Specialist Dog Handlers
Highly trained and specialist Dog Handlers
Looking for the right deterrent and support service for your business?
Our fully trained and experienced dog handlers provide an extra deterrent and efficient security service.




Our specialist handlers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Employing our K9 security services will provide protection to your outdoor event, construction site, industrial estate, retail park or unoccupied premises.
Our dog handlers utilise their K9 partner’s enhanced senses to swiftly and accurately detect security threats, with handlers quickly being alerted to suspicious behaviour by their dogs, often much more effectively than through CCTV systems or lone security guards.
Loyal, attentive and perceptive, dogs are ideally equipped to respond to danger. When fully trained and working with professional dog handlers, the dogs become a formidable asset. Anecdotal evidence shows that in the majority of cases, the presence of K9 security will prevent and deter crime and disorder.
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We are an SIA ACS Pacesetter
I have worked with Direct Security Solutions as a service partner. Both the Management and Security teams are always professional, responsive and flexible.
What We Do
We have specially trained search dogs that can detect illegal or suspicious items, such as illegal drugs, the carrying of knives, offensive weapons or explosives at your venue/event. Our dogs are highly trained, continuously responding to their handler’s commands; they’re able to recognise phrases such as ‘I have a knife’ and they will display controlled aggression upon instruction or cause.
Whether you need event security, a site deterrent, or intrusion detection, K9 security is effective and authoritative.
We have a proven track record, often working alongside the police, in detecting illegal and dangerous weapons and substances quickly and thus preventing more serious incidents. Our specialist dog handler service provides our clients with a proven and effective deter and detect alternative to the more ‘conventional’ security methods.

Why choose us for Dog Handlers
Direct Security Solutions have over 25 years of operational experience within the security industry. We provide comprehensive and innovative solutions to a wide variety of clients, including events, national retailers, commercial institutions, property management companies and public sector organisations, and we ensure our clients' needs are confidently met.

Tailored Approach
We can tailor our services to your specific needs.
Tailored Approach
Whether you need security guards, health and safety assessments, dog support units, we can customise our services to suit you and ensure your event is completely secure.

24/7 Response Team
SIA approved personnel attend site calls.
24/7 Response Team
Our specialist dog handlers are all SIA approved and fully trained to deal with various scenarios. They are also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Nationwide Coverage
Our regional offices give us the ability to provide a nationwide service.
Nationwide Coverage
Our strategically placed teams give us wide coverage across the UK, with facilities in the North, Midlands, South, Wales and Scotland.
"I have worked with Direct Security Solutions as a service partner. Both the Management and Security teams are always professional, responsive and flexible. Their professional approach to service is out standing and it is pleasure to be working with them."
Client ReviewsSpecialist Dog Handlers
Our specialist dog handlers, many of whom have an Armed Forces or Blue Light Services background, are all fully trained, licensed with the SIA, and fully accredited members of NASDU and BIPDT.
SIA/ACS Pacesetter
Direct Security Solutions is an SIA Approved Contractor and ACS Pacesetter: this means that our team are placed within the top 15% of all SIA Approved security companies.
Real-Time Reporting
Our tracking system Trackforce allows our control room to receive notification if a guard tour is not carried out properly, is incomplete, or if an incident occurs. Information captured is instantly updated.
Customer Service
Health and safety and quality customer service underpin our security solutions. We have long-term partnerships with our clients: we’re their first call for event security services.
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