Dogs are a man’s best friend, but when trained correctly, they can quickly become a criminal’s worst nightmare.
Canine security is a highly valuable addition to any security team, but what is it about dogs that make them such fantastic security assets?
The idea of using dogs for protection and security purposes is far from a new one but continues to be as effective as ever in the modern world.
There are few more effective ways to secure a premises and keep crowds of people under control than by using a highly trained security K9 unit.
Why are dogs so fantastic for security?
Reaction Time
Dog breeds used for security purposes have reaction speeds far faster than their security handlers and are often the best possible intruder ‘alarm’ you can have on your site.
Dogs have a fantastic sense of smell and hearing meaning they will often detect an intruder before they come into sight.
Athletic abilities
Dogs can cover a far larger area of land in a much shorter time than humans and often do the work of several security guards in the event of an intruder hunt.
This speed and physical prowess, combined with their enhanced senses means no intruder will go undetected or undisturbed for long once they have entered your property.
The knowledge that a dog could track them down if they decided to is a major deterrent to intruders, something that is just as important to their effectiveness as a security measure as their physical abilities.
Intelligence
There are many animals that have the physical capabilities of dogs, but noe that are as intelligent or as capable of following orders.
Dogs will pick up on the emotion within a situation based on things such as body language and tone of voice, and can be trained to hone this natural talent.
When things are clam and peaceful, security dogs will be the same, only to spring into action should the situation become hostile or they are given a command by their experienced handler.
Criminal Deterrent
It is not an overstatement to go as far as to say that dogs are the single most effective deterrent to criminals and wrongdoers it is possible to have on your property.
Even if the dog has been carefully trained not to harm intruders, which most have, the intruder themselves don’t know this and the fear of their teeth and claws will usually be more than enough to convince potential intruders to steer well clear.
Loyalty
Dogs are incredibly loyal animals, making them both fantastic pets and superb security guards. Guard dog species are not only loyal but also incredibly protective, making them excellent for both personal security and property security. When combined with sniffer dogs that have an uncanny ability to detect drugs, weapons or other illicit goods, a team of canine security is one that is very hard to beat.