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Care Member says "Reliable, formed a bond with my mother. Treated our mother as if she were her own family. "
Care Member says "Cilene is the BEST housekeeper ever! Trustworthy, reliable, hardworking and detailed. My daughter found Cilene on care.com, referred her to me and I’ve...
Claudia A. says "Miss Rosie is Amazing person I recommend her to tutoring kids she tutor my kids she is awesome people"
Connie K. says "Stephanie has made a huge difference with my now 16 year old who is in 10th grade. She is great with helping her plan out strategies for homework and...
Morgan W. says "Alexandria was an absolute godsend for my family! My children were 6, 3, and 2 when she started with us and, honestly, they were little terrors. But after...
Care Member says "Keylen was unflappable and warm with our son, who is autistic and nonverbal. It was our first meeting, but she quickly took in all the details and left...
Monterey Park, CA
Care Member says "Addison is a very dedicated experienced caretaker... Everybody would love to have him as a caretaker/ caregiver"
Melissa S. says "It had been a while since my house had gotten a good cleaning when I decided to reach out for a professional cleaning. Jennifer worked some miracles...
Nsieme L. says "Cared for my grandmother like her own family, going above and beyond to help us. Highly recommend to anyone looking for care!"
Theresa L. says "Hired Yuridia for child care, and initially ended up hiring her for senior care as well. Brilliant and very responsible. Thanks for the last minute care...
Care Member says "We hired Jennifer to care for my elderly, bedridden mom. Jennifer is a very personable, kind, trustworthy and skilled caregiver. My mom enjoyed...
Care Member says "I have two 84 year old parents and needed some help four nights out of the week. I hired Stephanie and she has been great. She tries to engage with my...
Care Member says "Delphine is a phenomenal worker,time caution,empathetic and very passionate of what she does.I will always and forever give her a golden medal for her...
Care Member says "Do you want your house super clean? Well hire Ligia - she does amazing work and is thorough. I was referred to her by someone who found her on Care.com...
Care Member says "Guadalupe is wonderful. She is professional and completely dedicated to the families she works with. Her experience has given her a deep understanding...
GLORIA B. says "Yes of course. He is a very compassionate person. If you want someone dependable and trustworthy to leave your loved ones or family member with,that is he...
Artesia, CA
Janet D. says "Greta has been with us for the summer. She is wonderful! She is patient and is very proactive in helping with whatever is needed."
Nicole V. says "Josie has been taking care of our 15 month old daughter for about 2 months now. She has been reliable, communicative, and so caring towards her. Our...
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60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.8
Therapy Dogs in Downey, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs
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To find a therapy dog near you in Downey, 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.
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Downey, CA is $22.50 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.
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Downey, 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.
When you hire therapy dog near you in Downey, 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.
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Downey, 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.