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36 therapy dogs are listed in Dahlonega, GA
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 2 years
Therapy dogs in Dahlonega, GA
Brianna R.
Dahlonega, GA
$11-15/hr
I have grown up with pets my entire life. I am much more comfortable with dogs, however, I can care for cats and other small animals as well. I am very dependable and can provide bathing, walking, feeding, and most any services you may need.
Brianna can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet transportation
Emma C.
Dahlonega, GA
$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience working in a hospital as an Occupational Therapy assistant with special needs children (mainly children with Down syndrome, autism, and movement impairments). I also have experience with babysitting children who have autism or Down syndrome as well as summer camp.
Hey there! My name is Olivia and I am a certified Early Childhood and Special Education teacher. I just completed my first year teaching as a Skills Based Autism teacher for kindergarten, first, and second grade. I have worked with a variety of children in both general education and special education settings. I have also...
Annie H.
Dahlonega, GA
$13/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**My calendar tends to fill up fast. That being said, I am more likely to be available if request is submitted 1-2 weeks before service is needed.**
Hi! My name is Annie, and I am a 20-year-old college student looking for babysitting jobs nearby. I absolutely adore kids and have been around them almost all my life. I am oldest...
Annie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Stephanie S.
Dawsonville, GA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Very Caring Person With Lots Of Patience And Understanding.
5.0
(1)
I have 31 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, light Meal Preparation, housekeeping, companion, bathing, feeding. I've worked in the same facility for 31 years in different dept's: Private duty, Home Health, Health Cener, Assisted Living. I also worked in a Hospital for 2 years. I'm CPR certified. I have...
Stephanie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
(1)
I am the mother of two... 2 children in college and 2 dogs at home. I have raised well adjusted children and had animals my whole life. I also have a 83-year-old mother close by. I'm a member of Local Church Dawsonville and serve in the children's service.
I'd describe my personality as easygoing, helpful, type B.
I like...
Dawn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Dawn was super easy to work with and took wonderful care of my cats while I was on vacation. She happily dealt with finding my new kitty who hides in the back of my closet, and my other kitty who isn’t always the nicest (haha!) and sent pics to show me how they...
Care member
Brittni F.
Dawsonville, GA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.4
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, name is Brittni. I have 6 years of experience in adult and senior care. Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient care and charting skills gained through experience as a RN. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Very kind, and provide high...
Brittni can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
"Brittni is very conscientious. She engages with her client demonstrating an excellent level of knowledge, respect and determination to do her best for them."
John R.
Jeri Lynn C.
Gainesville, GA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years housekeeping experience. I am a mother of three and believe in the importance of a clean, organized, well run home. I am passionate about what I do because I believe that a clean home is a happy home. Time is better spent with family and friends while the cleaning is left to a professional. I am very detail...
Jeri Lynn can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & more
Lisa P.
Dawsonville, GA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA , Medical Office Assistant, And Physcial Therapy Aid , Available For Fulltime Work.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a CNA, Medical Office Assistant, and Physical Therapy Aid Diplomas. I have over 10 years experience. I love working with the elderly, and spending time with them. I like to hear stories of their childhoods, Married Life, and Families. I have experience with Alzheimers, Dementia. (Several of previous clients, and my Father...
Lisa can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lisa cared for my parents for six years. Both were ill and eventually passed away, thus ending Lisa's assignment. Lisa regularly demonstrated compassion, great skill, knowledge, and dedication in caring for my parents. A better care taker would be hard to find!"
Suzanne W.
5.0
(6)
My name is Tori and I am a family care provider/pet care professional. I love to always be doing something productive! I have had so many opportunities to provide all sorts of services to wonderful families from child care, home organization and errand running etc, and I am excited to be back on Care dedicating more time to...
Tori can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, dog training, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"After past experiences we thought we just wouldn't travel anymore. After a long while of doing so, we looked and interviewed so many people and Tori was and still has been the most sincere person we've worked with! You can tell she adores what she does and has a...
Lynn O.
Brittni F.
Dawsonville, GA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brittni. I am a RN, I also am very reliable and patient with all ages of children to infants to teenagers. I have 5 years paid experience, but 10+ years total experience. With me, your children will receive excellent care, kindness, and I am willing to do additional tasks if requested. I am super positive and...
Tori H.
Gainesville, GA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tori and I am a family care provider/pet care professional, and I love to always be doing something productive! I have had so many opportunities to provide all sorts of services to wonderful families from child care, home organization and errand running to transportation, pet care and homework help, and I am excited...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Always keeps us updated, goes above and beyond with anything we need. So glad we found Tori! "
Kenneth G.
I have cared for a gentleman with MS in his home for two years IB Tim done. His ostomy bag is super pubic catheter and physical therapy activities with him.
I am a caregiver for children and young adults with special needs. I have been in the business for over 10 years and have experience working with clients who have autism, developmental delays, down syndrome, and many other disabilities. I work for medicaid/Acumen and currently work on goals with clients as well as motor skills...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello, I am a 23-year-old ethically trained direct service personal. I have experience working with children to adults on a spectrum of physical and mental disabilities.
I also have experience administering healing arts practices like yoga, painting, and more! I at one time was pursuing a doctorates degree in this but I have...
- Bachelors in Human Services
- Certified in Gerontology (the process and care of aging )
- Experience with Elders, Alzheimer's, Special needs, etc.
Kasey can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
As a passionate about cleaning and organization, I offer my services and the faithful commitment to deliver exceptional results in every detail. Excellent management of time and resources. Schedule your appointment and it will be a pleasure to serve you.
Elizabeth can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Can do Light to moderate housekeeping services; laundry; special projects; rotating services weekly biweekly or monthly to maintain the home
Karen can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Sonia B.
Cleveland, GA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Semi Retired Nurse Available For Companionship, Meds, Meal Prep. Enjoy Caring For The Elderly
Retired nurse with Long term work history in home health nursing services.
I enjoy helping and caring for people. I am easy going and patient. I am currently retired and am now interested in part time companion care.
I myself have experienced being in the position of needing and choosing care for my elderly family members in the...
Sonia can also help with: Personal care, companionship, errands, meal prep
I have been in the service and management industry for over 20 years and worked very closely with families in both good and very difficult times.
Jeffrey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Dahlonega, GA
Dawn T.
5.0
Dawn was super easy to work with and took wonderful care of my cats while I was on vacation. She happily dealt with finding my new kitty who hides in the back of my closet, and my other kitty who isn’t always the nicest (haha!) and sent pics to show me how they were doing. She is very responsive and...
- Care member
Brittni F.
4.0
Brittni is very conscientious. She engages with her client demonstrating an excellent level of knowledge, respect and determination to do her best for them.
- John R.
Lisa P.
5.0
Lisa is a wonderful caregiver from my 86 year old father who needs some extra care while living in a Memory Care community. She is always pleasant and patient with him so he looks forward to her visits. She is willing and skilled to help with his physical therapy homework exercises, bed-time...
- Karen P.
Tori H.
5.0
After past experiences we thought we just wouldn't travel anymore. After a long while of doing so, we looked and interviewed so many people and Tori was and still has been the most sincere person we've worked with! You can tell she adores what she does and has a fantastic heart. We are lucky to have...
- Lynn O.
Tori H.
5.0
Was a little unsure about finding someone on Care, really appreciated Tori when I found her and now when she cares for our home it is like having another family member in the house. Our family and animals love her so much it is evident she cares thoroughly for what she does!
- Lori K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Dahlonega, GA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Dahlonega, GA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Dahlonega, GA, 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 Dahlonega, GA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Dahlonega, GA is $14.25 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 Dahlonega, GA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Dahlonega, GA. 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 Dahlonega, GA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Dahlonega, GA, 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 Dahlonega, GA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Dahlonega, GA, 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.