K9 Security

Focus on K9s in Security

Security's Best Friend: How K9s Detect, Deter, and De-escalate

In a world of IT and drones, not-so-old-fashioned K9 units are being used more and more to detect explosives and contraband, apprehend security threats, and secure perimeters.

When Dogs Aren’t Hunting or Hurting, but Healing

In some universities and organizations, K9 units are deployed to protect emotional health and safety, not just physical safety.

Fast Facts: How Dogs’ Noses Work

Humans generally use their sense of sight to understand the world around them. Dogs, however, depend on their robust sense of smell to give their world context.

Best in Security: The Most Popular Types of Working Dogs in Action

Humans have been training dogs to work alongside them for hundreds of years. Here are the breeds of dogs that you often see trained to work in the security field.