We offer online K9 CPD courses to progress your skills & optimise canine function and mobility.
K9HS empowers you to improve the lives of the dogs in your care.
WhAt we offer
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 CPD courses, exploring canine Techniques + Tools, Clinical Hydrotherapy, Professionalism, Breed Biology, Canine Conditions and Functional Anatomy from a clinical perspective. Plus, it has a Template Toolbox, Canine Library, Video Toolbox and interactive Community Space.
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.
why Learn with us
We offer you free resources and an “at cost” innovative monthly membership site called the K9 Therapy Hub, with a fixed monthly £17 fee providing you with a One-Stop-Hub to advance your canine clinical skills.
Online learning offers you great flexibility of when to study, the freedom to learn anywhere and at your preferred pace. Progressing your canine skills has never been easier, fitting micro study around busy schedules, with no extra costs for travel or time away from clinic or home.
Our ethical philosophy of sharing a supported learning journey at an affordable monthly membership fee, means you can keep up-to-date and ahead with clinically reasoned techniques, knowledge of the “why” of your treatment choices and ensure the best care for every dog you see.
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.”
