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
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,...
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Kristina H.
Portland, OR
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Michaela E.
Portland, OR
$16-22/hr
Hi there! about me; I grew up in British Columbia, moved to Northern California for 10 years, and have called Portland my home now for 21 years.
If you're looking for someone to take good care of your pet(s), I can assure you that I am responsible, loving, reliable and trustworthy.
I currently have no pets in my home, but have...
Michaela can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
My name is Brian, and I'm a Special Education and Elementary Education Teacher (Dual Licensure) Candidate. I'm passionate about helping those challenged by adversity, especially children. I've spent the last year working as a Skills Trainer at Oak Grove Academy (day therapeutic treatment school) and the prior year working in a...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Arthur N.
Portland, OR
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am dedicated but not experienced as a housekeeper, and I like to provide efficient and comprehensive cleaning services. I like to learn as much as I can.
Arthur can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Paige! I'm a 23-year-old freelance social media manager looking to offer nannying and babysitting services on the side. I have about eight years of experience in both nannying and babysitting, as well as experience in pet sitting and light house cleaning.
I'm moving back to Portland soon and want to get a head...
Kennedy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Beth K.
Portland, OR
$22-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
general house cleaning services including laundry, dishes, bathroom deep clean, and organization. 2 years experience as janitor for George Fox University.
Beth can also help with: Window washing, organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Casey H.
Portland, OR
$36/hr • 5 yrs exp
Warm, Caring, Experienced, Housekeeper Excited To Assist You And Your Household Needs!
4.7
(15)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy helping others. Being able to assist families by providing a service which has an immediate impact on the living space is rewarding. It feels good to have a clean space. Often, when life gets busy our personal spaces are affected, clutter and disorganized spaces may present. Both affect our mood immediately. Housekeeping...
Casey can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Casey is exceptional!
We've been privileged to have her services for 7 months pre-covid and now again!
She is tenacious, incredibly detailed, hardworking, through, friendly, reliable and punctual.
Casey not only cleans our space, she also does landscaping and is...
Kathy R.
Peggy L.
Portland, OR
$24-32/hr • 1 yrs exp
Senior Service Is My Specialty As A Licensed Medicare Advisor.
I have spent the last four months doing after school care for grammar school kids and would like to translate my caregiving to helping seniors who need help. My profession is Medicare Education and sales and am a licensed independent agent who is looking to have my services expand to the often needed ones that I see in homes of...
Peggy can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning
Rachel L.
Portland, OR
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Pretty Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekends
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rachel and I will be a rising senior nursing student at the University of Portland! I have previous experience babysitting for families occasionally when they needed help as well as experience volunteering at the boys and girls club and helping to organize the day care camp. I also was a leadership intern at Camp...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Samana, I'm 23 years old and I have 5+ years of experience in babysitting.
I am a UH alumni, I graduated in fall of 2022 with a major in psychology and minor in sociology.
I am currently going to graduate school to obtain my masters in clinical psychology.
I can start immediately and have a very flexible schedule. I...
Samana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Since the 2010s, I have performed babysitting and child care services primarily for friends and family who know my responsibility, attention and commitment.
Jacquelynn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Elijah T.
Portland, OR
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Have a year of experience in helping others. Serve in community services and volunteer around the city. I'll do any job that is required and I am willing to try new things!
Elijah can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, hospice services
Organized, attentive and efficient! I have some experience cleaning houses with a professional house cleaning service in addition to my years of light housekeeping during my time as a nanny.
Eden can also help with: Window washing, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
I have more than a decades experience in house maintenance, having been a professional house painter, cleaner and child care worker.
Emma Lea can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, window washing, organization, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & 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 $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.