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Tonya S.

Part Time Caregiver Available -Rehabilitation Therapy Experience

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
respite care
visiting nurse
I have a Certified Nursing Assistant License along with Rehabilitation Therapy. I have worked in Home care taking care of a number of seniors with Alzheimer, cancer, dementia.
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San Diego, CA

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$23/hr
8 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Paxton. I am 23 years old, originally from Tennessee, and currently based in San Diego. I am a K9 handler. With over eight years of experience in dog training and care, I am deeply committed to the wellbeing of every dog I work with. My services include structured walks, swimming, basic obedience training,...
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San Diego, CA

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$19/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! My name is Vas and I am moving to San Diego in early June to start my grad school in speech therapy. I would love to find cute doggies to go on walks with! I am comfortable feeding and giving medication to dogs if needed.
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Juana Hortencia H.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
dog training
+ 1 more
Enjoy working with animals, have experience providing basic grooming, wound care, walking dogs, giving medications. Can assist in home sitting while providing pet care, play, petting, exercise, physical therapy. Worked as veterinary aide handling animals, taking temp, weighing, filling prescriptions.
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San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello I'm Sharon (located Serra Mesa) I am new to care. com Petsitting but I would love to help with your pet babies. I have always had pet babies all throughout my life from fish, birds, hamsters, and dogs. I would love to help you sit for them at your home when you are gone. I can also provide walks, cuddles, play. or feed...
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Babysitting And Dog Sitting

San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Current grad student majoring in therapy with an emphasis in children and teens. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and have also served as a long term nanny for periods of time as well. I enjoy spending time with kids and making sure parents feel their children are in safe hands.
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Mom Tutoring

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
I'm a Nanny for more the 30 years I have experience whit infants, Twins etc I have experience whit special needs Occupational Therapy , physical Therapy Vision Therapy, Speech Therapy 6 year on art study I teach parents everything they need to learn, bedtime, introduce and prepare solid food for the baby etc. Depending on...
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Dog Lover

San Diego, CA

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Miguel, and I bring years of experience providing reliable care and support for families. I have hands-on experience with dog care, including walking, feeding, and giving pets lots of love and attention. I also offer thorough cleaning services and can help with everyday household tasks to keep things running smoothly....
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Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Julia, an experienced pet sitter and dog walker. I offer reliable care for your pets while you're away, providing both cozy sitting services and fun, active walks to keep them happy and healthy.
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Emilia M.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
I offer dog walking services and genuinely enjoy being around dogs. Reliable, attentive, and easy to work with.
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Part-time Pet Sitter.

San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Will provide pet sitting services in your home. Services include feeding, walking and playing with your pet! Will care for dogs, cats, fish, hamsters and other small animals.
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San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
Hi there, my name is Tiffany and I have experience in many areas and I am happy to help in the following services: -Running errands -House sitting -Dog feeding & walking -Event services such as serving & set up
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Christina K. Experienced Responsible Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm Christina, an experienced care taker ready to help you! I provide the following services: pet sitting, personal assistance, administrative assistance, elderly care (errands, companionship, light household duties, etc.), and child care. No matter what it is, I want you to rest assure that when you hire me, you and your loved...

Care Member says "Christina has watched my 2 young kids for years and is the best! She is attentive, so fun, and the kids love her activities (especially her baking)! I...

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Pet Caregiver

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
I currently puppy raise for a guide/service dog organization and have experience training pups from 9 weeks to 15 years old! I have my own 3-year-old black lab service dog that is always welcome to accompany me to help tire out your pup! I live in a safe apartment complex with great routes for walks as well as various local dog...
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San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have been a pet owner for years ( I'm the owner of two pinchers, they are 15 yo and 13 yo right now). I am an animal lover with three years of experience as pet sitter and dog walker. Provide safe, nurturing care for a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats, fish and hamsters. Friendly and trustworthy. I have been a...
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Pet Care

San Diego, CA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello I'm an experienced dog lover offering reliable sitting & walking services. Tail-wagging fun guaranteed
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Pet Sitter & Walker

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Pet sitting at your service! I'm available to sit weekends and overnights. I live in an apartment that does not allow dogs therefore if overnight is needed, it will need to be done in your home. I love all dogs and often dog sit for the family I babysit for when they go out of town.
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Part-time Pet Caregiver

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am approved for the dog walking by a pet care service , and have experience dog walking and sitting through the app. I have also volunteered at various animal shelters, and participated in a program in which I learned about dog behavior and training and volunteered at a veterinary clinic. I have lived with cats my entire life,...
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Taylor M.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
I'm an occupational therapy student with experience supporting adults & kids, looking to support others on my day off from classes and at the clinic!
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Fun And Loving Pet Sitter

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Current student at CSUSM, love the outdoors and all things fitness! Located in Carlsbad, willing to travel for pets. I have over 8 years of experience pet sitting, specifically more for dogs, cats, and birds. I have experience with little dogs as well as bigger dogs up to 60 pounds!! Services Offered: - Dog walking - Pet...
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  • 508 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.93/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.3

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in San Diego, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA is $23.93 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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