At Your Service!
5.0
(1)
I have 6 years of experience babysitting children between the ages of 0-13 years old. I've babysat for families with multiple children and pets, so I feel comfortable in a busy/challenging environment. I spent 3 years as a pre-k-12 grade reading/math tutor at a private learning center, and spent 3 years working with thousands of...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Angela is extremely patient and trustworthy. She is amazing with kids."
Cheryl R.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! Thank you for stopping by to take a look at my profile. I have been providing housekeeping services for over 25 years. My clients consist of families, business professionals, and residential/commercial contractors. I really enjoy what I do. This is not just a regular job for me, I dedicate myself in making my...
Mrija can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"We are so thrilled and grateful to have Mrija helping our family. She is not only a professional, thorough housekeeper, but also a good, kind and trustworthy person. I only wish we has found her sooner! Highly recommend"
Julia P.
Agnieszka D.
Rochester, MI
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Evening, Night, Weekend Professional Nanny Available, Babysitter
5.0
(26)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Agnieszka (Nikki for short).
A little about myself, I came here to the United States from Poland 11 years ago as an au pair where I lived with a family and took care of their children (then ages 1 and 3 years old). I cared for them for 4 years going to school in the evenings working on my BBA degree. During...
Agnieszka can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot recommend Nikki enough. She is an expert when it comes to sleep for children. She helped me get my 7 week old to sleep through the night and take naps with no issue. She gave me the confidence and support I needed to make the changes my baby and my family...
Rodayna S.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Emilia and I am finishing up my senior year at Villanova University where I am studying psychology! I have 8 years of experience with children, ages 0-16, with additional experience through doing service at a center with young children. I can help with travel and errands and, of course, housework! I have worked...
Emilia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emilia responds to messages quickly and is always on time. She has a fantastic personality and is always engaged with the kids!"
Alison F.
5.0
(2)
Reliable, caring certified nursing assistant with 10+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. Work well with bedridden, physically challenged, and memory-impaired residents. Friendly and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Discreet and confidential in all dealings with...
Santeisha can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Everything about this young lady were professional and she's so sweet and patient."
Joann B.
Carissa H.
Waterford, MI
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor Available -Math, SAT/ACT, Reading/Phonics - Trained In Dyslexia/ADD/Learning Disabilities
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Seven years of experience with SAT/ACT prep classes, as well as experience with the Redesigned SAT that is currently being used. I had taught these classes for a tutoring company for years with great success. My clients have reported making the gains that they hoped for and several have gone on to attend Michigan State...
5.0
"Carissa has changed the course of my son's life. My son was diagnosed with dyslexia at 6 years old and at that time could not read words he had not memorized. We enrolled him in a program at Brain Spring, but between the long drive and the disappointing progress,...
Amy D.
I have provided occasional in home dog sitting services since 2003, when I travelled from Michigan to spend a month in Bothell, Washington, with a male Husky that needed twice-daily trail hikes while his owner was out of the country.
Since then, I've provided several families with comfort and peace of mind when they need to be...
Sheila can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Margareta I.
Waterford, MI
$29-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
My experience caring for special needs began 2016 when my sister sustained a brain injury from a motor vehicle accident. For the past couple years, she has required 24 hours around the clock care-provided by me and 2 other full-time care givers. Caring for her and learning about numerological injuries over the past few years has...
Provide one on one behavioral therapy for children with Autism between the ages of 2-16, teach communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, and play skills through ABA principles, and implement behavior plans and documented data accurately.
Maria C.
Rochester, MI
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Maria, I am 21 years old. I am currently an undergraduate at Macomb Community College, in the nursing field. I work part-time as a Physical Therapy Technician at Orthopedic Spine and Sports Therapy and part time as a server at RJ's Pub in Rochester Hills.
I have past experience volunteering and working with children...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Hanah K.
West Bloomfield, MI
$19-31/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Eli. I'm 24 And Have 2 Fur Babies Of My Own. I Would Love To Spend Time With Your Fur Babies
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with animals because I love their inherent goofy nature. It's always incredibly satisfying to realize when you have gained an animals trust and they show all side of their personality not just what they show when meeting new people.
I'm looking for a job that lets me interact with a multitude of animals. I am...
Hanah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet transportation
Hello, fellow pet owners! My name is Tanya, and I'm here to offer a loving, attentive pet sitting service for your cherished companions. I've had the pleasure of sharing my home with an array of dogs over the years, and currently, I'm a proud cat parent.
I believe every pet has its own personality and needs, which is why I'm...
Tanya can also help with: Pet sitting
I'm very familiar with cleaning. I clean my house everyday and I've done some cleaning for previous families that I also was a nanny for, that also wanted that service done and I was paid accordingly.
Linsey can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
Jillian P.
Waterford, MI
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, knowledgeable
I like caring for seniors because it's what I've done my entire career!
I'm looking for a job that will allow me the flexibility to care for my daughter while still using my degree as a PTA
I started caring for seniors when I Graduated College in 2009 and began...
Jillian can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Pontiac, MI
Nana G.
5.0
Nana was the primary companion caregiver for the last 4 and half years of our father's life. We couldn't have asked for a more dignified and dedicated caregiver. Nana is respectable, task-oriented, organized and punctual. We would recommend him any day!
- Thelma A.
Melissa H.
5.0
Melissa was super helpful with care for our father on hospice. She was our eyes and ears on him and his care at the assisted living when we couldn't be there. She got him up and helped him with personal care that he was unable to do for himself. She was a companion in the morning and also...
- Bonnie D.
Teanna S.
5.0
Teanna came to help us for 3 days while our usual nanny was on her honeymoon. We now call Teanna "Super Nanny" at our house. It really doesn't get any better. Teanna was a good communicator, punctual, super friendly, and most importantly...she connected with all 3 of our kids who have wide age gaps....
- Jennifer M.
Muriel A.
5.0
Muriel has been the night time caregiver for my 87 year old father-in-law in our home for the last 7 months. Her pleasant nature, her professionalism, initiative, kindness and concern for our loved one has truly been a gift to us at a time when we were at a very low point in caring for an elderly...
- Wendy H.
Corinne S.
5.0
I hired Corraine to care for my mom with Dementia. She's sincere, compassionate
and goes above and beyond. Her interaction with my mom is purely genuine and I feel completely comfortable leaving my mom in her care. She goes the extra mile, as she will even carry in groceries for my stepdad. We are...
- Laura D.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Pontiac, MI
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Pontiac, MI?
To find a therapy dog near you in Pontiac, MI, 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 Pontiac, MI?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Pontiac, MI is $17.33 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 Pontiac, MI?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Pontiac, MI. 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 Pontiac, MI receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Pontiac, MI, 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 Pontiac, MI help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Pontiac, MI, 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.