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
Hailey W.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Hailey! I am 18 and a college student, and I am majoring in child psychology. I have around 2 years of experience working with kids who have autism and down syndrome, and I have six years of experience babysitting and nannying. Just recently I worked for a family with a 4-year-old kid who has down syndrome. I...
Hannah G.
Portland, OR
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently not offering childcare services.
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have worked with youth in some capacity for over 10 years now. I have worked as a nanny, at summer camps, preschools, and have lived with tweens at home for the past few years. I currently teach kiddos horse riding lessons, and work at a therapy center for kids in the foster system.
I love engaging with kids and the ways...
Dallas can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Tanisha A.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Tanisha. I currently own and operate my own Property Preservation and REO company that service most of Oregon and surrounding areas . We have been open for 3 years now. With my company I complete Ready to sell/ Rent and occupied services such as trash out, small home repairs, and full interior housecleaning...
Tanisha can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
I have always loved animals and have been around them majority of my life. I grew up with a friend who lived on a farm and I learned how to interact and care for animals early on. I have owned 2 cats myself and have been the primary caretaker for them. I have had to administer medicine to one of my cats and am more than willing...
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Christa G.
Portland, OR
$16-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello all! I have experience-well pretty much my whole life taking care of a variety of different animals. I have many stories growing up around farms and sometimes in them. I've cared for (to name a few) dogs, cats, birds; reptiles, amphibians, farm animals, and many more. I have always loved animals! I am open to basic...
Christa can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
I have over 27 years experience in community-based care work, working with seniors and people with diverse abilities of all ages (I/DD). I have been both a professional hospice caregiver and a hospice volunteer, offering Reiki (energy healing) services and vigil services to those at the end of life.
In 2012, I earned my...
Troi can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Hello, I'm Cheryl, I have been working with children aged new born to 12 for 15 years. I have been a career nanny for the last few years. I am also a Personal support worker (PSW) for children and adults with disabilities. I spent 6 years working with pre-schoolers in a special needs school. I have qualifications in positive...
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
My experience is life experience. I've owned homes and hired people to help me when I was a busy mom and professional so running errands, household maintenance, supervising service providers, and house sitting is second nature to me. I'm semi retired and have time to help. I love to be of service and I'm responsible, reliable,...
Kelsey B.
Portland, OR
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I have worked with children since I was in high school in which I babysat often. After College I have had a variety of work experiences with children of all ages. I worked at a residential treatment center for Children ages 7-12 for two years. I worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for teens at a drug and alcohol day...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years experience as a nanny, 4 years experience with acute senior caregiving. Comfortable with all aspects of personal care, oxygen management and Rx maintenance. The autonomy and privacy of my clients is always a priority- well-versed in working with a diverse population. I enjoy cooking/meal prep and...
Frances can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a senior at the University of Portland! I offer childcare and household services.
I really love babysitting and have gotten my childcare experience from multiple places. I worked as a babysitter in high school and have been working professionally on another platform for the past four years! I also have four years of...
Mia R.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experience working as a professional custodian through my colleges residential services for multiple years.
Mia can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
I have professional house cleaning experience in Seattle and abroad in Iceland with a range of services from deep cleaning, to tidying and organization, to cleaning preparation and turn over for rental units. All cleaning services welcomed including laundry, floor cleaning, dishes, bedding, etc. I value making a home feel clean,...
Alicia can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning
Savannah S.
Portland, OR
$20-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there, excited to meet you! I have experience working with children as well as other populations in a caregiver role. I'm light-hearted, patient, and responsible. I have a curiosity for life which I find lends itself well to working with kids. I connect easily with kids and I've built a strong rapport with everyone I've...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kristina H.
Portland, OR
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient and empathetic 30-year-old who has extensive experience working with kids, mainly between the ages of 6 months- 7 years. I have worked in the infant room at a daycare, as a nanny for two young girls, as a distance-learning teacher, a camp volunteer, and as a Registered Behavioral Technician with youth diagnosed...
Kristina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Krissy is child-centered, patient, kind, and understanding of all of our families needs. Our boys rave about Krissy and all of the creative activities that they get to do with her."
Desiree C.
I am currently a doctoral student at Pacific University in their Physical Therapy program. I I am originally from Boise, Idaho but have lived all over the west coast and abroad. Previously I worked for a non-profit company called "The Young Americans" which provides educational workshops for K-12 students in music, dance, and...
Brianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Kambria! I am very passionate about children and families and have a variety of experience to offer. Some of my experience includes teaching English in Brazil, earning my bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Sciences (focus in child development) at OSU, and working as a skills trainer in an...
Kambria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Marlee R.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My journey exploring education and childcare began at Naropa University where I received my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. It was there that I began to learn about holistic approaches to education and childcare. This past year I spent working at a Waldorf inspired Nursery with children 20 months-3 years. Since...
Marlee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Growing up in a family business dedicated to cleaning, I have been immersed in the world of home care from a young age. My mother has successfully run her cleaning business for nearly 20 years, boasting an impressive client retention rate of over 15 years. This long-standing commitment to quality service has instilled in me the...
Wendy can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, window washing, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
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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.