Online Professional Certificates for Current and Aspiring Pet Professionals
Check out the professional certificates available with the Drake Dog Cancer Foundation.Â
All certificates are 100% online and self-paced with unlimited lifetime access. Science is always changing, and this includes everything related to our precious pups.Â
Rest assured that you will have access for years to come once you have enrolled.
Check Out the CertificatesWhich Path is Calling You?
Pet Grief Counselor
Who it's for: The natural listener. The person friends turn to when things get hard. The one who sat with someone through the worst days of their dog's illness and knew exactly what to say.
What you'll do: Support families navigating diagnosis shock, end-of-life decisions, and the grief that follows losing a beloved dog. Work independently, alongside vet practices, or inside rescues and shelters.
Duration: 4–12 weeks depending on pace
Investment:Â $99.99
Holistic Dog Cancer Coach
Who it's for: The researcher. The one who knows which herbs reduce inflammation, which supplements support the immune system, and why what a dog eats matters as much as any prescription. You've helped your own dog, now help others.
What you'll do: Guide pet owners through the full cancer journey:Â Â Nutrition, natural therapies, quality of life, and integrative care. Work alongside veterinary teams as the trusted holistic voice families need.
Duration: 8–16 weeks depending on pace
Investment: $295
Certificate in Canine Nutrition
Who it's for: The food-obsessed dog parent. The one who reads ingredient labels, knows the difference between a raw diet and a ketogenic protocol, and has spent hours researching what actually feeds a dog fighting cancer.
What you'll do: Counsel clients on therapeutic feeding, herbal protocols, and cancer-supportive diets. The most in-demand credential in integrative canine care, and the one that opens the most doors.
Duration:Â 8-16 weeks depending on pace
Investment:Â $295.00
Your dog obsession is a career superpower. It's time to use it.
The pet wellness industry is growing fast, and the most trusted professionals in it started exactly where you are: as passionate dog lovers who couldn't stop learning. Families dealing with canine cancer need qualified, compassionate guides. That could be you.
Start free. No commitment. No deadline.
Enroll in the Free Foundation CourseMake a living doing what you love.
You can’t stop wanting to help sick dogs and the families who love them, and that instinct matters. Every anxious pet parent, every recovering rescue, every aging dog who needs extra care deserves someone who truly understands.
That someone could be you. There’s a meaningful, rewarding career waiting in the pet care world, and we’ll help you build the skills, confidence, and experience to turn your love for dogs into work that changes lives.
Review the Offerings
Certificate in Holistic Canine Cancer Support Coaching
Earn your Certificate in Canine Support Coaching and empower yourself to guide pet parents with expert care strategies, holistic wellness solutions, and personalized support for their dogs.
Pet Grief Counseling Certificate
Gain the skills to provide compassionate support and guidance to pet parents during their most challenging times with our Certificate in Pet Grief Counseling.
Certificate in Canine Nutrition
The Certificate in Canine Nutrition at the Drake Dog Cancer Foundation provides expert guidance on optimizing canine health and well-being through evidence-based dietary strategies.
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Drake Dog Cancer Community
Join the Drake Dog Cancer Community—a free, compassionate space where pet parents and pet professionals come together to share experiences, provide support, and access expert guidance on navigating canine cancer.
With a wealth of resources, advice, and understanding, this community is here to help you make informed decisions for your beloved dog. Together, we foster hope, strength, and connection every step of the way.
Your Love for Dogs is Your Superpower
The pet wellness industry is growing fast, and the most trusted professionals in it started as passionate pet owners, not textbook students. Start free today.
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Change Your Future by Following Your Passion
Throughout my journey in canine wellness, one thing has become very clear—there simply aren't enough of us out there.
That’s why I founded Drake Dog Cancer Academy: to fill that gap by offering professional certifications that help you build your credibility in this growing industry.
We're proud to provide the education and tools you need to make a difference in the world of holistic dog health and wellness.
And as we expand, we’ll be excited to introduce volunteer and internship opportunities, ensuring you have the real-world experience and support needed to kickstart your career.
(P.S.- Once you enroll in a program, you have lifetime access)
We're here to help you succeed, every step of the way.
-Amber L. Drake, Founder
