Specialist Search & Detection Dogs

Detection Dogs - Search Capabilities

Our expert detection dogs, alongside their handler, can be deployed in a variety of environments to deliver fast, effective results:

Event Security – Ensuring crowd safety by detecting illicit substances or threats.

Passive Scanning – Discreetly screening people without interrupting foot traffic.

Large Area Searches – Quickly covering open spaces such as festivals, campuses, or warehouses.

Vehicle Inspections – Searching vehicles for concealed drugs or contraband.

Building Sweeps – Detecting hidden substances across commercial or residential properties.

Drugs Detection dog at a festival
Drugs Detection at a festival

Detection Dogs: Expertly Trained for Accurate Detection

At Stance Security, our detection dogs, along with their handlers, are highly trained, experienced, and ready to support a wide range of security needs. Our dogs are meticulously prepared for specialised detection work across several key areas, including but not limited to:

Drugs

Explosives

Pyrotechnics

Bed Bugs

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River the Drugs & Pyrotechnics detection dog carrying out a Proactive search

Professionally Qualified Handlers

All of our Detection dog teams are trained to NASDU Level 3 or equivalent, giving you full confidence in their skills and reliability. Our qualified teams specialise in:

Narcotics detection dogs – on individuals, in buildings, or hidden in vehicles.

Explosive detection dogs – Identifying and alerting to serious threats quickly.

Bed bug detection dogs– Pinpointing infestations with precision.

Pyrotechnics detection dogs– Pyrotechnic detection dogs are trained to sniff out devices such as smoke bombs and fireworks, helping ensure safety at events and high-security areas.

Drugs Dog Handler Michelle and DD Ember
Drugs Dog Handler Michelle and DD Ember

Why Are Dogs So Effective?

Did you know dogs have up to 300 million smell receptors, compared to just six million in humans? To put it into perspective:

Human: Can smell a spoonful of sugar in a cup of coffee.

Dog: Can detect that same sugar in an Olympic-sized swimming pooltimes two!

Customised Detection Solutions

No two sites are the same — that’s why we tailor our dog services to suit your exact needs. We’ll work with you to understand your environment and goals, then provide a reliable, fully compliant search dog solution that delivers results and peace of mind.

Efficient Coverage

Our detection dog teams rapidly cover large areas with quick speed and accuracy, ensuring threats are identified with minimal delay.

Flexible Deployment

Our highly adaptable detection dog units operate effectively in a wide range of environments, from busy events to complex site layouts.

Assisting other services

Our specialist detection dogs can help other services, such as the Police and/or Trading Standards, in detecting unlawful substances in various locations.

Highly Trained

All our security team undergo Continued Professional Development (CPD) training and are re-licensed yearly.

Trusted and Approved

SIA Licenced & ISO 9001 certified, we really do walk the walk when we mention quality and assurance. All handlers and detection dogs meet the British Standard 8517

Background Checked

By following BS7858, we maintain trust, reliability, and compliance, giving our clients complete confidence in the integrity and professionalism of our personnel.

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Detection Dogs: Expertly Trained for Accurate Detection

At Stance Security, our detection dogs, along with their handlers, are highly trained, experienced, and ready to support a wide range of security needs. Our dogs are meticulously prepared for specialised detection work across several key areas, including but not limited to:

Drugs

Explosives

Pyrotechnics

Bed Bugs

search dog 11
River the Drugs & Pyrotechnics detection dog carrying out a Proactive search
Drugs Detection dog at a festival
Drugs Detection at a festival

Detection Dogs – Search Capabilities

Our expert detection dogs, alongside their handler, can be deployed in a variety of environments to deliver fast, effective results:

  • Event Security – Ensuring crowd safety by detecting illicit substances or threats.
  • Passive Scanning – Discreetly screening people without interrupting foot traffic.
  • Large Area Searches – Quickly covering open spaces such as festivals, campuses, or warehouses.
  • Vehicle Inspections – Searching vehicles for concealed drugs or contraband.
  • Building Sweeps – Detecting hidden substances across commercial or residential properties.

 

 

Professionally Qualified Handlers

All of our Detection dog teams are trained to NASDU Level 3 or equivalent, giving you full confidence in their skills and reliability. Our qualified teams specialise in:

  • Narcotics detection dogs – on individuals, in buildings, or hidden in vehicles.
  • Explosive detection dogs – Identifying and alerting to serious threats quickly.
  • Bed bug detection dogs– Pinpointing infestations with precision.

  • Pyrotechnics detection dogs – Pyrotechnic detection dogs are trained to sniff out devices such as smoke bombs and fireworks, helping ensure safety at events and high-security areas.

 

Detection Dog Ember with handler Michelle
Drugs Detection Dog Ember passes her assessment

 

Why Dogs Are So Effective?

Did you know dogs have up to 300 million smell receptors, compared to just six million in humans? To put it into perspective:

  • Human: Can smell a spoonful of sugar in a cup of coffee.

  • Dog: Can detect that same sugar in an Olympic-sized swimming pooltimes two!

 

Customised Detection Solutions

No two sites are the same — that’s why we tailor our dog services to suit your exact needs. We’ll work with you to understand your environment and goals, then provide a reliable, fully compliant search dog solution that delivers results and peace of mind.

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Efficient Coverage

Our detection dog teams rapidly cover large areas with speed and accuracy, ensuring threats are identified with minimal delay.

Flexible Deployment

Our highly adaptable detection dog units operate effectively in a wide range of environments, from busy events to complex site layouts.

Assisting other services

Our specialist detection dogs can help other services, such as the Police and/or Trading Standards, in detecting unlawful substances in various locations.

Highly Trained

All our security team undergo Continued Professional Development (CPD) training and are re-licensed yearly.

Trusted and Approved

SIA Licenced & ISO 9001 certified, we really do walk the walk when we mention quality and assurance. All handlers and detection dogs meet the British Standard 8517

Background Checked

By following BS7858, we maintain trust, reliability, and compliance, giving our clients complete confidence in the integrity and professionalism of our personnel.