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Erica N.

LOVER OF DOGS

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi, I'm a Bay Area native and animal lover. My fave animals are dogs and horses though I have not had a chance to be with horses in awhile. My belief is that dogs should be loved up so I am known, with permission, to give holistic doggie care. I'll use herbs, aromatherapy, massage, and sound therapy as your animal allows and you...
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Loving, Reliable Pet Sitter With Experience In Walks, Feeding, And Playtime. Pets Are Family!

Oakland, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet walking
Hi! I'm a big-time animal lover and currently in respiratory therapy school. I'm BLS certified and super responsible when it comes to caring for your furry family members. I have two playful dogs and one sassy cat of my own, so I'm very familiar with different personalities, energy levels, and needs! Whether it's going for...
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Professional And Caring Pet Sitter

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I am a fun and experienced Academic Tutor who has been successfully teaching, tutoring, coaching and mentoring students K-12 since 2003. I teach core subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts as well essential study skills, executive functioning skills and work habits that are prerequisites for success in...
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Oakland, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi my name is Alexandra S.! I am a Psychology student working to transfer this coming fall, and I hope to work with children in medical field in the future ! I am currently working as a Registered behavioral technician and have been in the field for almost a year! I provide in-home therapy services all across the East bay. I...
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Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
Pet walking
I have 7 years of dog walking experience ! I have worked for many families as a child care provider and offer services for their wonderful animals
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Reliable, Trustworthy Pet Person

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Having had my own dogs, birds and fish and caring for friend's and neighbor's pets, I am offering my services to pet owners who wish consistent, loving, tender, reliable care for their treasured pets. My services include dog walking, pet sitting (in your home to keep the environment consistent,) feeding and any medications your...
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Dog Mom Enthusiast Looking To Help Out Other Pet Parents!

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
grooming
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
Hello! I am a dog mom of one four legged nugget of her own and has countless experience dog and cat sitting fellow pet owners dogs. I have 2 long term reoccurring clients who very frequently travel in which I board their pets but as they're no longer needing service I am available to create that connection with a new furry...
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Physical Therapist Graduated In Brazil

Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I used to work with patients with rare syndromes, pool therapy with patients with cerebral palsy, and helping spinal cord injury patients.
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Care Provider

Oakland, CA

1.0(0)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting nurse
personal care
My name is Gena. I'm currently obtaining a Masters in Social Work. As a caregiver, it is important to listen attentively to clients needs and to identify their individual strengths in order for them to see the greatness they have within themselves. I currently provide play therapy services at a bilingual elementary school,...
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Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
home modification
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've worked as a senior caregiver for 6 years, I have flexible availability during the day and night and come in weekends! I can assist with mobility assistance, feeding, changing , showers, transportation, lifting and therapy.

Jacqueline L. says "Monicalaire watched over my 92 year old father for several months overnight. She is pleasant, warm and kind. She fit right in with my family. She was...

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Oakland:Tutor

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
Hello, My name is Gena. I'm currently obtaining a Masters in Social Work. As a caregiver, it is important to listen attentively to every child and to identify their individual strengths in order for them to see the greatness they have within themselves. I currently provide play therapy services at a bilingual elementary school,...
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Sherry's Pet sitting Services

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
In addition to being a dog walker, I have boarded numerous dogs in my own home and dog sat in various neighborhoods. I have worked with all types and sizes of dogs, from miniature Chihuahuas to Rottweilers and Dobermans. I have volunteered at the Dublin SPCA and I have a cat myself. I have also assisted my friend, who currently...

Teresa O. says "Sherry is fantastic! She loves animals, is punctual, reliable, super friendly and an all around lovely person. She was early to our meet up and...

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PART TIME: Qualified Caregiver In Oakland

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, My name is Gena. I'm currently obtaining a Masters in Social Work. As a caregiver, it is important to listen attentively to every child and to identify their individual strengths in order for them to see the greatness they have within themselves. I currently provide play therapy services at a bilingual elementary school,...

Eynat G. says "Gena is great! She is very responsible, dependable, and knows her way around children. Our son absolutely adores her, and we strongly recommend her!"

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Oakland: Special Needs Care Provider

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Gena. I'm currently obtaining a Masters in Social Work. As a caregiver, it is important to listen attentively to every child and to identify their individual strengths in order for them to see the greatness they have within themselves. I currently provide play therapy services at a bilingual elementary school,...

Tracy J. says "Gena has great compassion, patience, and integrity. She accompanies and mentors our disabled son in the community and at home working on daily living...

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Oakland, CA

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$31/hr
10 years experience
I am former elementary school teacher, now back in school pursuing a Physical Therapy degree. I am bilingual in English and Spanish with a BA in French from UC Berkeley. I taught in Oakland for 7 years and SFUSD for 2. Math and literacy skills are my passion, and I also enjoy Spanish language tutoring.
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Experienced With Children With Special Needs

Oakland, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I am a love and caring person that loves playing and engaging in children activities. I enjoy walks to parks and to local events. I love to travel and enjoy music and cultures. I have cared for children on the autism spectrum. I am familiar with ABA and speech therapy. I am a very patient person.
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Oakland, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Errands
transportation
live-in home care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I graduated from nursing school at Turkey as a Licensed vocational nurse and I have a college degree in anesthesia technician. I have experience almost 4 years with different ages patients and variety of medical conditions including surgeries. However I have been working with dementia and Alzheimer patients with one on one such...
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Oakland, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
home modification
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with seniors of all levels from independent living, active seniors, theough Seniors with dementia. I am trained on the Montessori approach and active aging for seniors. I lead classes for seniors at senior communities and community centers. I can work with Seniors to reinforce physical therapy, engage with...
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Oakland, CA

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$23/hr
Provided one-on-one ABA therapy to children on the autism spectrum, implementing BCBA-designed treatment plans in home and school settings. Experienced in DTT, NET, behavior reduction, and functional communication training. Collected and analyzed data to track progress and adjust interventions. Collaborated with families to...
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Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
2 years experience
Carpet cleaning
organization
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 2 years experience with Feng shui and a passion in creating harmonious living spaces. And always open to further tidying services, childcare services, and cooking services.
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  • 144 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.51/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.4

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA

Therapy Dogs in Oakland, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 137 reviews of the 144 listed therapy dogs

Monicalaire P.

Monicalaire watched over my 92 year old father for several months overnight. She is pleasant, warm and kind. She fit right in with my...

- Jacqueline L.

Sherry C.

Sherry is fantastic! She loves animals, is punctual, reliable, super friendly and an all around lovely person. She was early to our meet up...

- Teresa O.

Gena B.

Gena is great! She is very responsible, dependable, and knows her way around children. Our son absolutely adores her, and we strongly...

- Eynat G.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Oakland, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA is $27.51 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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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