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Juliana D.

Behavior Therapy

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I have extensive experience working with children with learning disabilities (especially autism). I worked for an ABA therapy company where I was a senior behavior technician and also a trainer. I have experience with non-speaking children and children who have a different way of communicating, and maladaptive behaviors...
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Playful And Patient Nanny With ABA Therapy Experience - Relocating To Portland Pending Job Offer

Portland, OR

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$35/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I'm a full-time nanny and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with experience providing long-term care for children ages 2-6 and short-term support for older kids. I help children develop daily routines, emotional regulation, communication, and independence in a safe, structured, and playful environment. I have experience...
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Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I'm thrilled to share my passion for dog care with you. For the past 10 years, I've been a proud dog owner of two wonderful pups, which has given me invaluable experience in understanding and catering to dogs' needs. Throughout my life, I've also had the joy of sitting and watching various dogs, allowing me to develop a...
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Portland, OR

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$14/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I am an animal lover. I have trained and worked with dogs since I was young, and used to have a therapy dog that I would take to Shriners. Currently I have a dog and some cats of my own, but I am always happy to help take care of more!
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Vet Assistant Of Over 10 Years Looking Forward To Caring For Your Furry Loved Ones!

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello everyone! Experienced veterinary professional with over 10 years of animal experience looking to care for your pet while you're away! Very competitive prices. Local to Portland but willing to travel. Message me for rates! Services include: -Petsitting/Dog walking (I come to your house for drop in visits -nail...
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I Love Pets

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I used to do pet sitting when I was a teenager and my mom, uncle, and best friend are master dog trainers so I have exposure to good practices. Let's are therapy! And they deserve the best treatment! I am also a professional massage therapist and Reflexologist so I am naturally a caregiver. Looking forward to hearing from...
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Reliable Dog And Cat Sitter Who Is Patient, Communicative, And Kind. Former Preschool Teacher.

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I started working with animals when I was young. I had a friend who's family owned a farm and would help her with daily tasks. Professionally, I started working with animals in my adulthood while working for New Day in Albuquerque. We took residents living at the shelter to a ranch every Saturday to participate in Equine...
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Whisperer Of Cats

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
The Familial Order of the Cat continues to be forged under the esteemed leadership and guidance of Heidi's familial cats. Together they produce objects of devotion using techniques of painting, relief, transfer, collage, sewing, sculpting, and grafting. Acting as an embodied form of self-therapy and a ritualized social practice,...
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Caregiving Is My True Calling

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Caregiving is my true calling. I've cared for individuals as young as 9 and as old as 97 with 10 years of professional experience under my belt. I've worked both privately and in group homes and assisted living facilities. I've cared for individuals who are cancer patients, cerebral palsy, MS, autism, TBIs, paraplegic,...
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Furever Animal Helper

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
Dog walking, feeding, playing/entertaining (fetch, chase, animal games, etc...), animal bathing/grooming. I can provide dog sitting services in your own home. can also take dogs to the dog park. I have a service dog of my own.
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Dog Walker

Portland, OR

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Jacqi, and I'd love to help! I provide dog walking, drop in services, and overnight care! Most of my experience is through personally having a dog for over 9 years, working as a dog walker/sitter for a few months and at a dog daycare for a month. I also have experience administering medicine. I'm moving to...
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Part-Time Personal Assistant: Errands, Housekeeping, Companionship & More, Great References

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My nickname is Becky. I am fully vacciinated. I have several years experience providing companionship and helping services to the elderly and disabled, including helping with physical therapy, light housekeeping, and other miscellaneous tasks as needed. I also help working families and individuals with errands and odd jobs. I...
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Worked In Social Services & Research For UT Health

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Moved from Houston to Oregon due to husband's job. Worked for TIRR - Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research with brain injury patients. Did research for UT Health & Science and Research Center @Houston for the Children's Learning Institute in the Pediatric area for 8 years. Was a CPS Investigator for 12 years and also...

Care Member says "Linda is currently caring for my husband as he recovers from open heart surgery. In just a short time she has become a member of our family, and a...

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Portland, OR

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I have multiple years of experience caring for pets. I currently can provide dog walks/services, caring for dog while you are away, caring for cats while you are away.
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Home Health Aide

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
respite care
personal care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been in the care-giving industry since 1992, employed by state and private parties. Having vast experience with ALS, COPD, Dementia, personal care, errands and transportation, meal prep, special dietary needs, medication therapy, recovery and rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy. Excellent references as well as letters of...

Jay M. says "Julie was absolutely wonderful with my mother and became part of our family. If you have the opportunity to have her care for a loved one you couldn't do any...

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Portland, OR

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Have multiple years of dog walking and pet sitting services. I love animals and am happy to housesit or walk!
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Portland, OR

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$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have had experience with occasional dog and cat sitting. I follow the instructions to the tee that the pet owners give me. Services I have provided have been feeding cats and dogs, cleaning litter box for cats, taking dogs for walks everyday as instructed by pet owners. I especially enjoy dogs. They are fun to walk and play...
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Portland, OR

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$16/hr
I can provide dog walking and play time services. I can dog sit in my home, as well as provide drop in cat sitting services wherein I would drop by your home to feed and clean litter box at your desired frequency. I cannot pet sit overnight in your home due to I have a young child I cannot leave overnight. I can provide care...
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Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I currently am in Portland State University's M. S. in Speech Language Pathology Program. I have worked as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant with autistic individuals for the past year. For the past three years I have worked in the field of ABA therapy ( behavioral therapy) as a Registered Behavioral Technician. I also...

Kristy B. says "Emily was wonderful! She is full of energy, very sweet and fun. My kids are 2 and 5, she kept them entertained and engaged the whole time. They always ask...

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Nursing Student With A Passion For Health Care.

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience working in a hospital as a physical therapy aide while getting my undergraduate degree. I have also worked in a clinical setting as a medical assistant. I have volunteered at Outside-In in their community health department. I graduated from nursing school, December 13, 2023, and currently waiting...
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  • 387 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.58/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.7

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Therapy Dogs in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 161 reviews of the 387 listed therapy dogs

Olinda R.

Linda is currently caring for my husband as he recovers from open heart surgery. In just a short time she has become a member of our family,...

- Care member

Julie H.

Julie was absolutely wonderful with my mother and became part of our family. If you have the opportunity to have her care for a loved one...

- Jay M.

Emily N.

Emily was wonderful! She is full of energy, very sweet and fun. My kids are 2 and 5, she kept them entertained and engaged the whole time....

- Kristy B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Portland, OR

To find a therapy dog near you in Portland, OR, 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 Portland, OR is $22.58 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 Portland, OR. 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 Portland, OR, 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 Portland, OR, 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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