Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Portland, OR
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Find therapy dogs in Portland, OR that you’ll love
364 therapy dogs are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Portland, OR
I am 21 years old and have been caring for the pets of family, friends, and more since I can remember. My family has always had multiple dogs and I have experience taking care of others' dogs and cats but am open to learning to care for more animals or pets. I love animals very much, especially meeting new ones and developing...
Ella can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Isabel M.
Portland, OR
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over the past 10 years, I have worked in various childcare positions, such as live in nanny, wilderness therapy, preschool teacher, weekly babysitting, and after school pick up. Generally, I supervise children ranging from infancy to early teens, fostering a sense of independence, curiosity, and understanding of the world around...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for over 10 years and a full-time professional nanny, house manager, household assistant for over 5 years. I am currently in school to pursue a career in child and family therapy. Helping families is my absolute passion.
I am fully vaccinated and continuing to follow safe covid guidelines and protocols.
Jayne can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Isabella B.
Portland, OR
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! I have been a huge animal lover for as long as I can remember and have always lived with animals in the house. I have a cat, Sansa, who is the light of my life and my best friend, so I know how important it is to make sure your fur babies are in the best hands possible. I have also lived with and cared for dogs my...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Austen (she/her) and I am 30 years old. I have 10 years of experience in nannying and personal assisting. I have been through almost any situation imaginable-my experience cannot be replaced! I have nannied the age ranges of 6mos.-12yrs. I am more than open to all different types of families or jobs, and...
Austen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
I grew up with and around cats and dogs and learned from a very young age to embrace and honor the importance, beauty, value and power that a relationship with an animal can bring and mean. I currently have 2 young cats companions who I share life with and have had an amazing kitty for 17 years prior to that. I have been pet...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of nursing experience. I would love to help a senior stay independent in his/her home. I can provide household chores, shopping, medication management, personal care, companionship, and accompanying to appointments. I enjoy classic movies, working out, cooking, reading, and retail therapy! Look forward to...
Jessica can also help with: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
I have well over 5 years of experience with child care, from babies to teens.. I'm comfortable with it all! Recently just quit my job where I was providing therapy to teen boys so trust me I can do this! Ready to help and care for your little ones!
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Comfortable providing companion/supervision/transportation,
simple meal preparation. My degree is in music education and I have had 30+ years experience with private voice, piano, guitar and choral leadership. I'm also comfortable with special needs individuals of all ages. I've done extensive research on the benefits of music...
Michelle can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, respite care
Chelsi W.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I have several years of experience caring for animals, both professionally and personally. My background includes working with a variety of animals such as dogs, cats, birds, and small mammals. I worked for Monterey Bay Aquarium in sea otter husbandry for 5 years, but im sure no one has an otter for a pet. I've...
Grace F.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr
I am a recent college graduate with two associate's degrees in Sociology and Psychology major. I enjoy reading, writing, binge-watching tv shows and movies, and hiking. I also love animals, and I have three cats and two dogs of my own back home in Portland, Oregon. I also worked at Daycare during high school. I plan to apply to...
Grace can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance & more
I have over four years of experience being an excellent caregiver for people with mental disabilities and the elderly. I am a licensed massage therapist who utilizes my knowledge of nutrition, physical therapy, yoga, psychology and massage in my caregiving career. I help my clients find purpose in their life by encouraging fun...
I was a pet parent for 16 years. As a result, I know what it's like to love and be responsible for a furry child and to tune into their unique needs, paying loving attention to their body language and cues to keep them happy, healthy and safe.
In early 2018, I expanded these skills to caring for other people's animals when I...
Erin can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine
Stephanie H.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm 29 years old and I have been helping care for children for about half my life. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and engaging.
I started working with kids when I was in middle school babysitting younger kids in the neighborhood as well as my little cousin. In high school I helped with vacation...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Aloha! :)
I have a lot of experience, and passion for, taking care of animals.
I've grown up around dogs, cats, rabbits, and chickens, and have also spent some time around horses, goats, sheep, cows, llamas, fish, reptiles, and birds.
For dogs in particular, I have a page on a site with many references/reviews for my...
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Anna has a genuine care for animals. We have used her services many times while on vacation. She always goes out of her way to make sure that our pets are happy, safe and comfortable. She does a great job in following our specific directions and giving us...
Shannon M.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Skilled, dependable Senior Care Provider with nine years experience. Friendly, reliable with current medical background as an Acupuncturist. I am dependable, relatable & enjoy the humor of life. I provide safety and security to those who may feel vulnerable and alone. I enjoy cooking and providing laughter/companionship to those...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Patient, efficient, proactive listener and problem-solver
1 year professional experience (Caregivers NW)
5 years personal experience (grandma)
Services include but are not limited to:
- Companionship
- Mobility assistance
- Transportation
- Errands/Shopping
- Cleaning (supplies not provided)
- Meal preparation & feeding
-...
Tyler can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Hello!
My name is Elizabeth and I love caring for animals. I think that animals love us in ways that are so healing and it's an honor to care for them in return. I have many years of experience pet sitting and housesitting. I have experience with very young animals, older animals, and animals with health complications as well. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Some years ago I found myself at wit's end with my newly acquired 5-month-old puppy. Completely defeated, in desperation I called the top dog trainer in Portland at the time and that man trained me. That crazy puppy went on to become my most incredible task trained Service Dog. I since then acquired another puppy, a Belgian...
Ashlee can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Ashlee is very proactive in responding to booking request and gives Blaze a great walk each time"
Care member
Speak, write and read fluent Spanish (castellano). Learned spanish with my father, that was from Ecuador (son of Spaniards) and a Professor of Economics at University. I lived in Ecuador for 4 years to learn the language and traveled extensively in South America to learn the culture and perfect my Spanish, which I've used in my...
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Portland, OR
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Portland, OR?
To find a therapy dog near you in Portland, OR, 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 Portland, OR?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Portland, OR is $22.22 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 Portland, OR?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Portland, OR. 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 Portland, OR receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Portland, OR, 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 Portland, OR help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Portland, OR, 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 Portland, OR therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Portland, OR are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 169 reviews of the 364 listed therapy dogs.