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Security Dogs
Security Dog & Handler Services
Established 2016 · Trained staff · UK & Ireland coverage
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Security dogs
Security dog services that stop intruders
FCS Group provides professional security dog services for businesses that need a strong deterrent on large or high-risk sites. Our dog handlers are SIA-licensed security officers who work with trained security dogs to patrol yards, perimeters and empty buildings. We supply static dog and handler teams, foot patrols of your site and short-notice cover, on short-term or long-term contracts.
A handler and dog can cover far more ground than a guard alone, and a dog’s hearing and sense of smell pick up intruders long before they are seen. We plan the canine security around your site, its risks and your budget. You get a named account manager, clear reporting and one number to call.
What’s included
- SIA-licensed, uniformed dog handlers
- Trained general-purpose security dogs
- Static dog and handler teams on site
- Dog patrols of yards, fences and perimeters
- Searches of empty buildings and open land
- Incident reporting and daily activity logs
- Relief handlers to cover sickness and holidays
- A dedicated account manager
The basics
What is canine security?
Canine security, also called a guard dog service, means placing an SIA-licensed handler and a trained security dog on your site. The dog is a strong visual deterrent, and it can find people hiding in buildings, containers or long grass that a guard or CCTV camera would miss.
The dog always works with its handler, in line with the Guard Dogs Act 1975, and warning notices are shown at every entrance. Many clients add a dog patrol at night to their static guards, so large open sites stay covered.
Our dog teams
Security dog services we provide
Dog patrols
A handler and dog patrol your site on foot through the night, checking fences, doors, containers and dark corners.
Static dog and handler teams
A dog team based on your site for the full shift, as a visible deterrent at gates, yards and high-value stores.
Construction site dog security
Out-of-hours dog patrols to stop theft of plant, tools, fuel and materials from building sites.
Warehouse and yard patrols
Dog teams that patrol trailer parks, loading docks and storage yards where thieves can hide.
Vacant property security
Regular dog searches of empty buildings and land to stop squatters, vandalism and metal theft.
Event dog security
Security dog teams for festivals and large events, for perimeter patrols and overnight site security.
Who we work with
Sectors we protect
Commercial premises
Night-time dog patrols around business parks, car parks and commercial buildings.
Construction sites
A handler and dog cover large, open sites that are hard to protect with fencing and cameras alone.
Warehouses and logistics
Dog patrols for distribution centres, fulfilment sites and HGV yards.
Industrial and manufacturing sites
Perimeter dog patrols for factories and plants, including during shutdowns.
Vacant and void property
Dog searches and patrols of empty offices, shops, pubs and land awaiting development.
Events
Dog teams for event build, overnight site security and perimeter patrols.
Why FCS Group
Why businesses choose FCS Group
Standards
Trained dogs and licensed security dog handlers
We only deploy dog teams we would trust on our own sites. Before a team starts, we check the handler’s licence, background and right to work, then brief them on the site, its risks and the safest patrol routes.
- Every security dog handler holds a valid SIA front-line licence
- Background, identity and right-to-work checks before deployment
- Site induction and written assignment instructions for every new site
- Dogs trained for patrol and search work, with regular refresher training
- Guard dog warning notices at every entrance, as the law requires
Reporting and response
Reporting you can see, cover you can count on
Our handlers keep daily patrol logs and report every incident, so you always have a clear record for managers and insurers.
Getting started
How it works
Pricing
How much does a security dog service cost?
Security dog and handler rates in the UK usually depend on:
- Hours and shift pattern (nights, weekends and bank holidays cost more)
- Contract length (longer contracts usually cost less per hour)
- Location
- Whether you need one dog team or more
- Size of the site and how many patrols you need
For typical hourly rates and worked examples, read our guide to security dog hire costs in the UK.
Your price
Testimonials
What our clients say
Great service
Great service with a grand level of professionalism, I would recommend this to everyone who is in need of such service, won’t be disappointed.
I would highly recommend First Class Services Group. They have always provided a top-quality service for a range of different venues big or small. They have a large very professional team from a variety of backgrounds bringing different strengths to different situations. The management team are hands-on and always tries to resolve any issues quickly and efficiently. They are really approachable, reliable and polite which is exactly what you need. Top-class security service.
Coverage
Areas we cover
We supply security dog teams across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including:
FAQs
Security dog FAQs
Yes. All our security dog handlers hold a valid SIA licence and are trained to work with their dogs. In the UK, anyone guarding a business site with a dog must be SIA licensed.
A licensed handler and a trained security dog who guard or patrol your site, search buildings and open areas, deter intruders and report anything suspicious. You can choose static cover, dog patrols or a mix of both.
Yes. Under the Guard Dogs Act 1975 a guard dog on business premises must be under a handler’s control at all times, or secured so it cannot roam freely, and warning notices must be shown at each entrance. Our teams work within these rules.
Dogs are most useful on large, open or dark sites such as construction sites, yards and vacant buildings, where their hearing and sense of smell help find intruders that a guard or camera would miss.
Yes. We provide dog teams for single nights, weekends, events and short projects, as well as long-term contracts.
Our dogs are trained to work under their handler’s control and respond to commands. Handlers plan patrols around your working hours so staff and visitors are kept apart from the dogs.
Yes. Most of our dog patrols run out of hours, from evening lock-up to morning unlock, including weekends and bank holidays.
We provide security dog services across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including security dogs in London.
Rates depend on hours, location, contract length and whether you need a static dog team or dog patrols. Our security dog hire cost guide explains typical UK rates. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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FIRST CLASS SERVICES GROUP LTD is registered as a limited company in England and Wales under company number: 10961647.
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