Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in McKinleyville, CA
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34 therapy dogs are listed in McKinleyville, CA
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in McKinleyville, CA
Hi, I have been working with dogs and cats since I was 17, including working for multiple doggy day cars and pet resorts, animal hospitals, and have been using an app based pet walking and sitting service since I was 18. I have grown up with lots of different animals including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, fish, rats,...
Kinsley can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation
Grace L.
McKinleyville, CA
$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Grace. I am 20 and just recently moved to Mckinleyville. I love animals and have grown up with them around me all my life. I have one very friendly dog and cat who get a long with everybody. I would love to provide whatever services you need for your pet!
Grace can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Hello! I have worked professionally providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I am currently a social worker providing service to adults with disabilities.
My experience includes working as a play based therapist for children with autism and developmental disabilities for 8...
I have many years of experience working as a caregiver. I started as an IHSS worker for a family member in a wheelchair and continued through my college days with a local company, Bungalow Support Services. I have provided care for a variety of people with different abilities and different ages. I have an affinity for the...
Jessica can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Kelly P.
McKinleyville, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For Evening And Weekend Hours - Can Care For Children W/ Special Needs.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have worked professionally providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I am currently a social worker providing service to adults with disabilities.
I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages and can get along with just about any family and kiddo. I can...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelly is great! She had wonderful, well educated references. I felt very comfortable with her previous employment history working with children of diverse abilities. I've hired her twice over the last couple of weeks to watch my 5yo, 4yo, & 10mo. She has been very...
Alexa F.
Kelsey G.
Arcata, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a grad student working towards a masters in marriage and family therapy. I'm looking for part time work to support myself while finishing up school. Providing adults with a supportive, trusting, safe, mutual relationship is a big reason I am drawn to becoming a therapist. I have experience working with adults with physical...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Folks,
I was a student attending Humboldt State University and majoring in psychology with a minor in child development. I am now working as a behavioral technician for a company called Autism Learning Partners where I do at home behavioral therapy for children with developmental disabilities (mostly autism). I have a big...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Carly W.
Arcata, CA
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a Child Development student at Humboldt State with lots of childcare experience! I worked at the Child Development Lab and Northcoast Children's Services with preschool aged students. I also have experience babysitting children from age 2-10 years old. I volunteered on and off at an at-home daycare facility for around 1 1/2...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Gwenn M.
Arcata, CA
$34/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've been working in the service industry since I was a little kid so I'm great with talking to people, I love animals and kids and love working with them as much as I can.
Gwenn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Description:
Hi there nice to meet you! My name is maggie and I am searching for a babysitting position here in Arcata, or in the surrounding area. I am a careful, exceptional individual and can alter my schedule to meet your needs. I have taken care of children my entire life, or for over 12 years, and have learned many things...
Maggie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
I have 6 years of experience with childcare and babysitting. I can help with housekeeping, carpooling, homework, laundry, errands and grocery runs, and cooking and meal prepping. I am a dance teacher at the Ferndale Dance Academy currently and also teach dance workshops at Cal Poly Humboldt. I have been teaching dance for four...
Stella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kelsey G.
Arcata, CA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a grad student working towards a masters in marriage and family therapy. I'm looking for part time work to support myself while finishing up school. Providing kids and adults alike with a supportive, trusting, safe environment is a big reason I am drawn to becoming a therapist. I have experience working with kids of all...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student majoring in Kinesiology. I have about 6 years of experience working with children ranging from newborn infants up to 16 years old. I have experience working for a nanny & tutoring company here in the bay area. I really enjoyed working for this company because it allowed me to nanny for multiple...
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
For the past 8 years, I have been providing behavior support services to individuals with a variety of developmental disabilities working as an Adv. Behavior Technician and Program Manager for an agency in Eureka. Overall, I have helped a number of children graduate the program and many families' improve their happiness and...
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am student at Cal Poly Humboldt,. I enjoy spending time with children and providing a fun and enthusiastic attitude that they can be comfortable around. I enjoy exploring outdoors, playing games, watching movies, baking goodies, and lots more! I have no prior professional experience but I have...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Amanda B.
Arcata, CA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Amanda. I am offering babysitting and nanny services while I open a small business. It's taking some time to get off the ground. I have experience working with children of all ages and abilities. No matter what age or stage your child is at, chances are I have experienced it. I am passionate about supporting...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am offering Earthy/Waldorf-inspired, nanny-childcare!
Surrounding in the elements and joys of nature, arts and crafts, color, cooking, home life and purposefulness, singing, music, gardening, daily rhythm, connection to Earth and spirit, empathy, relationship and self-building, imaginative play, movement and more :)
I have...
Misha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
I am offering tutoring services for K-6 students for the summer during daytime hours. Tutoring slots can be 30 minutes or one hour, once or twice a week (I am flexible! Please contact for more information). I got my teaching credential from Humboldt State in 2013 and taught first grade for four years, but I have experience...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started my caregiving career in 1989 starting with a couple in their home and knew I wanted to continue caregiving as my career because I love helping people and making a positive impact in their lives. I've work a lot with clients who have dementia as well as many other disabilities, and have worked with agencies but decided...
Patrice can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Patrice to help our dad (an older recent-amputee with various health problems) who needed some assistance getting up and going out for walk a few times a week. She has been so helpful, and wonderful to be around, that he asked her to come every day. :) He...
Brook M.
Brittany M.
Eureka, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Reliable Housekeeper (other Services Available, Also!)
4.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Like most people in this world, I'm simply trying to create a life for myself and to provide for my two teenage sons. I am a dedicated, hardworking, and and energetic individual who enjoys helping others. I find cleaning to be quite relaxing, and take great pride in my work. I do my best to make sure that each client is...
Brittany can also help with: General room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Brittany was awesome and did a great job of communicating, assessment, quoting her anticipated services/cost, and doing a fantastic job. Dependable and quality work. I will definitely hire her again in the future."
Alisa V.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in McKinleyville, CA
Kelly P.
5.0
Kelly was amazing. She was a nanny at our weekend wedding. My daughter is really picky on who she spends time with and Kelly captivated her. Kelly was creative and had many beautiful games planned for the kids. She was very comfortable watching multiple children as well. She was so accepting and so...
- Halie A.
Patrice B.
5.0
We hired Patrice to help our dad (an older recent-amputee with various health problems) who needed some assistance getting up and going out for walk a few times a week. She has been so helpful, and wonderful to be around, that he asked her to come every day. :) He is unable to drive, and she drives...
- Brook M.
Brittany M.
5.0
Brittany was awesome and did a great job of communicating, assessment, quoting her anticipated services/cost, and doing a fantastic job. Dependable and quality work. I will definitely hire her again in the future.
- Alisa V.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in McKinleyville, CA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in McKinleyville, CA?
To find a therapy dog near you in McKinleyville, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in McKinleyville, CA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in McKinleyville, CA is $16.40 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 McKinleyville, CA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in McKinleyville, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in McKinleyville, CA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in McKinleyville, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in McKinleyville, CA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in McKinleyville, 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.