Take your care for pets to the next level.
Advance Your Animal-Hospice Career
You’re here because “good enough” isn’t good enough. At Love, Baxter, we spotlight the best resources for animal-care professionals, and Animal Hospice Group (AHG) is our top pick for turning compassion into certified expertise.
Why AHG + Love, Baxter?
Love, Baxter gathers the field’s most trusted training in one place, so you don’t waste hours hunting for the real deal. AHG delivers it: a structured, three-tier program backed by industry leaders and a global network of mentors. Together, we make your next step clear, credible, and career-changing.
The Three-Level Certification Path
Level 1 — Certified Animal Hospice Foundations (CAHF)
Self-paced video coursework (~25 hrs) that builds rock-solid hospice and palliative-care fundamentals.
Level 2 — Certified Animal Hospice Counselor (CAHC)
Live sessions + counseling simulations that sharpen client-communication and support skills.
Level 3 — Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP)
Capstone case study, advanced tutorials that prepare you to support clients and participate with veterinary professionals on Interdisciplinary Teams.
Finish one level, earn a digital badge, and unlock the next.
Prepare for endless benefits.
Who the Program Serves
- Pet-loss & grief counselors adding clinical & practical depth
- Physical animal care practitioners, such as in-home caregivers, pet sitters, and canine massage therapists
- Spiritual and energy practitioners, including reiki, sound healing, and animal chaplains
- Holistic and Integrative practitioners blending evidence-based hospice work
- Veterinarians, technicians, and nurses are ready to elevate end-of-life care
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on skills to ease pain and guide families with confidence
- Industry-recognized credentials and CE credits
- Membership in a global support network of hospice professionals
- Priority placement (and a “Certified” badge) in the Love, Baxter directory
Investment & Flexible Payments
Transparent tuition, multiple payment plans, and periodic Love, Baxter partner discounts—full details appear at checkout on the AHG site.
Real testimonials:
“Such amazing company to be in. I’m looking forward to collaborating and bringing more light to our mission, animal hospice and self care for all animal workers on the planet.”
– Elizabeth Allen
– Dr. Alice Kay Lovelace
– Carol Ann Rowehl
Become a Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP)
and Learn How to Provide Compassionate End-of-Life Care for Animals and Support for Their Families.
Animal Hospice Group has developed a comprehensive training program for individuals providing end-of-life care to pets and support to their caregivers, offering three levels of certification programs covering hospice and palliative care fundamentals, counseling, and how to apply your new skills to your future role(s). You will receive the CAHP credentials once you have completed all of the program levels.
Explore your options here:
Level 1
Certified Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Foundations (CAHF)
This foundational level dives into the essentials of animal hospice—from terminal diagnosis to peaceful transition.
24 self-paced lectures (27 hrs)
Comfort care & pain management basics
How to collaborate inside an interdisciplinary care team
Level 2
Certified Animal Hospice Counselor Training (CAHC)
Prerequisite: AHG Level 1 CAHF Credentials
Move from theory to practice with immersive role-play that builds advanced communication & grief-support skills.
18 hrs live online session simulations
Guiding tough end-of-life decisions
Supporting families through anticipatory & post-loss grief
Applying counseling frameworks in clinics & at home
Level 3
Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner Training (CAHP)
Prerequisite: AHG Level 2 CAHC Credentials
Lead with Confidence:
Create a case-study portfolio, work closely with mentors, and tackle complex real-world scenarios.
Estimated 54 hours of training
Critical-thinking & program design
Mentored family support (individual & group)
Building partnerships with vets & pet-care orgs
Credential Earned: CAHP badge
Frequently Asked Questions
How will the AHG Certification Program help me in my career and/or in my life with animals?
You will be qualified to offer your own services, and by working alongside veterinary practitioners, you will be able to provide comprehensive hospice care for your own animals or those of others with confidence and competence.
Who is a candidate for the AHG Certification Program?
The following IDT members can benefit from animal hospice education and experience:
- Animal Caregivers
- Animal Communicators
- Animal Hospice Case Workers
- Animal Chaplains and Clergy
- Counselors and Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professionals
- Integrative / Alternative Therapy Practitioners (i.e. those who use Bach Flower and other Essences, aromatherapy, animal communication, medical intuition, etc).
- Grief Counselors and Bereavement Support Facilitators for Pet Parents
- Healing Touch Massage Therapists Specializing in Dogs
- Pet Cremation Specialists and Pet Crematory Staff
- Pet Massage Therapists
- Mental Health and Social Workers
- Pet Loss Specialists
- Pet Sitters and Pet Walkers
- Animal Rehabilitation and Warm Water Therapists
- Animal Reiki Practitioners and other Animal Energy Workers
- Animal Rescue Staff, Animal Shelter Staff, and Animal Sanctuary Staff
- Animal Spiritual Counselors
- Photographers Specializing in Senior Pets and Pet Memorialization
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Assistants
- Veterinary Nurses/ Technicians
- Veterinary Practice Managers
- Veterinary Client Liaisons
- Veterinary Clinic Office Managers
- Veterinary Pharmacists
- Veterinary Receptionists, Support Staff, and Kennel Staff
- Volunteers for Animal Related Organizations
Once I complete the program, what could I do as a Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP)?
Graduates who earn their “CAHP” are well-qualified to collaborate with caregiving families and all team members to contribute to the shared goal of achieving optimal quality of life until the end of life for animal family members.
For example, offer your services in collaboration with:
- Animal hospitals/clinics
- Animal sanctuaries, shelters, and/or rescue centers
- Animal holistic care centers or stores
- At-home consultations with families and their animals
- Develop social media support groups and offer support
- Add to your continuing education if you are already an animal professional
- And, many other opportunities
Do I have to attend all the Zoom Discussion Group meetings while I am doing the Coursework?
There is a signup for each Discussion Group, and you will be emailed the Zoom link each time.
You are required to attend a minimum of 8 hours of Discussion Group meetings during the time you are doing the Coursework (Level 1 Foundations). Although you are more than welcome to attend every Discussion Group meeting while completing the modules.
The Discussion Groups are held two to three times per month from 75 minutes up to 2 hours (depending on topic and facilitator).
What is the difference between the AHG Levels 1, 2, and 3 Animal Hospice Certification Programs?
The AHG Animal Hospice Certification Programs are structured into three levels, each with specific requirements and qualifications:
Level 1 – Certified Animal Hospice Foundations: This is the initial level, where students must complete Modules 1-9 and pass a comprehensive examination to earn the “Certificate of Completion” and the designation of “Certified Animal Hospice Foundations” (CAHF). This certificate provides students with the flexibility to advance to Level 2 at a later time.
Level 2 – Certified Animal Hospice Counselor: After successfully completing Level 1, students can progress to Level 2, focusing on more advanced concepts in animal hospice care, pet caregiver support, role-playing, and practical applications.
Level 3 – Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner (CAHP): Upon completing Level 2 and passing further assessments and assignments, students earn the title of “Certified Animal Hospice Practitioner” (CAHP). This level helps you focus and hone in on your future role in the field, signifying a higher degree of expertise and proficiency in the field of animal hospice.
Each level builds on the previous one, providing a comprehensive framework for professional development in animal hospice care.
Ready to Level Up?
Enroll in Level 1 today and begin building the skills, confidence, and credentials that distinguish exceptional caregivers. Your future patients—and their people—will thank you.