Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Vista, CA
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Find therapy dogs in Vista, CA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Vista, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Vista, CA
Celena || Passionate Care Taker of Homes & Healing Spaces, Certified Folk Herbalist + Earth Educator, Highly Knowledgeable about Eating to Heal & Thrive, Loves Organizing & Decluttering | Only use Natural & Non-Toxic Cleaning Solutions
SERVICE: Shopping, Running Local Errands, Light Cleaning & Tidying Up, Event Planning,...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a companion and caregiver for the last 20 years off and on. I help seniors stay in their homes. I'm a great help with companionship, cooking, physical assistance, doctor appointments and daily independent living needs. I have one 30yr old son with special needs I raised and now he's in a local group home. I cook,...
Ronda can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Ronda has take care of my wife a couple of times and has done a great job. This included transfers, cooking meals and companionship."
Lars M.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi potential families! My name is GiGi and I am a preschool teacher studying to be a elementary teacher in the not to distant future. I use care. com to get a little extra money ( how else am I going to pay for classes) as well as meeting new families, making connections, and learning so I can add to my experiences as a...
Genesis can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Although I did not end up hiring Gigi and after speaking to her last family she worked for, I would 100% hire her in the future. It was a very tough decision to not hire her, but I know that she would have been reliable and dependable and a great fit for our...
Michelle P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
AVAILABILITY: - Monday- Sunday (All Day)
Education: -I have my Bachelor's Degree in Human Development: Health Services, from Cal State San Marcos.
-I also have my Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Orange Coast College.
-I have my ECE SITE SUPERVISOR Teacher Certification.
Work Experience: I currently work as a TK...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Jasmine for a couple weeks. She was awesome and very supportive for a first time mom. She would send me updates and pictures well she was with my little one. We would for sure hire her again! "
Jamie R.
Celena D.
Vista, CA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Eco-Friendly, Trustworthy Home Manager And Healthy Food Prep For Hire
Celena || Passionate Care Taker of Family Homes, Certified Herbalist + Earth Educator, Loves Organizing!
SERVICE: Shopping, Planning, Personal Assisting, Animal Care & Cleaning + Tending to Home
If you are looking for more support with running your home, I'm here to help!
LOOKING FOR EITHER: One Family to help 12hrs/3-4...
Celena can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, dusting, pet waste cleanup, general room cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
Angelica C.
Vista, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With two years of experience, I have a proven ability to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children of all ages.
I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual who loves to play games, read...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Olga C.
Vista, CA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Olga I have more than 15 years experience and house cleaning
I love my job I'm very responsible person available for Rental home as well. I have very good references
I'd describe my personality as I'm very nice person Responsible and honest
I like caring for homes because I like to caring homes cause l...
Olga can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
Hi there! My name is Julia, I am a career nanny/household manager and I am looking to expand my services to cleaning and organizing. I have 8 years of experience as a professional nanny and household manager, and a large portion of my job duties includes cleaning, organizing, and ensuring the household runs efficiently and...
Julia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
Cindy M.
Vista, CA
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Im here to help maintain a level of cleanliness around your home.
My services:
*vacumming and mopping floors
*clean bathrooms- toilet, bath, mirror, sink, etc
*wiping down work surfaces
*clean kitchen - wiping surfaces, outside of appliances- taking out trash
* dust and wipe down around living room and dining room
* removing...
Cindy can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
I'm an experienced ER nurse with six years of dedicated service, which includes working with the pediatric population. I hold certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, ensuring I can provide the highest level of care in any situation.
In addition to my nursing background, I bring over 11 years of valuable nannying experience to...
Shermina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have a strong passion for caring for dogs, which has led me to offer dedicated dog-sitting services. With experience in managing various breeds and temperaments, I ensure that each dog's needs are met with personalized attention and care. My approach includes maintaining their routine, providing exercise, and offering...
Jalyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I've been dog sitting for a few years and have two wonderful dogs myself: a poodle mix and a Chihuahua Papillon mix. They are super nice and well-behaved, which has given me great experience in handling different dog breeds. I'm available to dog sit Monday through Friday, offering services such as walking, feeding, and providing...
Amber can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hello! My name is Cristal I am 24 years old. I have worked for 2 military families in the arrow wood community (Oceanside). Both families were children ages 7 & 4. I took a child care class in high school ages from newborns - toddlers. I have done community service at bobier elementary school in vista for an after school program...
Cristal can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Cristal J.
Vista, CA
$17-20/hr
Hello there!
My name is Cristal and I am 20 years old. I am a high school graduate, currently a student at Palomar college. I have been baby sitting outside of home for other families since the age 16. I took a child care class in high school that I enjoyed very much there was newborns and toddlers. I have nephews and nieces...
Cristal J.
Vista, CA
$20-25/hr
Hello there!
My name is Cristal and I am 20 years old. I am a high school graduate, currently a student at Palomar college. I have been baby sitting outside of home for other families since the age 16. I took a child care class in high school that I enjoyed very much there was newborns and toddlers. I have nephews and nieces...
Stephanie K.
Vista, CA
$23-27/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a very caring mother. I have a special connection to the elderly and always have. My favorite, most rewarding job was caring for an older gentleman when I lived in Sacramento.
I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, thorough.
I like caring for seniors because I actually care and treat all as if they were my...
Stephanie can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there. My name is Carol and I have over 20 years of experience in handling animals. My services are: Boarding -Pet Hotel/Pet day care/ensure pets are given requisite amount of exercise and play time. -In-home pet care -Dog walks and hikes -Sitting and overnight stays -Elderly and Special needs pets -Pet transportation....
Carolina can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, dog training, pet transportation, pet walking & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Carolina takes great care of dogs, and I feel very confident when I have to leave my dog Zak with her. He loves to stay and play there!"
Juliana P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional caregiver with over 19 years of experience working with children, adults, and seniors with disabilities and or chronic medical conditions. I am seeking for a full or part time in-home position. Available for daytime or overnight hours.
Services provided
Day to day assistance with medical care
Meal...
Rosa can also help with: Visiting nurse, visiting physician, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Rosa has done a great job taking care of my mother for the last year. She is very reliable, kind, flexible, and provides great care. We really appreciate her."
Sandra C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a full-time nanny for a 3-year-old boy and 10-month-old girl. I have been babysitting all ages for over 10 years and have been a nanny to 19 kids ages 4 months to 15 years old. I have experience in sleep training, potty training, preschool supplements, teaching to read, homework help, and am excited to be a part of...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla goes above and beyond when it comes to caring for your family. She takes great initiative while being respectful of parenting style and preferences. She was a huge help in potty training my oldest. Knowing that we planned to enroll him into a Montessori...
Victoria D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been a childcare provider since 2010 and a mother since 2018. I majored in child development in college. I am passionate about working with kids on the spectrum, practicing ABA therapy, and fostering child-directed learning. I also worked with infants and toddlers in a Montessori school setting. I have been a nanny...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I know Christina to be very professional intelligent and easy to work with. We worked on a few projects together and she was a pleasure to work with. She completed all tasks to our highest satisfaction.
I can highly recommend her. "
christina Z.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Vista, CA
Ronda U.
5.0
We hired Ronda to take care of our father who has Parkinson's and she's the best care taker we've ever had. She's truly changed my Dad's life for the better and has become part of our family. She's also an amazing chef and we've enjoyed her cooking! I'd recommend her for senior care and also as a...
- Haley M.
Genesis F.
5.0
Although I did not end up hiring Gigi and after speaking to her last family she worked for, I would 100% hire her in the future. It was a very tough decision to not hire her, but I know that she would have been reliable and dependable and a great fit for our family. Maybe in the future our paths...
- Michelle P.
Jasmine M.
5.0
We had the pleasure of working with Jasmine for a couple weeks. She was awesome and very supportive for a first time mom. She would send me updates and pictures well she was with my little one. We would for sure hire her again!
- Jamie R.
Carolina G.
5.0
Carolina takes great care of dogs, and I feel very confident when I have to leave my dog Zak with her. He loves to stay and play there!
- Juliana P.
Rosa P.
5.0
Rosa has done a great job taking care of my mother for the last year. She is very reliable, kind, flexible, and provides great care. We really appreciate her.
- Sandra C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Vista, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Vista, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Vista, CA, 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 Vista, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Vista, CA is $22.00 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 Vista, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Vista, CA. 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 Vista, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Vista, CA, 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 Vista, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Vista, CA, 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 Vista, CA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Vista, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.