Security With Dogs
Our “Security with Dogs” services offer the ultimate deterrent against criminal activities. Well trained security dogs alongside SIA-certified handlers. Our dogs are trained to detect and deter human threats quickly.
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What Can Our Security Services Do For you?
What Duties Can Our Security Services Do?
When you hire Double Check Security your are hiring the best canine security in the UK. Here are the top ten duties we perform for our clients around the clock.
Top Ten Dog Security Duties We Perform
1. Pro-active Patrolling and Surveillance
Our trained security dogs and handlers provide regular patrols across your premises, creating a strong deterrent to unwanted activities. With our dogs on watch, you gain unmatched peace of mind and a heightened sense of security.
2. Expert Intruder Detection
Our dogs are highly skilled in spotting intruders and detecting unusual behavior. They can sense what humans might miss, providing you with advanced security that reacts instantly to potential threats.
3. Search and Rescue Support
In emergencies, our dogs are invaluable. Whether it’s locating missing persons or ensuring a secure area, our canine units bring quick, effective support to find and protect those in need.
4. Explosive Detection Services
When safety is critical, our explosive detection dogs can identify potential dangers well before they pose a risk. Ideal for high-profile locations and events, they bring an added layer of protection against unseen threats.
5. Drug Detection Expertise
From warehouses to events, our drug detection dogs are trained to spot illegal substances. With our team on-site, you can ensure a safe, drug-free environment for your employees, clients, and guests.
6. Professional Crowd Control
Our dogs are experts in crowd management, making them a smart choice for large events. They help maintain order calmly and effectively, diffusing tension and preventing incidents before they arise.
7. Building and Area Searches
Need a fast, reliable search of a building or outdoor area? Our dogs perform thorough sweeps to detect hidden threats or contraband, helping keep your space safe and secure.
8. Apprehension of Suspects
When security is tested, our dogs and handlers step up. Our canine teams are trained to assist in safe suspect apprehension, providing crucial support to law enforcement while ensuring everyone’s safety.
9. Reliable Petametre Security
Our dogs are vigilant in monitoring boundaries, keeping unauthorized people out of restricted areas. With our canine units securing your perimeter, you’ll have the protection and peace of mind your site deserves.
10. Positive Public Engagement
Our teams don’t just protect—they also participate in community events and demonstrations, helping foster trust and goodwill with the public. We show that security can be both effective and approachable.
Our people who provide dog services are all SIA licenced and DBS checked professionals who excel in customer service, crime deterrence and risk management. Our security personnel are highly trained to ensure the safety of your assets, employees, and visitors while upholding a professional, welcoming environment.
Why Choose Double Check Security for Your Dog Security Provision?
What Are The Key Benefits of Our Canine Security Services?
Spotting Hidden Threats
Our security dogs are trained to find threats that humans may miss, like drugs or explosives. With their powerful sense of smell, our canine teams help spot risks quickly and keep everyone safe.
Powerful Crime Deterrent
Just having a security dog on-site can discourage criminal activity. Their alertness and readiness make trespassers think twice, keeping your property and people protected.
Fast, Reliable and Reponse
Our dogs are quick and can cover large areas in no time. When there’s suspicious activity, they respond faster, keeping things under control and preventing issues from escalating.
Flexible For Any Setting
Whether it’s large sites, busy events, or residential areas, our dogs adapt easily to different environments. They bring reliable, tailored protection wherever you need it.
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Drop us your requirements and we will get back to you same day with a free no obligation dog security quotation.
What Sectors Do We Provide Dog Security Services To?
Our Canine Security Solutions Serve These Sectors
Law Enforcement
Our specially trained dogs support police forces by detecting drugs, explosives, and assisting in search and rescue missions. Their presence strengthens public safety and enhances operational efficiency.
Military
In high-stakes environments, our dogs provide patrol, detection, and search and rescue support to armed forces, ensuring heightened security and rapid response.
Transportation Hubs
Airports and railway stations benefit from our detection dogs, who screen passengers and luggage for prohibited items like explosives and narcotics, ensuring a safer travel experience.
Event Security
For large events such as concerts and sports gatherings, our dogs manage crowds, detect contraband, and create a strong deterrent to potential threats, keeping attendees safe.
Private Businesses
Our canine units patrol corporate properties, deterring intruders and offering a visible security presence that reinforces safety for employees and visitors.
Private Homes
Our SIA guards with dogs monitor for physical breaches and keep the perimetre secure at homes throughout London and the United Kingdom.
Search and Rescue Operations
Our search dogs are trained to locate missing persons in a range of settings, from urban areas to disaster zones, providing crucial support in time-sensitive rescue efforts.
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What Is Our Recruitment, Training And Retention Strategy?
How Do We Recruit, Train and Retain The Best Security Dog Handlers?
BS7858-Compliant Screening for Trustworthy Security
To ensure the highest standards of trust and safety, we adhere to the BS7858 standard for all security personnel. This process includes identity verification, criminal record checks, and a five-year employment history review, ensuring each guard’s integrity and reliability. Financial checks are also part of the screening, offering additional reassurance for roles involving high-value assets or sensitive areas.
Tailored Placement to Fit Client Needs
We match our guards to any sectors—such as hotels, governmental sites or banks or even multi tenanted office blocks—based on the operational requirements and individual guard strengths. This approach enhances efficiency and ensures that each guard is both qualified and suited to the environment they serve.
Managed and Monitored Security Services
Our guards are trained and vetted to the government standard as designated by the Security Industry Authority. Our services meet BS7499 standards which are best practices for managing security. This standard specifies methods for incident handling, emergency procedures, and maintaining a professional presence, ensuring guards are prepared for various scenarios in every sector.
Training and Retention of Our Security Dog Handlers.
Our commitment to training doesn’t end with selection; it extends through the career of each officer to ensure continuous improvement and adaptability.
What Security Training do we give?
Our security training programs are tailored to the given environment and cover essential skills, including customer service, first impressions, incident training, recognising suspicious behaviour, conflict management, emergency response, physical intervention, and effective access control procedures. This training ensures guards are well prepared to manage potential risks, handle crises, and maintain a safe, secure workplace.
How do we keep our staff for longer?
Retention is key to building a stable, experienced team. We emphasise a supportive work culture, providing ongoing opportunities for growth and development. This approach, aligned with standards like BS8406, helps maintain high morale and ensures our clients benefit from guards who are committed and familiar with their role, ultimately delivering a consistent level of security.
What Is Some of the Technology we use for our Dog security clients?
How Does Our Technology Enhance The Dog Handler Service?
Lone Worker Safety
Security Software
Guard Patrol Software
Our Guard Patrol Monitoring System tracks guards' movements, ensuring all areas of your building are covered and securely monitored. This transparency offers peace of mind by showing precisely where security is most needed.
Online Incident Reporting
Real-Time Reports
Online Incident Reporting
Our mobile-based incident reporting tool streamlines how incidents are logged and addressed. Managers receive updates in real-time, creating a smoother workflow and ensuring any issues are resolved efficiently.
Roster Management Software
Real-Time Reports
Staff Management Software
With Timegate, we ensure every guard is at the right place, on time, and ready to go. This precise scheduling means stores are consistently covered, providing reliable, uninterrupted security that’s visible to staff and customers alike.
Digital Tracking Technology
Invoicing accuracy
Digital Tracking Technology
Timegate records shift patterns and attendance automatically, so there’s complete transparency about each guard’s schedule and patrols. This digital record lets managers view staffing and performance metrics easily, ensuring high standards and accountability.
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Drop us your requirements and we will get back to you same day with a free no obligation dog security quotation.
What Do our Dog Handler CLients Say About Double Check Security?
Do We Have Testimonials? Yes we Do!
Drug Detection Dogs at Music Festival
“For our festival this year, we chose Double Check Security Group for their specialised dog security services. The dogs were incredibly effective in drug detection, helping to stop certain offenders from entering the site with illicit substances. The handlers were courteous and professional, integrating seamlessly with the rest of the event security team they provided. Their proactive approach ensured that all attendees felt safe without feeling overwhelmed by the presence of security dogs.”
Laura E – Event Co-ordinator
A Safe Construction Site With Dog & Security Guard
“Implementing Double Check Security Group’s dog security service at our construction sites has been a game-changer. The presence of trained security dogs has zeroed theft and caught vandals in the act. The dog handlers are not only skilled in managing the dogs but are also trained in conflict management, which has been important in stamping out local criminal elements when we are in the construction phase.. This strategic security layer has undoubtedly improved our out of hours security and reduced loss..
Elliot W – Events Coordinator
Dedicated Warehouse Security
“Utilising Double Check Security Group’s dog patrol services for our distribution center has significantly tightened up our security. The patrol dogs are not only quick and responsive but also exceptionally well trained and only act on command. Their handlers are professional and well-coordinated, providing us with nightly reports that detail any incidents or unusual activities. This level of detailed service and reliability ensures our assets are protected around the clock.”
Ravesh S – General Manager
What Security Dog Services Do We Do?
We Provide a Full Range of Canine Security Services
Vacant Property Security
Vacant Property Security
Dogs are used to patrol properties that are temporarily unoccupied, providing a visible deterrent to trespassers and potential vandals
Industrial & Commercial Security
Industrial & Commercial Security
Guards are stationed at industrial sites and construction zones to manage access, monitor the premises, and prevent theft or vandalism. This can also include emergency response and conflict management
Construction Site Security
Construction Site Security
On construction sites, dogs help to protect the premises overnight or when construction is not active, covering large areas that may change frequently and pose unique risks due to their layout and the presence of valuable machinery or materials
Detection Services
Detection Services
Dogs trained in detection work specialize in identifying illicit substances or dangerous items, such as drugs, explosives, or firearms. These dogs are commonly used in environments like airports, schools, and public events to ensure safety and enforce law
Event Security Dogs
Event Security Dogs
These dogs are used to enhance security at large events, working with handlers to manage crowds and deter potential threats. They are trained to be calm in busy environments but can act decisively if a threat is detected
Mobile Patrol With Dogs
Patrol Services
These dogs are used to patrol large areas of land, including high-crime areas or large sites where the perimeter needs to be regularly checked. They act as both a deterrent and an active participant in security protocols, alerting handlers to any intrusions
What Accreditations and Certifications Does Double Check Security Have?
We Are a Government Approved SIA Contractor
Our Security With Dog Service is 5 Star Rated
Double Check Security’s dog security services are consistently recognized for excellence, boasting an outstanding average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars across various online review platforms. Our clients in the dog security sector appreciate our dedication, reflected in a 95% customer satisfaction rate and a 98% client retention rate.
Double Check Security stands by its commitment to ensure a secure and protective environment through expertly handled and trained security dogs.
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Detection Capabilities
Security dogs have a sense of smell that is approximately 40 times more sensitive than that of humans, making them extremely effective in detecting explosives or illegal drugs. This heightened sense allows them to perform searches and screenings much more quickly and reliably than human-only teams.
Speed & Coverage
Security dogs can cover large areas quickly, with the ability to sprint at speeds of 15-20 mph. This makes them particularly useful for patrolling large properties or chasing down individuals if necessary.
Save Money
Employing a single security guard with a dog can be more cost-effective than deploying multiple human guards. This setup not only reduces manpower costs but also enhances the deterrence factor, as the presence of a dog is often seen as a more formidable obstacle to potential intruders.
K9 Versatility
Dogs in security roles are versatile, capable of performing various functions from patrolling and crowd control at events to specific detection tasks. They can operate in a range of environments, which makes them valuable assets in both planned security arrangements and reactive situations.
How Do We Create a Safer Environment?
Why Our Dog Security Is Important For Our Customers?
Dog Safety & Client Satisfaction
Our canine security teams, composed of SIA-approved handlers and well-trained security dogs, play a pivotal role in safeguarding diverse environments. From construction sites to industrial facilities to private residential properties, our dogs add a significant layer of security. This heightened security protects the premises as a dog can cover a much larger area than a traditional manned guard., making it a cost effective security solution for clients across the UK with big sites to protect.
A Protected Site With Security Dogs
A secure site patrolled by trained security dogs offers an enhanced layer of protection, making it a formidable environment against intrusions. These dogs, paired with skilled handlers, are not only a physical deterrent but also a highly effective surveillance asset due to their acute senses. The presence of these canine units significantly increases the security posture, as they can detect and respond to threats faster than human-only security measures. This combination of rapid response capabilities and heightened sensory perception ensures that the site remains well-protected around the clock, maintaining peace of mind for property owners and occupants alike.
attentive, adaptive teamwork
Tailored to meet the unique demands of each client, our canine units offer flexibility to handle varying levels of activity and different security challenges. Whether it’s a high-traffic event or a specific area that needs focused attention, our teams adjust effectively to maintain order and safety.
Tailored Security Solutions
Recognising that each site has its own security challenges, we customize our canine services to align with your specific needs and budget. This personalized approach ensures optimal use of your security resources, making our canine units an integral part of your overall safety strategy.
Do you want a dog security company that cares about human and animal welfare?
At Double Check Security, we prioritize the welfare of both our human team members and the security dogs that are pivotal to our operations. Our commitment to these ethical standards not only supports their health and happiness but also enhances the overall effectiveness of our security services.
#1 Leading in Dog & Handler Welfare
We place a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of our security teams and their canine partners. Ensuring that both handlers and dogs are well-cared for is fundamental to maintaining high standards in our security services. Happy and healthy teams lead to better safety outcomes and client satisfaction.
Support and Development For Handlers & Dogs
Continuous training and development are crucial for our handlers and dogs. We provide regular health checks, suitable rest periods, and ongoing skills training, which ensures that both handlers and dogs are always at their best, both physically and mentally.
Dedicated To Comprehensive Care
Our duty of care extends to comprehensive wellbeing programs that include health benefits for our handlers and veterinary care for our dogs. This holistic approach to team care fosters a sense of community and loyalty across our company, ensuring a motivated and dedicated workforce.
By upholding high standards of care for both our human and animal team members, Double Check Security not only adheres to ethical practices but also ensures robust and reliable security services.
Looking For A Security Job With Your Dog?
If you’d like some regular dog security work from a highly-rated dog handler security company, then apply online today! We’re always on the lookout for the best dog handlers the UK has to offer to help secure our venues . We’ll endeavour to provide you with dog security job that fit in with your availability near to where you live.
What Are Our Positive Difference As a Security Provider?
What Sets Us Apart From Other Security Companies?
Specialised Security Solutions With Dogs
Why work with us? Our team develops security plans tailored to each client, ensuring that your specific needs and budget are met. We provide professional, high-quality services designed to protect your property and people with precision and care.
Highly Trained and Skilled Staff
Why choose Double Check Security? Our personnel are rigorously trained to manage a range of security situations with confidence and professionalism. With SIA accreditation, our team brings expertise you can trust in any environment.
Proactive Approach To Risk Management
Why depend on us? We focus on preventing issues before they arise, actively identifying and addressing potential threats. Our proactive measures ensure that your site stays secure, giving you peace of mind.
Cutting Edge Security Technology
Why engage with us? We integrate the latest technology into our services, from advanced surveillance to real-time monitoring systems. Our approach combines expert human oversight with modern tech to strengthen your security.
Get a Quote For Your Dog Security!
Drop us your requirements and we will get back to you same day with a free no obligation dog security quotation.
What Areas Do We Provide k9 Security Services To?
Where Do We Provide K9 Security Services?
We provide our SIA K9 security service across the United Kingdom From London to all the major UK cities and towns. Click below to view our full service offering in your region from key holding and alarm response to mobile patrols to manned guarding services.
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