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Sydney G.

Pet Sitter

Larkspur, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Caring for animals is more than a job for me; it's a passion. I treat every pet as if they were my own, prioritizing their comfort and happiness. I reinforce positive behaviors and good manners. I strictly adhere to feeding schedules and maintain a clean, secure environment. I am a vigilant observer and will always look for any...
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monica M.

Neurodivergent Child Specialist - Learning, Fun, & Co-Regulation

Larkspur, CA

from
$35/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
I'm Monica, a former special education teacher and ABA practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children in school and home settings. I've worked with students with Autism, global apraxia, and a range of communication, sensory, and behavioral needs. My background includes public education, in-home...
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Gabriela A.

Larkspur, CA

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$20/hr
Hello, my name is Gaby and if you ever need an extra hand I am here to help. Wether it's grocery shopping, or helping with returns, to light house keeping I can offer you my service. I have my own car and do not smoke.
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Paula K.

Larkspur, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. There's a lot of love and empathy in the care I provide. I prefer first name basis as it's more personal. In addition to managing appointment diary and schedule, I can provide other secretarial duties. I can also do food shopping, light...
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Lesi M.

Larkspur, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is what I'm passionate about. For 10 years, I've provided compassionate care, including live-in support, transportation, and hospice services. My experience includes assisting with daily living tasks, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and mobility assistance. I adapt to...
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Brenda M.

Larkspur, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Brenda and I'm looking for a wonderful family to support ocasional! (Week evenings/Weekends) I'm based in the Bay Area. I'm offering child care services. I bring a positive energy into every home I work in. I'm known for being energetic, reliable, and loving with children. I always strive to create a safe,...
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Sayoko G.

Larkspur, CA

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
personal care
I have 10 years of experience, dementia care, hospice care in the facility and private. I can help with Transportation Services.
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Domenika A.

Larkspur, CA

from
$28/hr
2 years experience
Organization
kitchen cleaning
Allow me to introduce myself! I'm passionate about creating clean and comfortable spaces for my clients. With two years of experience, I provide standard, deep, and kitchen cleaning services. I earned my high school degree and am comfortable with pets. I speak both English and Spanish. I'm also flexible and willing to adjust my...
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Julia J.

Loving And Energetic Dog Walker/pet Sitter

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a genuine, caring, responsible, and energetic person who loves animals of all sizes. I have had many different pets throughout my life, and have experience caring for/pet sitting a variety of different animals. For more info on pet services and experience, please feel free to reach out!

Hank Z. says "Julia is a great person who did a fine job taking care of our shy cat. While I didn't know Julia before meeting her in person, I had no trouble trusting her...

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Julia S.

Your Kids Favorite Sitter

San Rafael, CA

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! I am Julia! I am currently a student athlete at the University of Utah. I was blessed to receive a scholarship to continue my softball career and education at a Division 1 University. I am great with children and love to have fun. I am an upbeat and cheerful person, who is very exceptional at caring for others around me. I...
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Va K.

Professional Caregiver

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
dementia
Hi my name is Va. I am from the Fiji Islands. I have been a caregiver for 18+years. I am a caring, compassionate and hardworking person. I provide a comprehensive array of services to support the needs and lifestyle of those I take care of. My skills vary from companionship, dementia, alzheimer's, Parkinson's stroke, hoyer lift,...

Mary J. says "Va came to us during a difficult time for my mum . She's very knowledgeable about caring for the elderly. She possesses the ultimate "can do" attitude...

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Sera R.

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Belvedere Tiburon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
home modification
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi ! I'm Sera, a licensed caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing compassionate, specialized care. My journey has allowed me to serve clients living with dementia, recovering from strokes, and those in hospice-each one a reminder of the sacredness of care. My services include but not limited to: Medication,...

Joyce C. says "Sera has taken care of my mother for 8 years. She is a fabulous, caring, knowledgeable caregiver. She has shopped, cooked, provided personal care, handled...

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Mayra C.

San Rafael, CA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi my name is Mayra.. who's looking weekends nights or after 5 p.m. weekly. I am a mother of three boys I like children and work with them., I have experience in caring over 18 years and I have a recently family that I work paid over last six years till (July 7th 2019) I enjoy to play with kids and I am responsible in the...

Delmi C. says "She is a reliable person, very responsible with her work, very hardworking and likes to work with children because she loves children, she likes children...

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Emily K.

Looking For My Next Best Friend!

Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily! I have been watching children for 15 years, and I have watched all ages from infants to teens. I have spent many hours with infants and was a live-in travel nanny for a family with an infant and 4-year-old. I am able to drive and I have my own car. I am a fun, friendly and energetic. I love to be outside...

Alexandria G. says "You will not find a better caregiver for your child than Emily. She was with our family for two years from when our daughter was 6 months old and...

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Cristina R.

Personal Caregiver

Sausalito, CA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
+ 1 more
My name is Cristina and I am a very experienced Senior caregiver (15 years with a variety of clients, but often those with dementia). I have completed my service now with my 94-year-old lady that I have attended to for nearly six years while she continued to live independently in her home. I was trusted by her family to manage...

Lillian C. says "Cristina is a very caring, dependable, cheerful and detailed oriented caregiver. She is very knowledgeable about caring for someone with dementia."

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Renato M.

Full-time CNA

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
home modification
visiting physician
dementia
Reliable, proactive, and deeply committed to providing compassionate care. I take pride in being attentive to my clients' needs and consistently strive to offer support that enhances their comfort, independence, and well-being. I have hands-on experience working with patients living with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and...

Care Member says "Renato was a caregiver for my husband, Charles, who had Parkinson’s Disease. Renato first assisted him in our home for four months. Then he cared for...

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Julia J.

Fun, Kind, Active, Energetic, Loving Caregiver

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
I am currently seeking a part-time nanny or pet sitting/dog walking gig for the summer. Start date is flexible, as I could begin doing a few hours a week now. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, adolescents, and teens. I have worked in childcare for over 10 years now. I also have extensive experience working...

Terrie F. says "Julia did a lot of babysitting for my daughter (her sister) and for a lot of friend's kids in California. Everyone loves her. She knows how to discipline...

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Katharina Z.

Creative Online Dementia Engagment

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Respite care
dementia
Looking for creative, compassionate engagement through music for your loved one? I'm an experienced eldercare and dementia specialist and professional musician, offering in person (in Marin County) and virtual (over zoom or FaceTime) sessions to enhance your loved one's quality of life. Sessions might include personalized...

Care Member says "Katrina is beyond amazing and HIGHLY recommended! She worked with our loved one both in person and then virtually through Covid. We truly feel like...

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Nadia D.

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time.

Novato, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
visiting physician
dementia
Hello, My name is Nadia and I am an honest, patient, responsible, dependable and compassionate caregiver with 16 years of experience in geriatric care. My passion is to be a caretaker for elderly folks who need assistance in their daily lives. I provide a comprehensive array of services to support their lifestyle, depending on...

Tom G. says "If you are looking for care for a loved one you should hire Nadia now! She is a caring, kind and competent person. She took care of my father for the last...

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Rylee Mykal S.

San Rafael, CA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! My name is Rylee and I am 20-year-old college student. I am majoring in occupational therapy and hope to work in pediatrics later in my career. During the past school year I volunteered at a pediatric occupational therapy clinic in Marin and over the past couple of summers I have been employed at a daycare where I work...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Larkspur, CA

Therapy Dogs in Larkspur, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Julia J.

Julia is a great person who did a fine job taking care of our shy cat. While I didn't know Julia before meeting her in person, I had no...

- Hank Z.

Va K.

Va came to us during a difficult time for my mum . She's very knowledgeable about caring for the elderly. She possesses the ultimate "can...

- Mary J.

Sera R.

Sera has taken care of my mother for 8 years. She is a fabulous, caring, knowledgeable caregiver. She has shopped, cooked, provided personal...

- Joyce C.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Larkspur, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Larkspur, 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 Larkspur, CA is $26.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Larkspur, 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 Larkspur, 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 Larkspur, 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.

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