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84 therapy dogs are listed in Gainesville, FL
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Gainesville, FL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an 3rd year occupational therapy student from the University of Florida. I have caregiver experience with seniors who have experienced strokes and those with dementia. I have completed my clinical rotations in hand therapy and an inpatient rehab setting in which my caseload was mainly seniors 60+ with a variety of...
Nhu can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, personal care, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Nhuy was extremely personable, punctual and reliable. She remembered everything we told her and did a great job with my mother. She was respectful, thoughtful and did great with my mother and our pets too! We loved her positive personality and miss having her...
Shari S.
Kathleen H.
Gainesville, FL
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Doctor Of Physical Therapy Student With Geriatric Experience
Hello! I am a graduate student at the University of Florida, working on getting my Doctor of Physical Therapy. As a part of my undergraduate degree I worked in a retirement home for two years, implementing safe and effective exercises programs in a group setting and individual training sessions. I would also participate in...
Kathleen can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Karen B.
Gainesville, FL
$15-17/hr • 7 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student And Experienced And Fun-loving Babysitter!
Hi, my name is Karen and I have 7 years of experience babysitting children from the ages of 1-12 years old. I can help with travel, meal preparation, carpooling, and swimming supervision. I previously worked at Walt Disney World as a deep water Lifeguard and I am still currently infant/pediatric/ adult CPR certified. Currently I...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amber and I look forward to meeting your family. I provide sitting services for both children and animals and thoroughly enjoy the work. My experience working with children has been in home, educational, and therapeutic settings including child care facilities, schools, and physical therapy clinics. I've had both...
Amber can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Emma A.
Gainesville, FL
$16-21/hr
I can provide pet sitting services in your own home! I've grown up with cats and dogs my entire life and have 10+ years of dog sitting experience
I have worked with persons who have special needs since my youth when I worked at Training Center as an Occasional Therapy Aide. I did this for 5 years. After college I worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 14 years at Vocational Rehabilitation here in Gainesville providing services to the ARC and to the Bradford...
I love to walk dogs. I have experience walking my own dog, Mr Franklin. We have a lot of fun looking for great spots to sniff around. In addition to Franklin (24lb Schnauzer), I have experience walking a Husky. Totally different walk! I'd love to get to know your dog and offer my service as a dog walker.
Michael can also help with: Pet walking
With years of diverse pet care experience under my belt, I have honed my skills in various dog training disciplines, including protection, service dog training, tracking, agility, and herding.
I have extensive experience with reactive and fearful dogs, and ensure that all dogs receive the specialized care they deserve. Please...
Alex can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, dog training & more
Pet Care: I have experience handling all different types of dogs from Yorkies and Chihuahuas to Labs and Terriers, I love dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. I can also preform proper baths as done in pet spas. I will treat your dog as my own and make sure you and your pet are satisfied with my services. I am very open to any...
Samantha can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amber and I look forward to meeting your family. I provide sitting services for both children and animals and thoroughly enjoy the work. My experience working with children has been in home, educational, and therapeutic settings including child care facilities, schools, and physical therapy clinics. I've had both...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids loved their time with Amber. She was great with my 7 and 10 year old. She played lots of games together and they ask for her to come back and watch them again."
Megan S.
I have been a dog lover since the day I was born. They are so pure and loving and don't have a mean bone in their bodies. I understand how scary it is putting your dogs in someone else's hands and I will send you updates all the time. I would want the same for my pups. I will love and care for your fur babies like they are my...
Kyndal can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hello!! I hope everyone is doing great. I have been baby sitting/dog sitting for about a year now and I am super confident and comfortable in this field. I have very open availability so I will be there :) . Services I provide is feeding, playing, walking, companionship.
Oriana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi all! I am a school counselor on summer break and I am looking to fill my time caring for pets and/or children! I have extensive experience taking care of my own pets (mostly dogs and hamsters) in the last few years and I would like to extend my services and knowledge to help someone else. I have a large apartment as well as a...
Baylee C.
Gainesville, FL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently in my third year of physical therapy school. I have over 10 years experience working with children of all ages through babysitting, tutoring, and nannying. I can help with swimming supervision, carpool, school, and errands.
Baylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Baylee is great with my one year old and pets. She plays with him, is great with feeding and naptime, takes him to the park, etc. I couldn’t ask for a better sitter for my little one! "
Care member
Lauren P.
Gainesville, FL
$5-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Animal Lover Of All Kinds; Available For Dog Walking, And Pet Care; Pet Sitter Looking For Occasional And Last Minute Needs
I have pet sat for cats and dogs for weeks at a time. Tasks included walking the dogs, feeding them, cleaning the cat litter box, giving them water, and playing with them. I have also house sat which involved not only taking care of the animals but bringing in the mail and newspaper, watering plants, and mowing the lawn. I own a...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding, boarding, pet walking
Hi there, I'm Kaley! I'm a doctoral student at the University of Florida in the Occupational Therapy
Program. I want to eventually specialize in pediatrics, given that I love kids. I have my Bachelor's in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University (graduated May 2020). Despite my love for pediatrics, seniors hold a...
Kaley can also help with: Dementia, companionship
Chevelle W.
Gainesville, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
very energetic reliable over 20 years experience love taking care of my elders 24-hour services emergency services
Chevelle can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"This young lady was so awesome she did companionship for my mother as well as took care of our housekeeping needs she was very professional reliable sweet and charming and very experienced in companionship I would highly recommend her when my mom came down with...
Tyler G.
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Bowel Management Assistance.
Former RBT (ABA Therapy)
Pairing and building rapport are my jam. Humans are humans and deserve to be treated as such. Actor and storyteller, so we will never be bored.
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lindsey. I'm 30 years old. I recently graduated with my master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have 8 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and adolescents/teens. I am energetic and dedicated to the growth and well-being of children and the family unit. I love this line of work and have cultivated deep...
Lindsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I currently employ Lindsey for part-time nanny work. She is awesome. My 2 year old asks for her everyday "is Lindsey coming?"
She has lots of knowledge about childcare and lots of fun energy.
They go to park, read, play and make projects together....recently...
Clare A.
Julia B.
Gainesville, FL
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
10 plus years of managing a cleaning service. Very honest and reliable cleaning service. You can tailor your needs.
Julia can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Gainesville, FL
Nhu N.
5.0
Nhuy was extremely personable, punctual and reliable. She remembered everything we told her and did a great job with my mother. She was respectful, thoughtful and did great with my mother and our pets too! We loved her positive personality and miss having her around.
- Shari S.
Amber P.
5.0
My kids loved their time with Amber. She was great with my 7 and 10 year old. She played lots of games together and they ask for her to come back and watch them again.
- Megan S.
Baylee C.
5.0
Baylee is great with my one year old and pets. She plays with him, is great with feeding and naptime, takes him to the park, etc. I couldn’t ask for a better sitter for my little one!
- Care member
Chevelle W.
5.0
Some people have unique talents and gifts that can not be compensated or compromised. I thank Chevelle for her presence in my elderly mom's life while she was hospitalized. She has touched our family's soul.
- Dawn R.
Lindsey D.
5.0
Lindsey cared for my 2 year old girl and baby boy. She is so easygoing and adaptable to the needs of the kids. She regularly brought books from the library that my toddler was so excited about. She also introduced my daughter to yoga which was a lot of fun for her too. She's so easy to work with and...
- Carolyn G.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Gainesville, FL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Gainesville, FL?
To find a therapy dog near you in Gainesville, FL, 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 Gainesville, FL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Gainesville, FL is $17.01 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 Gainesville, FL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Gainesville, FL. 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 Gainesville, FL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Gainesville, FL, 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 Gainesville, FL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Gainesville, FL, 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 Gainesville, FL therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Gainesville, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 84 listed therapy dogs.