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Find therapy dogs in Santa Barbara, CA that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in Santa Barbara, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years

Therapy dogs in Santa Barbara, CA

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Anaele M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$27/hr • 5 yrs exp

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Hi! I have extensive professional animal care experience. I can provide pet care during the day or overnight boarding in your home. I'm an experienced animal physical therapy assistant and prominent volunteer dog foster (and lover) who has rescued and fostered 51 death-row dogs from the West LA area. It is my goal to provide the...
Anaele can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, grooming, dog training, pet sitting, boarding & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Natalie S.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

UCSB Student With Childcare & Animal Care Experience

Hello! I am a senior at UCSB with a passion for working with children and animals. I have years of babysitting experience, caring for children ranging from 6 months to 12 years old. I'm energetic, active, and love creating fun and engaging activities for kids. Plus, I'm happy to help with homework, making use of my academic...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Holly M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny/Dog Sitter

I have extensive childcare experience with children newborn-4 years. I can provide excellent references. I love working with young infants and toddlers. I have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a B. A. in Psychology. I have studied child development and I'm passionate about positive growth. In my previous...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Heather B.


Santa Barbara, CA

$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I am happy to provide the best care for your furry friends! I've loved dogs my whole life and have had the joy of owning and caring for four of my own at one point, giving me plenty of hands-on experience with dogs of all personalities and needs. In addition to being a dedicated dog owner, I've also provided pet sitting services...
Heather can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Are you looking for a pet sitter that will prioritize your pet? You have come to the right place. Instead of boarding your dog along with 30+ other dogs, myself and my employee(s) would stay at your house where your pet feels the most comfortable and loved. My name is Maddy and I have been caring for animals for 12+ years. I...
Maddy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:

Bonded and insured

Hello my name is Ashley and I'm 25 years old. I'm from Santa Ynez and I love pets of all kinds. I have three cats and one puppy. I do dog boarding, walking, check ins, etc. Please and contact me if you're interested in my services thank you.
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Ashley V.


Santa Barbara, CA

$24-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Open (mostly) Availability

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a seasoned caregiver at 24 Hour Homecare with over two years of diverse behavioral-therapy experience & have been babysitting children from ages of 6 months old to 13 years of age through out my teenage and now adult years. With my knowledge of behavioral therapy & passion for helping others while continuing to...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley watched our twin 5-month-old boys in our hotel while we went to a wedding. She was on time. Easy and flexible to coordinate with. She was friendly and fun and easy to talk to as we talked through how we were hoping the evening would go. She was so great we...

Thomas D.

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Grace M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$24-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hello, my name is Grace! I am a young Interior Designer from Colorado, looking to offer part-time nanny or babysitting services! I have previously worked as a daycare assistant at an in-home daycare where I took care of up to 12 children ranging in age from 0 to 12 years. During my time there, I learned the basics of childcare...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Valeria P.


Santa Barbara, CA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

My name is Valeria, I am 19 years old and I am pursuing a career in radiology. I'm in my second year of college and have a vehicle of my own. At 16 I took care of my 5-year-old cousin. During this time I learned that taking care of children requires a lot of patience and understanding, as children are learning and exploring the...
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Johnathan R.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Caring for your fur babies is of the utmost importance. With over six years of professional pet care experience, I specialize in providing reliable, personalized care for pets of all types. From dog walking to administering medications, I excel at ensuring each pet's needs are met with care and precision. My attention to detail...
Johnathan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
My name is Lucianna, I'm 18 years old and I'll be pursue radiology. I'm also CPR certified and have a vehicle of my own. At 15, I took care of my 5-year-old cousin. During this time I learned that taking care of children requires a lot of patience and understanding, as children are learning and exploring the world around them....
Lucianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Erica V.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi - My name is Erica and I just graduated with an Associates in Allied Health, I am looking to become a nanny while I'm on the waiting list for the radiology program SBCC! I am offering child care and also will be able to help out with any other household services or errands. I have always love being a babysitter and have...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Paige W.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Paige, I'm a graduate from St Catherine's OTA program. My experience with children of all ages comes from 10+ years of babysitting/nannying, day care aide, and clinical work at Children's Hospital & True Friends (non profit pediatric therapy center). I am a gentle and naturally nurturing caretaker, I love...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Paige took amazing care of our two kids and we are so sad she is moving away. We hired her primarily to care for our younger son who was 6 months old at the time but she helped watch our 2.5 year old occasionally as well. Both kids adored Paige and looked forward...

Erin M.

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Melanie C.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a grad from the University of Pittsburgh for my Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. I am working in Santa Barbara on a travel contract. I recently cut back my hours to 4 days a week so I have some spare time! I am currently working in a pediatric clinic - I love working with children! I have childcare experience of 10+...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Melanie was wonderful with my son. She was very intentional during her time with him. He really enjoyed her and was always happy when she would arrive. I felt very comfortable with her being with him! I would recommend her!"

Kerri A.

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Paige W.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hi! I am Paige :) I am a college grad from St Catherine University with a degree in Occupational Therapy. I currently work at Fraser as an Intensive ABA Behavioral Health Tech for kids ages 2-7 with level 3 autism. My previous experience comes from 10+ years of child care (new borns-middle school) I have worked as a nanny...
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Carol T.


Santa Barbara, CA

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi I Look Forward T Hearing From You!

Hello. I am a native Santa Barbaran with experience taking care of children and certified medical assistant. I have gone through a training program for parent child interaction therapy and can work with easy going or difficult children. Outdoors or indoors care for your child would include close supervision, attention to detail,...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

CPR

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Hannah D.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

I worked at an elderly residence in Chico, CA, designed for those with Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Lewy Body, and Dementia. My position at this site was to be a "resident assistant", in which I performed several care tasks which included providing treatments, guidance with meals, toileting, showering, personal...
Hannah can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Elizabeth R.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Elizabeth Ready

Hello my name is Elizabeth I Maintained confidentiality of all patient information as per policies. I Participated in all staff meetings to maintain quality of services. Managed completion of daily notes for my individuals and prepared reports for client status and services as per quality processes. Also analyzed client...
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Andrea G.


Santa Barbara, CA

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

While I do have no experience working with special needs, I believe all children are special and I am more than willing to be trained in all services necessary
I've lived in Santa Barbara for 30+ years and have raised 2 children now in their 30s. I have a hairstylist business and have been in that career for 45 years . I look forward to adding caregiver to the services that I offer
Tamara can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Santa Barbara, CA

Ashley V.

5.0

Ashley watched our twin 5-month-old boys in our hotel while we went to a wedding. She was on time. Easy and flexible to coordinate with. She was friendly and fun and easy to talk to as we talked through how we were hoping the evening would go. She was so great we asked her to watch them again our...

- Thomas D.

Paige W.

5.0

Paige took amazing care of our two kids and we are so sad she is moving away. We hired her primarily to care for our younger son who was 6 months old at the time but she helped watch our 2.5 year old occasionally as well. Both kids adored Paige and looked forward to seeing her every morning. Paige...

- Erin M.

Melanie C.

5.0

Melanie was wonderful with my son. She was very intentional during her time with him. He really enjoyed her and was always happy when she would arrive. I felt very comfortable with her being with him! I would recommend her!

- Kerri A.

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Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Therapy Dogs in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.