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Therapy dogs in Waconia, MN
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog walking and sitting in your home.
I understand how difficult it can be walking your dog when you are at work all day.
I love animals!
At this time I have a cat and two birds, but would like the opportunity to be around dogs.
I had a Keeshond for 13 years when I was younger. Unfortunately, he died.
I was living in...
Donna can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration...
Jerry S.
Patricia S.
Minnetonka, MN
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Professional: Nurturing Infants, Potty Training, And Beyond!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With 20 years of childcare expertise, I specialize in infants, potty training, and disciplined yet rewarding care.
My calm demeanor ensures a stress-free environment.
I help with house chores; dishes, kitchen cleanup, laundry, and toy organization.
I've managed 5 kids full-time and am comfortable with up to 8.
I strive to make...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It’s hard to put into words the impact Trish has made on our family. She started with us when our youngest was three months old and over two years later we are just as happy as day one.
On top of taking incredible care of our children, she coaches my husband and I...
Margot M.
Jessi W.
Minnetonka, MN
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Cat-lover With Years Of Experience Available To Provide Loving Care When You Can't Be There
5.0
(1)
Hello! Cat-lover here :) Over the last several years my family and I have fostered more than 40 kittens and cats through a local rescue. We fell in love with each and every one of them, and worked hard to find them the perfect homes. A special foster duo became our forever cats a few years back and we have been spoiling them...
Jessi can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
In 2008, I left corporate office work to pursue my love of teaching children to become a nanny. I eagerly devoured books and online courses on child development, early childhood education, parenting skills and creative activities. To a genuine love of children, I bring talents for teaching and creative arts. I am devoted to the...
Coralee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"This review is a follow up to my wife's review below (L. H). Coralee has been with our family since our daughter was 3 months old. As mentioned below, she was with our family full-time from 5/14-8/17. Our family was lucky enough to keep her as our nanny one day...
Bill H.
Janet H.
Hopkins, MN
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with children and I have a lot of experience working with children in a variety of settings. My experience includes being a sitter/nanny as well as, a classroom teacher. Currently I am a substitute teacher in Minneapolis and will finish for the year on June 11. I have experience working with children with special...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janet has a special way with children and pets. They always feel comfortable and at ease with her. She is dependable, responsible and a lot of fun. She house sat for me for weeks at a time for my dogs, cats, plants, etc. and everything was ship shape upon our...
Karen H.
Doreen B.
Chanhassen, MN
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
House cleaning/laundry is my passion. I am very detail oriented. I have provided cleaning/laundry services for the past five years for a family in Orono and for a family in Eden Prairie along with several families in the Chanhassen area. I've cleaned garages, boats, raked leaves, watched pets/houses, polished silver, cleaned...
Doreen can also help with: Basement cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Doreen came and helped my mother and I with hosting a sit down dinner for 26 on Christmas Eve. She was right on time, was professionally dressed and was such a pleasure to work with. She worked tirelessly for 7 hours. She helped us set up for guests to arrive,...
Jessica S.
Debra B.
Hopkins, MN
$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I started taking care of people at the age 18, I have been doing this my hole life. This is what I was put on this earth to do. I love hearing the story of their lives, meeting family. their pets. I don't mine cooking and cleaning,...
Debra can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I don't have adequate words to express my gratitude and love for Debbie. She is by far the most intuitive and capable caregiver and without her help, support, wisdom, humor and friendship I don't know how I would have coped with my mother's last couple years. She...
Caprice B.
John R.
Chanhassen, MN
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Rehabilitation Case Manager & Home Care Comfort Concierge
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of clinical care experience in psych nursing, brain injury rehab therapies, case and group home management, and was a certified Assistive Technology Professional for 16 years, specializing in rehabilitation engineering design of custom adaptive equipment, including specialty wheelchair systems.
I love to...
John can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"I hired John for transportation to and from outpatient surgery. He was prompt, professional and courteous - an all around nice guy!
I would definitely hire John again."
Laura G.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sue. I have always loved helping people, that's why I chose to become a PCA. This is my fifth year. I am vaccinated and boosted. I took care of my mom when she was battling cancer. The cancer unfortunately won. I have worked with people with Muscular Dystrophy, dementia or just need help in their daily routine. I...
Susan can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sue is Fantastic. she is prompt, outgoing, goes the extra mile, strong, willing to do whatever needs to be done for me. I cannot say enough good things about this woman. She has excellent references and now I am one of them.Thank you Sue!!"
Caryn A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cynthia M. I'm a trustworthy, respectful, love cleaning and making my clients happy with the work I provide.
Bringing exceptional cleaning skills, great attention to detail, de-clutter expert (KonMari Method) and excellent in organization.
I'm customer service oriented house cleaner who tailors my cleaning...
Cynthia can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization
5.0
"Cynthia is fantastic! She is punctual, thorough, and has excellent attention to detail! I am very pleased with the quality cleaning results she provides. I highly recommend Cynthia to anyone looking for a dependable and responsive individual! "
Amy S.
Bernice N.
Minneapolis, MN
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Like Staying With Kids At All Times Because They Are Fun
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Name Is Bernice but I prefer to be called "Bernice"I'm Very Passionate to service people, I respect and I love the kind of work I can do senior care
Bernice can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Bernice, she is kind, dependable and good hearted. She can work independently and as a team member."
Ronald N.
Alison O.
Hopkins, MN
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a graduate student at UND in occupational therapy. I grew up with dogs and cats. I have experience dog sitting here in Grand Forks for families. I love animals and would love to help you out!
Alison can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
I graduated from the university of Minnesota, Twin Cities's campus with a BS in family and social sciences. From there, I spent many years working in a occupational and speech therapy clinic for children and adults with special needs. Our focus was on sensory processing disorder, and I have a vast array of experience when it...
Hi, I am Charlie. I have had five dogs now, and trained two for therapy and hospice care, and to do dog sitting. I have had many happy customers since starting a few months ago. I am newly divorced after 30 years. I do flowers, and work at a liquor store PT as well.
I live in Mound and have a fenced yard. My dog Jackson, a...
Charlene can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
About Me:
I love dogs and have been dog sitting for a couple of years with a passion for their care and well-being.
Experience:
I have experience with various breeds and sizes, providing both short-term and long-term care.
Services:
I offer feeding, walking, playtime, and medication administration as needed.
Qualities:
Reliable,...
Kaisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Abigail H.
Minneapolis, MN
$17-22/hr
Talented Organizer/House Maintainer New To Professional Experience
Hi there!
My name is Abigail and I am in my doctorate level program looking for a part-time job that fits my skill set and is less demanding than providing therapy services.
I have always been known for my knack to make and maintain organization, clean areas of the house as I move past them, and enjoy deep restorative...
Abigail can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Anna B.
Hopkins, MN
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, pet lovers! I'm Anna, and I'm thrilled to offer my extensive pet care experience through Care. com. My love for animals has been a lifelong passion, and I take pride in ensuring their well-being and happiness. I've had the privilege of caring for a variety of furry, feathered, and scaly friends over the past six years....
Anna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! My name is Rosie, I am a reliable, fun, and active person with a love for kids and helping others. For several years, I worked as a camp counselor and supervisor for a kid's summer camp. Safety is one of my priorities when watching kids and teenagers. Beyond this experience, I grew up babysitting for my younger sisters,...
Rosie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sara S.
Minnetonka, MN
$50/hr • 3 yrs exp
RN Looking To Continue My Career Providing Home Health Care Services
Hello! I am a registered nurse with 2 years of home health care experience. I am looking to start my own home healthcare practice and would love to discuss the needs of your loved ones and keep them healthy, safe, and happily at home as long as possible.
Sara can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
John O.
Chanhassen, MN
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional housekeeper. I am able to perform all house cleaning services. If it's not clean I am not satisfied. I have a strong emphasis on quality results to meet my commitments and your expectations. My reputation is known for putting my clients at ease, by communicating with each client about their particular needs...
John can also help with: Carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Waconia, MN
Donna H.
5.0
I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration of my out of town trips has ranged...
- Jerry S.
Patricia S.
5.0
It’s hard to put into words the impact Trish has made on our family. She started with us when our youngest was three months old and over two years later we are just as happy as day one.
On top of taking incredible care of our children, she coaches my husband and I on child behavior, developmental...
- Margot M.
Coralee W.
5.0
Corrie instantly connected with our preschool aged son. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Corrie and I appreciated how she worked learning into every aspect of her care. She turned a walk into an engaging and age appropriate nature lesson and made a point to talk the different foods my son...
- Amy B.
Janet H.
5.0
Janet has a special way with children and pets. They always feel comfortable and at ease with her. She is dependable, responsible and a lot of fun. She house sat for me for weeks at a time for my dogs, cats, plants, etc. and everything was ship shape upon our return. She is our favorite house...
- Karen H.
Doreen B.
5.0
Doreen came and helped my mother and I with hosting a sit down dinner for 26 on Christmas Eve. She was right on time, was professionally dressed and was such a pleasure to work with. She worked tirelessly for 7 hours. She helped us set up for guests to arrive, assisted us in serving each course and...
- Jessica S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Waconia, MN
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Waconia, MN?
To find a therapy dog near you in Waconia, MN, 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 Waconia, MN?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Waconia, MN is $25.00 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 Waconia, MN?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Waconia, MN. 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 Waconia, MN receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Waconia, MN, 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 Waconia, MN help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Waconia, MN, 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.