We provide online canine CPD courses for therapists and dog carers, to optimise the mobility and abilities of the dogs they see.
K9HS empowers you to improve the lives of the dogs in your care.
Who we are
We explore and share therapeutic topics from a clinical perspective, to optimise your canine skills and 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! K9HS Courses shares canine skills in a factual and heartfelt way and whilst we are not David Attenborough or have a BBC budget, we produce learning experiences and opportunities specifically for you.
Our K9 Therapy Hub is full of individual certificated bitesize CPD courses, exploring canine Techniques + Tools, Professionalism, Breed Biology, Canine Conditions and Functional Anatomy from a clinical perspective. Plus, we added a Template Toolbox, Article Library, Video Toolbox and interactive Community Space with extra Micro CPD.
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, which has a fixed monthly £17 fee to provide you with an amazing discounted service, to advance and shape your canine clinical skills.
Online learning offers you great flexibility of when to study, freedom to learn anywhere and at the pace you prefer, so progressing your canine skills has never been easier. 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 dog focused individuals, at an affordable membership fee. Want to be a part of our growing community of canine therapeutic care, which is all about the dog!
Meet Barbara Houlding
As an accredited clinical educator, my vision is to share a supportive and high quality CPD experience, to help you advance your canine skills for the dogs in your life.
Are you a new or experienced therapist, dog carer or owner? We empower you to shape your canine learning and skills.
“I advocate to work with each dog and their consent, to optimise their mobility, improve canine care and lives.”
