What is this standard about?
Security dogs must be safe among members of the public as well as able to defend their handlers if the need arises. This standard exists to help ensure that such dogs are fully trained and are healthy, humanely disciplined animals working under the control of suitably trained handlers.
Trained security dogs are used in the following situations:
Mobile patrols and alarm response units
Security guarding
Searches at airports and ports (for perimeter security)
Escort duties (following arrest)
Special events
Crowd management
Tracking and detaining offenders
Property evictions
VIP protection
NOTE 1: This standard excludes detector dogs and handlers such as drugs detection, explosives detection or dogs and handlers used in search and rescue operations.
Who is this standard for?
Security dog training and handling services
Security dog services providers and services procurers
Private security companies deploying such services
Individual handlers
Local authorities
The police and the MoD
Why should you use this standard?
It gives recommendations for the operational use of a dog by a security dog handler when providing manned guarding services on a static site or mobile patrol. It covers all the relevant issues including records, kennelling/husbandry, dog health and welfare, equipment and clothing, training and operational requirements. The standard also includes recommendations for procuring security dog services to ensure the service fits the end-user’s requirements and risk profile.
NOTE 2: If engaged in the training or use of guard dogs, organizations must comply with all applicable legislation including The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (as amended), The Town Poli...