Security Dog Handling Services

Security dog handling services

Why use an NSI approved security dog handling company?

Security dog handling services can be used in a wide range of environments to protect people and property. For instance, your business may wish to prevent unwanted incursion on your land or property, evict squatters from vacant property, safeguard a full warehouse or isolate property from theft or vandalism.

By choosing an NSI approved company you can be assured your security dog handler is an SIA licensed (where applicable) individual operating with a dog specifically trained to British Standards in either general purpose security and/or detection.

NSI approved security dog handlers work to British Standards

BS 8517-1 for general purpose security dogs ensuring:

Appropriate insurance for the services provided
Robust processes for kennelling and husbandry of the dogs
Handlers meet strict requirements for health and welfare of the dogs including an annual health examination and a fit for duty certification from a veterinary surgeon
Use of specified appropriate clothing, equipment and vehicles
Handlers hold appropriate SIA Security Guarding licences
Handlers and dogs have completed a total of at least 50 hours of handler training and monthly refresher training

BS 8517-2 for detection dogs:

This part of BS 8517 gives recommendations for the operational use of a detection dog by a detection dog handler when providing passive and proactive detection services, e.g. drugs, firearms, munitions, explosives. NSI approved companies are assessed to the standards related to BS 8517-1 plus specific training for the dog in:

Passive drug detection, pro-active drug detection, weapons recovery, explosive materials
Restrictions on the dogs operational hours
Independent team assessments of both the handler and dog