K9 Procurement and Consulting

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Action K9

The K9 Specialist

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Black Dog America is an authorized agent of Action K9.


All Detection Dogs are supplied by Action K9.



Green Dogs

Starting at $5,995.95


Physical Traits:

  • Age Range: Generally 12 to 24 months old. (Age can vary slightly).
  • Breed: Labradors, German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois.
  • Health: Free from any physical ailments or genetic conditions that would impede performance.
  • Energy Level: High energy, allowing for endurance in training and operational tasks.

Behavioral Characteristics:

  • Drive: High prey or play drive, as these instincts are often channeled into detection training. These dogs are highly motivated by toys, treats, or praise.
  • Focus: Displays curiosity and the ability to concentrate, though they may need guidance to maintain attention on tasks.
  • Health: Shows self-assured behavior in various environments, including noisy, crowded, or unfamiliar spaces.
  • Confidence: High energy, allowing for endurance in training and operational tasks.
  • Sociability:Generally friendly and approachable, but not overly distracted by people or other animals.

Training Status:

  • Untrained: High prey or play drive, as these instincts are often channeled into detection training. These dogs are highly motivated by toys, treats, or praise.
  • Responsive: Displays curiosity and the ability to concentrate, though they may need guidance to maintain attention on tasks.
  • Adaptable: Shows self-assured behavior in various environments, including noisy, crowded, or unfamiliar spaces.

Trained Scent Detection K9s

Starting at $13,950.95


Physical Traits:

  • Age Range: Typically 1 to 3 years old, depending on when training was completed and the dog's career stage.
  • Breed: Often Labradors, German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, or other breeds chosen for their stamina, olfactory acuity, and temperament.
  • Health: In excellent physical condition, capable of working in various environments and enduring long operational periods.

Behavioral Characteristics:

  • Detection Proficiency: Expertly trained to detect specific explosive odors, including chemical compounds used in improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other hazardous materials.
  • Focus: Maintains attention on detection tasks even in high-stress, noisy, or crowded conditions.
  • Confidence: Works effectively in diverse environments such as airports, public venues, vehicles, and open terrain.
  • Controlled Energy: High energy balanced with discipline, enabling both efficient searching and calm behavior when idle.
  • Sociability:Generally friendly and approachable, but not overly distracted by people or other animals.

Training and Skills:

  • Odor Recognition: Imprinted on a range of explosive scents, with reliable alert responses (e.g., sit, stand, or passive indication) when a target substance is detected.
  • Obedience: Fully trained to obey commands from the handler, ensuring safe and precise operations.
  • Operational Readiness: SSkilled in conducting systematic searches of buildings, luggage, vehicles, and open areas.
  • Handler Communication: Works seamlessly with a handler, responding to verbal and nonverbal cues.

Operational Behavior:

  • Alert Mechanism: Provides a clear, passive alert (e.g., sitting or focusing) upon detecting explosives to avoid triggering sensitive materials.
  • Adaptability: Fully trained to obey commands from the handler, ensuring safe and precise operations.
  • Operational Readiness: Performs effectively in high-pressure scenarios, such as security checkpoints or post-incident investigations.
  • Endurance: Capable of sustained activity with regular breaks for hydration and rest.
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