Canine Program / Defence Services

K2's mission is to support clients by providing an authentic interface between end users and developmental entities. K2 maintains expertise in:

Heavy breaching and subterranean ops
Assessment, selection and cognitive eval
Consultmg and guidance for military and civilian TTPs
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CMTNID)
intelligence and analysis support
Weapons and ballistics research test and evaluation
Breaching, CBRNE and CWMD data collection, test and analysis
Success in transitioning test-bed programs at SOF-Ievel into programs of record

We provide:

Field Service Representatwes
Security Force Training and Management
Canine Operations
Veterinarian Support
Protective Security Assessments
High Threat Canine Operations
Embedded Advisors
Logistical Support
Special Operations Selection, Testing and Evaluation

Canine Capabilities

Off-leash
Person-borne
Single Purpose
Multi-purpose
Service
Sensor platform
Special Operations Capable
Odor Recognition Test
Threat Mitigation

Ensures every dog is fit for duty and travel
Board-certified Veterinarians provide care for all canines
Surgery, dental, routme and emergency care
Canine sports medicine and rehabilitation
Veterinary medical acupuncture and sports rehabilitation therapy (certified)

Explosives

Sales
Manufacturing
Transport
Training
Testing DCMA Complaint

Odor Recognition Testing
Live odors on all of the DOS explosive odors list including 1--1MEs
Canines trained to be completely odor obedient
Three full time teams of trainers conducting SPEDD training
Canines procured specifically for Single Purpose roles
Currently providing canines to DOS contractors

Person-Borne Explosive DetectionDogs

Explosives & weapons or narcotics

On-leash capability provides means of searching persons at pedestrian entry control points
Provides culturally sensitive screening method for identifymg explosives on persons

WStand-Off Detection Dogs (SODD) represent the most effective, immediately available, stand-off detection capability in the world.

The only proven provider of
SODD capabilities
Vehicle entry control point
Parking lot search in a scalable and efficient manner
Search series of vehicles and multiple types of vehicles
Stand-off distances of more than 200 yards
Detection of up to 20 different explosive odors

Detection of narcotics, explosives, weapons, etc.

Article, building and area search
Apprehension; Tracking/Trailing
Emphasis on control

2009-Present

Increased stand-off distances to more than 300 yards
Integrated off-leash detection and apprehension
Imprinting and detection of up to 20 different odors
Refined imprint process so that dogs are committed to odor rather than reward
JlEDDO's Culvert Challenge
In concert with ARL NC State