Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Portland, OR
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Find therapy dogs in Portland, OR that you’ll love
344 therapy dogs are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Portland, OR
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: Live-in home care, hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
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: Hospice services, visiting nurse, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
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: Respite care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance
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, administration of medicine, pet walking
Livi M.
Portland, OR
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello- I'm Livi (they/them). I am a PSU student working towards my B. S in Psychology and a pre-Pediatric Occupational Therapy degree. I currently work as sub-director and preschool teacher, and have experience working with all preschool age groups from infant to 5 years of age. I have worked in child care and early childhood...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a Massage Therapy student with a love of plants, food, books, good conversation and play! I love spending time with children because it encourages presence, curiosity and wonder. I believe in leading by example with positivity, acceptance, and respect for being who we are! I excel in setting firm, loving boundaries...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
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:
CPR
First Aid
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 sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hello, I am a student working toward a B. S in Psychology and pre- Occupational Therapy from PSU. I have experience working with middle school age children in after school programs. I have watched families for over 10 years and I would love to continue caring for families. I have worked in early childhood education for six years...
Livi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Hired by 5 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: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, pet transportation
I was a peer tutor in high school for a couple of years and have the training to become a behavior technician. I have knowledge of ABA therapy and how to work with special needs children. I am extremely passionate about children with special needs. I believe that they are some of the most talented and amazing children. I often...
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...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a professional (mostly vegan) chef, caregiver and dog mom with an additional 8 years of nanny and babysitting experience. I am a very patient, inclusive and calm person that enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking, music, arts/crafts and reading; and actively emphasize on bringing those activities into my childcare work....
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Allison T.
Portland, OR
$24-32/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Allie and I love playing outside! I worked in Wilderness Therapy for about 5 1/2 years and worked as at a summer camp in Wisconsin for 6 summers. I am currently pursuing my Masters of Social Work at PSU and looking for part time work with some kiddos. I already work with a family Monday-Thursday, so I am looking for...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so glad to have met Allie! She's great with my kids, prompt, and professional. Highly recommend. "
Care member
I am a friendly, playful, and patient individual who loves learning from the children I support. Working with a wide variety of ages has cemented my nurturing and caregiving skills and allows me a great wealth of knowledge to pull from. I have worked in camps, family homes, direct support facilities, and nonprofit organizations....
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am 19 years old and have been caring for the pets of family, friends, and more since I can remember but have been paid to do so more recently. 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,...
Ella can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
As a caregiver for both kids and pets, I've offered housekeeping as an add-on service. I'm organized, tidy, and enjoy helping people make their spaces look beautiful! I do not offer deep cleaning services.
Molly can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning
Breanna N.
Portland, OR
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Brea, and I have extensive experience in housekeeping and cleaning services. With two years of experience in environmental services and a decade in early childhood settings, I have honed my skills in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments. I have cleaned classrooms, childcare centers, houses, and...
Breanna can also help with: Window washing, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
CPR Certf/Physical Therapy Assistant/Outpatient and experienced and educated with elderly and adolescent care.
I've always been a caregiver for younger adolescents, and taught at a preschool until I continued my pathway through healthcare. With Hospital and Physical Therapist Assistant experience, as well as helping out the...
Zenobia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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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 $21.94 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 143 reviews of the 344 listed therapy dogs.