Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Westchester, IL
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Find therapy dogs in Westchester, IL that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Westchester, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Westchester, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi :) my name is Ameena . I've been a stay at home mom since 2015, and I proudly had 4 kids within these 7 years . Two amazing girls and two beautiful boys . Before that, I was in customer service but now I feel that I have become an expert in child care . I nursed all 4 of my kids and it was the happiest years of my life . I...
Ameena can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ameena was kind, patient, and fun with my 6 year old. Communication was great between us and the review from my little guy was “she’s the best.”"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare has been my entire life & I couldn't imagine a better job!
I grew up in my mother's home day care environment. As I grew up, I took on more and more responsibilities in the daycare until I eventually became, essentially, her assistant. I also volunteered at a local church, watching young children during Sunday...
Jesse can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked."
David D.
Joanna S.
Chicago, IL
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
High End - House Manager/family Assistant/executive Housekeeper, Family Assistant Available.
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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 14 years of House management
, family assistant experience. I've worked in high end homes/estates as house manager; family assistant, nanny, personal stylist, executive housekeeper and chef.
I was in-charge of general up keep and cleanliness of large estate residences between 4, 000 sq. ft. - 28, 000 sq. ft. I did weekly...
Joanna can also help with: Dusting, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Good help is not hard to find if you hire Joanna and her awesome team. Not only is she a wonderful and lovely person with a good heart she is a very knowledgeable, professional, hardworking and focused person with an extremely strong work ethic. It is an absolute...
Linda K.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a housekeeper for 10 years and am therefore very experienced in common household duties such as cleaning, laundry, and ironing, maintaining delicate fabrics, antiques, silver, glass, and fine art. I am also able to do light house cleaning in conjunction with other jobs such as being a nanny or caregiver for the...
Nijole can also help with: Carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Nijole is reliable, smart, pleasant and detail-oriented. She was a great help to our family for 3 years, as she assisted me and my 5 homeschooled children with laundry, meal prep, house cleaning, errands and child care. I would highly recommend Nijole for any...
Cherri K.
Imani F.
Forest Park, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun + Professional - Looking To Help Out Where I Can :)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!! I'm Imani and I am a 28-year-old with a solid 10 years of experience. I was a nanny and babysitter throughout undergrad with a professional sitter company before doing freelance work as a house manager. I am reliable, trustworthy, caring and FUN! I'm comfortable with anything from babysitting, pet sitting, party...
Imani can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If you're looking for someone who's dependable, flexible, and reliable, Imani is definitely the caretaker for you. She provided various services for my two children (such as babysitting and appointments) and they always looked forward to seeing her. She came with...
Tenishia C.
Syuzanna Z.
Melrose Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Syuzanna and I take my job very seriously. I am very flexible and able to perform various tasks on top of sitting. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages. I love spending one on one time with them and feel passionately about their growth in school but also in life. I have experience...
Syuzanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Syuzanna is an outstanding nanny in every way. She nannied for my 2 kids (ages 5 & 8) full-time in the summer of 2018. She is always on time and was very good with my 2 kids. She took them to many different, fun places this summer and was good at enforcing our...
Jim V.
I have done work with animals around the globe. I have rescued horses, dogs, puppies, cats and even 2 goats. I got a sanctuary in New York to come all the way here to Stickney to pick up a goat I rescued at a local racetrack. I have several rescue cats now and a rescue dog from Florida, named Handsome . He is 5 years old and a...
Carrie can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, dog training, grooming, pet walking & more
Selena M.
Glen Ellyn, IL
$15-23/hr
I am a 21-year-old graduate student at Saint Louis University in physical therapy school. I have 5 years of nannying and babysitting experience! I have experience with pets and children with special needs.
Hello everyone. I got five years of experience working with dogs part time, from taking them for a walk to staying at home with then and playing.
Please reach out if you looking for reliable services.
Klaudia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation
I am an animal lover. I have four dogs of my own I care for and two cats, plus I have had many other small animals over the years, including our 40-year-old turtles. I have been volunteering with two animal shelters, walking dogs and fostering for 12, nearly 13 years now.
I have dealt with all kinds of pets, pregnant, young,...
Dana can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Jillian R.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have worked with children and adults all ages, all abilities and limitations. I currently work for Chicago Public Schools with kindergarten-3rd grade and 6th grade.
I am currently looking for summer employment.
Some things I enjoy are coffee, arts and crafts, taking field trips, cooking, playing with my 2 dogs, reading and...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Rainbow Services in DuPage County provides experienced and certified pet care services for all types of animals, from dogs to horses. Dog walking, drop in visits, medication administered, cuddles no extra charge. My goal is to provide safe, loving care that allow owners to walk away and know that their animals are being cared...
Marilyn can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Some people needs to go shopping , Dr. appointments or therapy I like to do it or may be accompanied you for some medication , etc
Judith can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Christina H.
La Grange Park, IL
$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher Looking To Help A Family For Date Night Babysitting And Overnight Babysitting.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Chrissy I am a preschool teacher of 10 years. I have a child development associates and I am CPR certified. I am also gateway certified and dcfs certified. I have multitude of training! I have experience with g tube feeding also for special needs families. I look forward to meeting you and helping your family...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chrissy did an amazing job with our two boys. We were here from out of town, staying at a hotel, and she watched them while we interviewed for 2 days. She came with a bag of activities, art kits, soccer balls and granola bars! She took my kids out to play, to a...
Brook H.
I'm a board-certified music therapist that offers music therapy sessions to seniors.
I travel to homes, bring musical equipment, & enhance each client's quality of life. I play 3 instruments, and sing over 2, 000 songs. I encourage clients to sing familiar songs, dance to preferred music, and play percussion instruments with...
Clare can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! My name is Morgan and I have many years of taking care of pets. I've been a reliable dog sitter for many friends as they go out of town as well and have had dogs my entire life. Currently I have a cat, a large dog, and a leopard gecko of my own. I love animals with all my heart and would love to help with walking,...
Morgan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Over 20 years experience caring for family pets. Six years as owner/operator of pet sitting business. I am a true animal lover! Able to care for dogs of all sizes and cats. Willing to do one time or short term services. If you want a caring, responsible pet sitter I am your gal!
Elizabeth C.
Riverside, IL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Capable And Warm Caregiver With Years Of Experience
14 years experience with seniors , knowledge of cancer, dementia and wound care needs, meal prep and bathing. Professional training in the medical field in Surgical centers, doctors offices and physical Therapy. My focus is on ensuring the best quality of life possible.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep
Regina S.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm physical therapy aide, massage therapist and finish professional acting. I'm love children, love to play games, and keep them busy.
Regina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Brooke A.
Willowbrook, IL
$30-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! Glad you found me. For over 3 years now I have been a tutor, companion, and provided assistance to children with special needs including (but not limited to) Autism, CP, Down Syndrome, and sensory processing disorders. I am highly proficient in ASL and well versed in AAC.
I worked at Chicago Speech Therapy where I...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Westchester, IL
Ameena B.
5.0
Ameena was kind, patient, and fun with my 6 year old. Communication was great between us and the review from my little guy was “she’s the best.”
- Care member
Jesse C.
5.0
Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked.
- David D.
Joanna S.
5.0
I recently had a bad experience with a care.com cleaner and am VERY cautious. Joanna made sure I was ok with her work during and when done. I took a white dust cloth to find dirt after she left. The cloth is still bright white. I'll call her again!
- Gwynne B.
Nijole B.
5.0
Nijole is reliable, smart, pleasant and detail-oriented. She was a great help to our family for 3 years, as she assisted me and my 5 homeschooled children with laundry, meal prep, house cleaning, errands and child care. I would highly recommend Nijole for any position. A gem!
- Cherri K.
Imani F.
5.0
We love Imani!! Imani was our good friend and neighbor's part time nanny and they were kind enough to share her with us for weekend and evening babysitting jobs. She is incredible - smart, mature, reliable and really fun with the kids. We have kept in touch with Imani through the years and have...
- Dana R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Westchester, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Westchester, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Westchester, IL, 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 Westchester, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Westchester, IL is $15.00 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 Westchester, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Westchester, IL. 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 Westchester, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Westchester, IL, 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 Westchester, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Westchester, IL, 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.