We provide online canine CPD and resources for therapists, to advance clinical skills and optimise the mobility of dogs.
K9HS Courses empowers therapists at every stage of their career journey.
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Who we are
We explore relevant therapeutic topics through exciting online resources and CPD courses, to optimise clinical skills advancement.
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 hydrotherapy?
The music, visuals and inspirational “story telling” took the watcher on a learning journey which was totally absorbing and gripping! We have evolved our resources to share clinical skills in a factual and heartfelt way. Whilst we are not David Attenborough or have a BBC budget, we produce learning opportunities specifically for you.
We provide an online experience unlike any you have taken before. Our K9 Therapy Hub is a monthly membership site packed full of individual bitesize CPD courses, professional templates, videos, relevant articles and journals. We also offer online CPD specialist short courses, so you have choices to support your professional progression and clinical skill advancement. Your clinical success and sustainable canine service 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 a range of free resources; free and “at cost” online specialist courses and an innovative monthly membership site called the K9 Therapy Hub. The Hub has a monthly fee of £17, fixed for the last 5 years, to support you with an amazing affordable pathway to progress clinical skills for the dogs in your professional care.
Online learning provides complete flexibility of when to study, freedom to learn anywhere and at the pace you prefer, so career advancement is super convenient. You can fit study around busy schedules, with no extra costs for travel or time away from clinic.
This approach supports an ethical philosophy of a supported journey to progress canine services and promote positive global interactions between therapists, at a sustained cost effective membership fee.
Meet Barbara Houlding
As an accredited clinical educator, I help therapists progress their canine clinical skills.
My vision is to provide support and find solutions for growth and success in the canine therapy sector. Whether new to this industry or an experienced therapist, K9HS Courses empowers you to shape your own canine career journey.
“I believe in working with each dog and their consent, to improve their mobility and lives.”
