The K9 Therapy Hub

Together, we advance the standard of canine care.

Join our online therapists' community to advance your clinical practice. Stay at the leading edge of your profession with a holistic approach that integrates proven clinical techniques, fosters business sustainability and nurtures your wellbeing.

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43 Years Experience
Certificated CPD
Clinically Proven Tools
Ethical Pricing

Advancing Your Practice

  • Seeking evidence-based solutions backed by the clinical experience of a specialist?
  • Looking for advanced CPD courses that move beyond standard approaches?
  • Wanting a dynamic, "dip-in-and-out" resource library to support your daily clinical decisions?
  • Needing to fulfill annual CPD requirements with a high-quality interactive experience?
  • Looking for a friendly, professional community to advance your practical skills?

You’re not alone – that’s why we created the K9 Therapy Hub.

Working in canine therapy can sometimes feel isolating, especially when managing complex cases. The Hub is your supportive online community to share ideas, collaborate effectively and progress your canine service.

Barbara Houlding

"I built this Hub to share my clinical experience and support practitioners in their daily practice."

Barbara Houlding

Accredited Clinical Educator + Past IRVAP Chair

Integrated Clinical Advancements

Canine Rehab Clinical Hydrotherapy Canine Physiotherapy Manual Therapies Therapeutic Massage
Movement Therapies Exercise Therapies Professionalism Business Optimisation Therapist Wellbeing
K9HS Movement Therapies

Even Experts Need a Fresh Perspective.

As a professional, this Hub is all about advancing clinical skills and adapting your approach to ensure optimal outcomes for the dogs in your care.

When managing a demanding daily caseload, the Hub provides the perfect space to explore and take what you need. Whether you are dipping in for quick clinical support or engaging for the long term, the Hub is built specifically for you to stay updated and ahead with The Therapist's Toolkit and our CPD courses.

Structured to Fit Your Practice

I know how hard-working you are and the energy it takes to balance a busy clinic schedule. That’s why the Hub offers flexible pathways, combining structured CPD courses with an interactive resource library called The Therapist's Toolkit. The Hub gives you choices, so you can access exactly what you need at a time that works for you.

CERTIFICATED CPD

Bitesize CPD Courses

2-4 Hours

Review a specific topic or refresh your memory on a key concept. Short, sharp and practical.

ADVANCED PRACTICE

Portfolio CPD Courses

12+ Hours

Comprehensive structured study to expand your service provision and deepen your clinical expertise.

MICRO CPD & TOOLS

The Therapist's Toolkit

15-55 Mins

Packed with dynamic micro CPD. Access interactive videos, articles and forms to use straight away in your practice.

Everything You Need in One Place

As a member, you have complete access, with no restrictions, to our structured CPD courses and The Therapist's Toolkit. You can choose to explore a course when you have the time, or grab a 15-minute micro CPD topic in a spare moment to answer a daily clinical problem. It's a perfectly balanced system providing everything you need to stay at the leading edge of canine therapy.

Portfolio Courses

Included in your membership: In-depth, certificated courses to expand and advance your clinical skills for a safe, successful and sustainable practice.

Canine First Aid

Canine First Aid

Be fully prepared for any clinical emergency. Equip yourself with the advanced practical skills to act quickly, ensuring every dog in your care remains safe.

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Optimise Your Business Goals

Optimise Your Business Goals

Ready to refine your practice? Audit your business model and use calm marketing to attract organic referrals and build a resilient, sustainable practice.

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Canine Hydrotherapy Water Management

Canine Hydrotherapy Water Management

Safe and consistently balanced water is essential for clinical hydrotherapy. Effective problem solving for complex challenges is key for water quality assurance.

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Concepts of Clinical Hydrotherapy

Concepts of Clinical Hydrotherapy

Explore the five pillars of clinical hydrotherapy to ensure safe and effective practice.

Disclaimer: This is CPD study and not a license or qualification to practice.

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Navigate Your Clinical Advancement

ALL CPD COURSES ARE STRUCTURED INTO 5 THERAPEUTIC TRACKS

Canine Conditions
Functional Anatomy
Techniques + Tools
Professionalism
Breed Biology

80 ACTIVE CPD COURSES + 88 MICRO CPD EXPERIENCES

The Resilient Therapist
Clinical Mechanics: Normal + Abnormal Canine Gait
Communication Skills
Border Collie: A Clinical Perspective
Professionalism for Therapists
Smart Goals + Outcome Measures
Canine Movement Shaping Techniques
Clinical Collar Techniques
Canine Health Checks + Monitoring
The Evidence Based Therapist
Therapeutic Y-Harness
Clinical Mechanics: Scapulothoracic Joint
Clinic Enrichment Techniques
Clinical Anatomy: Triceps Brachii Muscle
Therapeutic Visual Indicators
Boxer: A Clinical Perspective
Standard Operating Procedures
Therapeutic Lead Techniques
MDT + Circle of Care
Canine KPC + Therapeutic Holds
Clinical Risk Assessment
Clinical Mechanics: The Proprioceptive System
Therapeutic Showering Techniques
Therapeutic Handling Techniques
The Resilient Therapist
Clinical Mechanics: Normal + Abnormal Canine Gait
Communication Skills
Border Collie: A Clinical Perspective
Professionalism for Therapists
Smart Goals + Outcome Measures
Canine Movement Shaping Techniques
Clinical Collar Techniques
Canine Health Checks + Monitoring
The Evidence Based Therapist
Therapeutic Y-Harness
Clinical Mechanics: Scapulothoracic Joint
Clinic Enrichment Techniques
Clinical Anatomy: Triceps Brachii Muscle
Therapeutic Visual Indicators
Boxer: A Clinical Perspective
Standard Operating Procedures
Therapeutic Lead Techniques
MDT + Circle of Care
Canine KPC + Therapeutic Holds
Clinical Risk Assessment
Clinical Mechanics: The Proprioceptive System
Therapeutic Showering Techniques
Therapeutic Handling Techniques

An Immersive Dynamic Experience

Video Analysis

Interactive video players that follow your scroll, to review footage whilst taking notes.

Engaging Interactives

Fast track your brain processing with engaging perspectives to optimise progression.

Expert Guidance

Pathways that support your decision making, backed by real-life clinical scenarios.

Peer Connection

A private, safe space to share insights and discuss complex cases with other professionals.

The Therapist's Toolkit

Packed with dynamic micro CPD topics (ranging from 15 to 55 minutes), including interactive videos, articles and clinical forms ready for immediate use in your practice.

Clinical SOPs

Step-by-step protocols for consistent excellence and clinical safety.

Decision Trees

Guided clinical pathways to support complex decision making.

Case Studies

Real-life cases reviewed and analysed for practical application.

Audit Checklists

Self-reflection tools to audit and refine your clinical skill-set.

The Clinical Growth + Partnership Journey

Building your expertise is like growing a tree; it takes time, the right environment and a deep root system of knowledge and skills, centered around the dog in your care.

Qualification
The Knowledge Base
Newly Qualified
The Sapling Phase
Novice
Expanding Your Canopy
Experienced
Clinical Depth
Specialist
The Mature Tree

Advancing Your Clinical Techniques

The therapist - dog partnership is at the heart of what we do. Every technique shared focuses on working with the dog's consent and delivering the best possible treatment.

Take a Look Inside the Hub

Experience a dynamic and diverse platform designed specifically for you. Choose your focus: access immediate clinical support with The Therapist's Toolkit, advance your clinical skills through exciting Bitesize CPD, or explore our in-depth Portfolio courses.

Unified Member Dashboard

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Accessible Professional Advancement

"I believe excellent CPD shouldn't come with barriers. We offer a fixed fee of £17/month for full access to all our courses and The Therapist's Toolkit. No hidden tiers, just complete transparency and unrestricted access."

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The Ethical Membership

£17/month
  • Certificated CPD courses providing verified study hours for your professional portfolio
  • The Therapist's Toolkit offers you micro CPD for moment-to-moment clinical support
  • Consent-focused protocols developed to nurture the therapist-dog partnership
  • Dynamic professional forms including clinical templates, audit checklists and wellbeing trackers
  • Clinical Community access for collaborative case support and professional peer networking
  • Ethical Pricing Promise: Premium professional access with complete transparency
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Your Questions Answered

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Yes, every CPD course has an individual verified certificate with your name, date, topic and study hours, to add to your CPD Portfolio.
Not at all! The learning space is very easy to navigate with a tour, navigation search tools and support. All you need is reliable wifi linked to your device. You can email any questions and our community space is a great place for support.
You are in control and can unsubscribe at any time. This is easy to do via your account settings. You can cancel when you want, plus easily rejoin again when it works for you.

Keeping-up-to-date has never been easier, you can dip in and out of the Hub or stay as a member to make sure you don't miss out on our new courses and the extraordinary dynamic resource library.

Ready to advance your clinical skills within a supportive community?

Join therapeutic professionals globally for immediate support in your daily clinical practice and to seamlessly streamline your annual CPD.

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