ABOUT US

DK9UK is a family run business based in the highlands of Perthshire providing accredited handler training and operational search dog services to a range of diverse clients.

After more than a decade living in the United States working for the department of corrections as a unit security officer & dog handler, Ian made the move back to Scotland with his family where he is one of Scotland's only independently licensed operational drug & firearms detection dog handlers. Most recently in 2020 after a year long mentorship Ian became the first ever NASDU accredited training provider in Scotland offering operational handler training courses.



WE SUPPLY part/fully trained detection dogs in multiple disciplines, all training is with live substance not pseudo substitute.


OUR DOGS  detect Drugs, Firearms, Cash, Explosives, Pyrotechnics and Tobacco.


OUR TEAMS are fully licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and hold vetting through Disclosure Scotland and UK Disclosure & Barring service (DBS). All handlers are fully qualified in their disciplines by recognised awarding bodies to meet BS8571-2:2016.


WE ARE Scotland's only accredited National Association Of Security Dog Users 

( NASDU ) training provider, delivering handler training to BS 8571-2:2016. 








 

HANDLER TRAINING

NASDU ACCREDITED COURSES

All DK9UK courses are  nationally recognised Level 3 Certification for Detection Dog Handlers with the aim to provide the learner with the basic skills and underpinning knowledge that is required to ensure the provision of a professional level of service as a Detection Dog team.


The qualification has been developed by NASDU to meet the National Occupational Standard for a security detection dog handler and the training requirements contained within BS8571-2:2016 with accreditation being awarded by Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) who are regulated awarding organisation with OFQUAL, SQS and recognised by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).


Training of these course will be delivered over a number of weeks at several live training venues and will be of sufficient duration to ensure competency with a minimum of 100 GLH'S. Recognition of formal prior learning is permissible and can be determened prior to commencment of the course.


Course assessment shall be carried out by an independent NASDU/ACPO instructor to ensure no partiality or conflict of interest from your trainer. The course assessment will consist of both practical and theory elements with the weight of assessment being on the observation of safe systematic search and positive indication of target scent.


COURSE COSTS

  • Proactive Drug Detection dog handler    £ 1700
  • Passive Drug Detection dog handler         £ 2300
  • Dual Drug Detection dog handler               £ 3500
  • Pyrotechnic Detection dog handler          £ 2000
  • Tobacco Detection Dog handler                  £2000


PART/FULLY TRAINED DETECTION DOGS


We can help in the procurement, training, and supply of quality trained detection dogs in multiple disciplines.  All dogs we supply  come with a full veterinarian health check, microchipped, and full vaccination history along with comprehensive training records . POA








 

CIVILIAN SCENTWORK CLASSES


       REAL WORLD TRAINING 

                 ENVIROMENTS

 

                    ONE 2 ONE 

          TRAINING SESSIONS


      PRACTICAL AND THEORY

                  WORKSHOPS

FAQS

Where will training take place?

Is there further training required once qualified?

Do I have to have an SIA license?

When training new and operational handlers we only ever use live training venues in PERTH, DUNDEE, FIFE and EDINBURGH to allow both dog and handler real world training experiences.

Do I have to have an SIA license?

Is there further training required once qualified?

Do I have to have an SIA license?

Prior to commencment of your course you will be required to hold a current Security Industry Authority license. Local courses can be found at www.get-licensed.co.uk

Is there further training required once qualified?

Is there further training required once qualified?

Is there further training required once qualified?

On completion of initial training you will be required to maintain and advance your skills with monthly continuation training along with quarterly and annual assessments to maintain your operational license.

Can I use my own dog?

Can you provide demonstrations?

Is there further training required once qualified?

Yes, you can use your own dog. Once they have passed a suitability assessment and have been fully imprinted on the target substance. All of this would have to happen prior to commencement of your course. 

Can you provide demonstrations?

Can you provide demonstrations?

Can you provide demonstrations?

We are more than happy to provide demonstrations of what our operational detection dogs can do for your workplace, educational institute and healthcare organisation. 

If we require your assistance?

Can you provide demonstrations?

Can you provide demonstrations?

To arrange a site visit to discuss and identify your needs, whether it's a  one-off  search, short or long term contracts. It is  as simple as contacting us from the details below. 

Contact Us

Better yet, see us in person!

Please feel free to contacts us during our open hours to discuss. 

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DK9UK specialist K9 detection training

PH2 6DU, Perth, Scotland.

T 01250-883787 M 07882 155107 E DK9UK@YAHOO.COM

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