Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Southfield, MI
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Southfield, MI
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Southfield, MI
Makayla P.
Southfield, MI
$15-30/hr
Hi my name is Makayla! I am willing to help with whatever is needed. I have worked in retail, have worked in the service industry, have done grocery delivery, have house sat, dog sat, baby sat, and I have also watered of people plants and flowers.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 1 yr and half experience working with autistic children ages 3, 4, And 8 yr old. I did ABA therapy with them.
5.0
"I hired Brittany to care for my adult son diagnosed with autism. She was both compassionate, trained, and professional. Her experience with ABA therapy was a huge plus."
Andrea W.
When asked, "are you a dog person or a cat person?" My answer is always: yes. As in, why do we have to choose? I would love to help keep your furry friends happy, active and socialized. Whether it's going for an active and smell-rich walk or just sitting quietly to bring comfort to a shy companion.
What do I bring to caring for...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am highly experienced in the care of not only dogs and cats but also exotic pets, and my own struggles finding a reliable and knowledgeable sitter for my reptiles prompted me to begin offering pet sitting, boarding, and in-home services for others some time ago. Whether you're concerned about the heat and humidity in your...
Carrie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"We highly recommend Carrie for pet sitting services! She took excellent care of our two kitties while we were away. We also really appreciated her text updates about them as well. Two thumbs up!!"
Kris J.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jennifer, I have over 10 years of experience caring for children ages 4 months to 18 years. I have been educated in early childhood development as well as working as a Medical Assistant. In addition, more recently I have worked in ABA therapy working as a behavior technician with children with autism. Caring...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer is very good with my 9 month old. She keeps him busy and occupied with his short attention span. He is always excited to see her. I would hire her again."
Amanda F.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a background in Special Education and experience with our diverse Special Needs population. Additionally, I'm experienced with dementia patients. Familiar with protocols via Michigan Community Mental Health and its services.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years plus of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I can provide housekeeping as well. I live in Flint, MI.
Merlin can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Merlin F. is a responsible, dependable, loving person, I really appreciate her presence when around her. Really a friendly caring person that you can count on anytime."
Helene W.
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I have several years providing heartfelt care and assistance to elderly patients in assisted living communities
Eric can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Compassionate caregiver and CNA with over 15 years of expertise providing for in-home patient care. Provided medical home care services to elderly and disabled persons. Personal care, companionship, housekeeping, and transportation are the primary focuses.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, meal prep, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hi my name is Stephanie. I been a direct care worker on and off for 27 years I m currently employed I work with Services I m looking for any positions available except I enjoy what I do and I'm also good at what I do
Stephanie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with transportation services, meal prep, toileting, bathing, laundry, shopping and light house cleaning. I'm proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to clients with a wide range of disabilities, illnesses or other challenges.
Tieace can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"She totally exceeded our expectations. An excellent, responsible caretaker who has helped us with all the basics and even some in-home PT therapy. She also helped organize our medications and took on other organizational projects in our household. She also helped...
Jerry B.
I have been teaching at the elementary level for the past 20 years. I am currently a special education teacher that services students with learning disabilities, emotional disabilities and autism. I have experience with Reading Recovery and have a major in Language Arts. I have tutored after school for the past 12 years to...
Madisen M.
Southfield, MI
$25-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience in cleaning and organization services, including experience in school and hospital settings. I provide general and detailed cleaning in private homes, and can even help with those extra loads of laundry. I also enjoy organizing and would love to take on that lingering closet or de-cluttering project....
Madisen can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have skills in working with special needs children/young adults with my 18 years experience as a teacher, case manager, program/behavioral consultant, etc. Over my career span, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled children and young adults.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teacher with 30 years experience in elementary and special education. I enjoy seeing kids learn and improve their skills! Over the span of my career, I have provided services for just about all types of disabled (and non-disabled) children/young adults in all educational fields carefully reviewing what is needed,...
5.0
"Jay's knowledge, guidance and holistic approach have been priceless. His ability to communicate effectively with us/parents, siblings, school staff and my child's counselor is amazing. I'm a professional parent whose children are my top priority. Thanks, Jay,...
Kathy H.
Hello! I am available to provide childcare services for your child. I am available part in during the late afternoon and early evening hours. I am an elementary school teacher and I love engaging with little ones. I have many years of experience and have raised four responsible adults who I believe are overall good people. If...
Deanna can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Queenesther O.
Southfield, MI
$23-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Queenesther , I have 5 years experience working at assisted living facilities, nursing homes and doing private care duties where I cared for older adults and hospice patients with dementia, paralysis, cancer, spasms, quadriplegic etc. and needs help with daily activities like feeding, grooming,, change, bathing,...
Queenesther can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Asiyah G.
Southfield, MI
$14-19/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents ! I am very reliable , patient , creative & I have 6 years of experience . Four of the six years I was paid . I have experience caring fr energetic children , sick children , and newborns . I am very passionate about my job . Any child I am caring for I care as if their my family member or children. I also offer...
Lyn C.
Southfield, MI
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Services/Child Caregiver/Certified Nursing Assistant
Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meal. Also, my specialty as a Child Caregiver, I implement specific aspects of the treatment plan for individual child through...
Lyn can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for over 20 years. I started off working in day cares and I was also a live-in nanny. Throughout the years I have taken many ECE classes for children of all ages. In 2001, I opened my own in-home day care service, which lasted for 7 years. At church, I was the nursery and Children's Church director. I...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gina cared for our daughter from age 3 to 8 months while we were waiting for a daycare spot. Gina became part of our family during that timeframe. Our daughter absolutely loves Gina and she made a huge difference in her growth and development. They read, sang...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Southfield, MI
Brittney L.
5.0
I hired Brittany to care for my adult son diagnosed with autism. She was both compassionate, trained, and professional. Her experience with ABA therapy was a huge plus.
- Andrea W.
Carrie O.
5.0
What a wonderful, conscientious person! Carrie took care of our dog Coco while we were away- I think Coco had more fun with her than she does with us!
- Richard G.
Jennifer K.
5.0
Jennifer is a very caring & reliable individual. I would highly recommend her!
- Kathryn V.
Merlin F.
5.0
Merlin F. is a responsible, dependable, loving person, I really appreciate her presence when around her. Really a friendly caring person that you can count on anytime.
- Helene W.
Tieace B.
5.0
She totally exceeded our expectations. An excellent, responsible caretaker who has helped us with all the basics and even some in-home PT therapy. She also helped organize our medications and took on other organizational projects in our household. She also helped me transport my wife to doctor...
- Jerry B.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Southfield, MI
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Southfield, MI?
To find a therapy dog near you in Southfield, MI, 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 Southfield, MI?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Southfield, MI is $19.39 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 Southfield, MI?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Southfield, MI. 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 Southfield, MI receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Southfield, MI, 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 Southfield, MI help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Southfield, MI, 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.
Ratings for Southfield, MI therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Southfield, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.