Black Dog America, LLC provides working dog services, K9 training and deployment, working dog procurement, security consulting, firearms training support, and emergency response program development for government, casino, corporate, critical infrastructure, and private-sector clients.

BDA is led by Steve Martinez, a retired law enforcement professional with Department of Defense advisory experience and an extensive background in K9 operations, security, response teams, and program development. Our work emphasizes field performance, documentation, handler readiness, and accountable security operations.

SBA-Certified VOSB Veteran-Owned Small Business
SAM.gov Active Registered for federal procurement
CAGE 148S4 Federal contractor identifier
UEI H9G6FM9QNJH9 Unique Entity Identifier

Company Snapshot

Credential Details
Legal Name Black Dog America, LLC
CAGE Code 148S4
UEI H9G6FM9QNJH9
D-U-N-S Number 079919729
Small Business Status SBA-certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
SAM.gov Status Active and verified
Nevada Licensing Nevada PILB License #4402
Primary NAICS 561612: Security Guards and Patrol Services
Additional NAICS 541611: Management Consulting
812910: Working Dog Training / Pet Care Services
Certification Support Explosive Detection K9, Firearm Detection K9, and working dog certification support, as applicable.
Training Standards SWGDOG-aligned working dog training, evaluation, documentation, and sustainment practices.

Mission-ready working dog solutions, security training, and program support built for real-world operations.

Core Capabilities

K9 Deployment Services

  • Explosive Detection K9 (EDD)
  • Firearm Detection K9 (FDD)
  • Narcotics Detection K9 (NDD)
  • K9 security patrol support
  • Event sweeps and venue coverage
  • Emergency call-out and long-term assignment support

K9 Training & Certification

  • K9 handler training
  • Detection dog training and sustainment
  • Odor recognition and search development
  • Maintenance training programs
  • Certification preparation and testing support
  • Training records and deployment documentation

Working Dog Procurement

  • Working dog sourcing and evaluation
  • Candidate selection and testing
  • Green dog development support
  • Handler pairing and transition support
  • Operational readiness preparation
  • Program-specific K9 recommendations

Program Development & Consulting

  • K9 program development
  • SOP and policy review
  • Deployment procedures and response protocols
  • Supervision and accountability models
  • Security program assessments
  • Critical infrastructure and casino security consulting

Firearms & Tactical Training Support

  • Firearms qualification support
  • Range operations support
  • Response team readiness
  • Active threat response training support
  • Officer safety and tactical movement
  • Incident management and emergency response planning

Documentation & Compliance Support

  • Training plans and training records
  • K9 deployment and search reports
  • Certification records
  • Insurance, licensing, and credential packets
  • Audit-ready operational documentation
  • Federal proposal support documents upon request

Relevant Experience

  • Law Enforcement K9 Background: K9 program development, narcotics detection operations, handler training, enforcement support, and operational supervision.
  • Department of Defense Advisory Experience: Law enforcement advisory work in Iraq, including counter-IED network support and high-threat operational support.
  • Casino and Corporate Security: K9 and response team program development, emergency response preparation, special-event security, and high-traffic venue support.
  • Private Security and K9 Programs: Working dog procurement, handler training, explosive and firearm detection support, certification assistance, and sustainment training.

Industries and Customers Served

  • Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies
  • Prime contractors and subcontract partners
  • Casinos, resorts, entertainment venues, and special events
  • Critical infrastructure, utilities, transportation, and public-access facilities
  • Corporate security, private security, and executive protection programs
  • Law enforcement, military, and public-safety K9 programs

Why Black Dog America