We provide online canine CPD resources for therapists, owners and dog carers, to optimise the mobility and abilities of dogs.
K9HS empowers you to improve the lives of dogs in your care.
Barbara Houlding is proud to belong to these professional organisations
Who we are
We explore therapeutic topics through exciting online CPD courses and resources, to optimise your canine skills to improve dogs lives.
Watching Blue Planet and listening to David Attenborough’s eloquent words, whilst seeing a sloth swim across the water to find his future mate in high-definition detail, inspired an incredible “a-ha” moment. How could we bring this immersive learning experience to canine physiotherapy, musculoskeletal practice and clinical hydrotherapy?
The music, visuals and inspirational “story telling” took the watcher on a learning journey which was totally absorbing and gripping! We share canine skills in a factual and heartfelt way and whilst we are not David Attenborough or have a BBC budget, we produce learning experiences specifically for you.
Our K9 Therapy Hub is a monthly membership site packed full of individual bitesize CPD courses and we also offer online specialist short courses, so you have choices. Your success to help the dogs in your life is our goal.
What others are saying
“Barbara ran an exceptional workshop here in New Zealand for a group of our Veterinary Physiotherapists from NZAVPA (the New Zealand Animal and Veterinary Physiotherapy Association). She overflows with her anatomical, functional biomechanical and neuromotor knowledge, her vast wealth of experience and contagious enthusiasm whilst always making sure the animal’s welfare and best interest is at the centre of all that she does, whether that’s teaching or in her own practice.
We experienced some very positive and deeply emotionally charged connections and interactions with our demo dogs as Barbara taught us her canine Therapeutic Handling techniques. We hope she comes back to New Zealand again soon!”
Sarah Cruickshank, MScVetPhys, BHSc (Physiotherapy), MPNZ, ACPAT Cat A (Overseas), MCSP, HCPC, Chair NZAVPA, Director Vetphysio Ltd & VSA Physio, Principal Veterinary Physiotherapist.
benefits of Learning with K9HS Courses
We offer you free resources and “at cost” online specialist courses, plus an innovative monthly membership site called the K9 Therapy Hub. The Hub has a monthly fee of £17, to support you with an amazing discounted pathway to advance clinical skills for the dogs in your care.
Online learning provides complete flexibility of when to study, freedom to learn anywhere and at the pace you prefer, so progressing your canine care is super convenient. You can fit study around busy schedules, with no extra costs for travel or time away from clinic or home.
This ethical philosophy of sharing a supported learning journey, promotes positive global interactions between those that care for dogs, at a sustained affordable membership fee. Be a part of of this growing movement that is all about the dog!
Meet Barbara Houlding
As an accredited clinical educator, my vision is to provide support and high quality CPD opportunities to help you progress your canine skills.
Whether new or an experienced therapist, dog carer or owner, we empower you to shape your own canine journey.
“I believe in working with each dog and their consent, to improve their mobility and lives.”
