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Francis R.

Service Dog Trainer/Dog Trainer

San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Dog training
Hi! My name is Francis, and I can provide either dog/service dog training in your own home/local public areas. I have logged over 2000 hours of PTSD service dog training, and 4+ years with professional experience with training service dogs (i. e. 'assistance dog' license @ the Humane Society of San Diego) and pets. I graduated...
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Part Time Caregiver Available -Rehabilitation Therapy Experience

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Visiting nurse
personal care
dementia
respite care
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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Trusted Childcare Provider With Teaching And Therapy Background

San Diego, CA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm Drew, and I bring a unique blend of professional training and hands-on experience to childcare. I'm a substitute teacher with experience across elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, so I'm confident managing groups of kids, supporting learning, and keeping things fun and structured. I'm also currently earning...
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San Diego, CA

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$19/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Part-time Pet sitter Available

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Hello! My name is Kaylee, and I am looking for a dog walking position while I study for the boards for physical therapy. I have been a pet sitter for various families since high school, and am also a current dog owner as well (husky named Rue!) Please feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions!
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Live By The Belief In The Human Animal Bond

San Diego, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I am happy to provide exercise, in home care and light grooming as needed for all breeds of cats and dogs. Many years of experience with all kinds of animals, currently have dogs, cats and horses. Looking to take care of someone else's as mine are not with me at the moment. Worked for Humane Societies, Pet Partners (therapy...
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Registered Behavior Technician

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
I have three years of experience working in-home with children ages 1-15 years old diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I currently work in Early intervention where I provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to babies ages 0-3 years old with a diagnosis of autism or who show early signs of autism. I graduate in the Summer...
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Dedicated Caregiver With Expertise In Early Education And Behavioral Therapy

San Diego, CA

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$27/hr
14 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm 34 years old, started working with kids started with my mom and spread to our family. My mom opened her own preschool in São Paulo, Brazil, and I helped her for over 7 years. When I moved to the U. S., I worked as a babysitter for 5 years, starting in Florida and eventually moving to San Diego. During that time, I worked...
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San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
Hi, I am interested in doing some dog sitting for large friendly dogs. It is important that there be cats/rabbits as I am allergic and no violence from your dog. No allergies to dogs though luckily because they are my favorite! I am happy to do long walks, feeding, light grooming, tidy the living space and pick up after the dog...
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San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have pet sat before with 2 border collies and a cat. I have 1 border collie mix and a fish of my own. I love all types of animals. I will help take care of them how they need. I also have babysat periodically for about 4 years. I have also worked as a behavior therapist, focusing on ABA therapy for children with autism. I can...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I recently graduated UCSD majoring in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and minoring in environmental studies. I was born and raised in San Diego, with a brief period of my childhood spent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Others would describe me as trustworthy, enthusiastic, patient, humorous, empathetic, dependable, and...
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San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Drew. I've always been an animal lover, and I'd be excited to help care for your pets like they're my own. I have years of experience caring for dogs and cats, including walking, feeding, giving medications, and providing plenty of love and playtime. Whether your pet is a high-energy pup who needs long walks or a shy...
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Household Help

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
General room cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I have nannied and done household services for 10+ years. Everyone thinks it's funny that I love cooking, cleaning, laundry, pet duties, etc.. but it is my therapy!
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Babysitting And Dog Sitting

San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as caring, considerate, and friendly. I like working with animals because they have their own unique personalities and ways of communicating. I love the challenge and reward of forming a genuine connection with them, and there's something incredibly fulfilling about understanding and caring for them...
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Home Health Care Aide/ Caregiver - Ages: Elderly (8 Years)

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
personal care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Provide services to disabled elderly clients in their homes. Duties included but were not limited to administering medicines, noticing changes in health condition, helping with personal care (bathing, dressing, hair, brushing teeth, etc) running errands, meal preparation, physical therapy, and housekeeping.
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Inclusive Care Provider

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Being neurodivergent myself, I recognize the importance of inclusivity and working toward independence when it seems impossible. I have a background in tutoring, teaching, and providing speech therapy services for those with special needs from ages 4-78. I have had training in behavior management and emotional regulation, and I...
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Dedicated, Friendly, Caring!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm based in Point Loma, with reliable transportation and a friendly, social, and caring demeanor. With a foundation in professional behavioral therapy, where I specialized in working with neurodivergent children, coupled with some years of hands-on nanny/babysitting experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge to...

Brittany Y. says "Janice is amazing! She sat for our house and dog, Odie, for 5 nights and it was so easy and comforting! Janice was very communicative via text message...

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Caring For All Creatures Big And Small...

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
daily feeding
dog training
administration of medicine
grooming
+ 1 more
Hi There! My name is Gabby and by day, I'm a full-time wildlife care specialist for the San Diego Zoo. By afternoon/night, I hope to help support you and your family thrive in a variety of ways, from babysitting and elder care, to helping mom or dad with tasks around the house, to pet sitting/walking/training. I have extensive...
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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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  • 546 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.96/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.5

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 $22.96 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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