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 November 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Pontiac, MI
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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: Light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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.
Angela R.
Auburn Hills, MI
$10-15/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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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: Carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Absolutely love Mrija's housekeeping! My place has never looked better after her cleaning magic. She's super trustworthy too—had no worries leaving her alone in my home. And can I just say, my kids and pets adore her! It's like she has a special knack for making...
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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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 freshman year at Villanova University where I am studying biology! I have 7 years of experience with young children, with additional experience through doing service at a center with young kids. I can help with travel and errands and, of course, housework! I have worked with...
Emilia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very responsible and my kids have the best time with her. They always want her to be the babysitter."
Julie G.
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: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Santeisha has a great personality kind and caring. By far the best person we have had the pleasure to work with off care.com I would definitely recommend."
Will M.
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.
Dog walking, babysitting, house sitting services available! Please reach out for all fluffy friend inquiries
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
Marleina W.
Troy, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Caring, Well Mannered Individual Who Loves Children And Animals!
I have many years of experience working with children in a school setting, babysitting, and ABA therapy. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have been pet sitting for years and I love children and animals and would be glad to speak more about myself with you!
Marleina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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.
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...
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
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 sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine
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: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning
After my mother was in a terrible accident, I had to quit my job and take care of her during her rehab years and I saw the great need there is for people that can provide this service. How much time and care goes into it. I am blessed to have been able to that for my own mother and I know people would appreciate having a loving,...
Guadalupe can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Brianna G.
Rochester, MI
$15-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I moved to the west side of Michigan 4 years ago and have worked in assisted living since. Throughout the 4 years of experience I was able to work with dimentia residents, residents that were going through therapy, and residents that were in their last stages of life. I am very comfortable working in this field and hope I can...
Brianna can also help with: Dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Marleina W.
Troy, MI
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Well Mannered, Caring Individual Who Loves Children And Animals!
I have many years of experience working with children in a school setting, babysitting, and ABA therapy. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have been pet sitting for years and I love children and animals and would be glad to speak more about myself with you!
Marleina can also help with: Craft assistance
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Pontiac, MI
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.
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.
Angela R.
5.0
Angela is extremely patient and trustworthy. She is amazing with kids.
- Cheryl R.
Mrija N.
5.0
We hit the jackpot with Mrija! She's a cleaning wizard who works magic in our home. Always punctual, incredibly reliable, and just an all-around lovely addition to our family.
- Care member
Agnieszka D.
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 so desperately needed. Thank you!
- Rodayna S.
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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 $17.58 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.