K9 Detection Services

Police officer with a K9 dog trained by Precision K9 Shaping for detection services.

"Training dogs is easy when everything goes right. Gaston separates himself from other dog trainers with his ability to problem-solve when things go wrong and adjust his techniques to be specific to the dog and the desired behavioral outcomes.

High-drive dogs are often robbed of their potential by trainers who can't keep up, that's not the case with Gaston. He has proven time and time again that he can meet the highest of expectations without cutting corners or sacrificing standards.

Gaston has been a trusted and reliable partner to me both professionally with police working dogs and personally with sporting dogs."

ERIC JOHANSON

Lieutenant | The University of Texas at Austin | Police Department | Investigations

All Detection Services Are Discreet

School Inspections

Drug use in schools significantly increases the likelihood of crime, lowers student performance, and burdens the school with additional costs in both monetary and human resources.

The presence of a highly trained detection dog, along with the awareness that such dogs are regularly present, acts as a powerful deterrent against the possession and trafficking of illegal drugs by students or staff.

Will work with administration to develop a customized plan unique to your specific school. We believe every child deserves a safe drug-free learning environment.

We offer both single drug sweeps and customized recurring programs to help maintain a safe learning environment for all students, teachers, and administrators.

Empty classroom setting prepared for a K9 drug detection inspection by Precision K9 Shaping.

What to Expect During a School Inspection

Our K9 team collaborates with school administrators to create a tailored plan to search the following areas:

- Classrooms

- Desks

- Restrooms

- Locker Rooms

- Lockers

- Gymnasiums

- Auditoriums

-Administrative Offices

- Staff Break Rooms

- Parking Lots

- Vehicles

- Sports Fields

- Stadium Seating

Before our arrival, we will work with you to devise a plan of action, discussing the following:

Best Time to Arrive: We will coordinate with you to find the most suitable time, often during the school day when students are in classes and their belongings are in lockers.

Handler Attire: Schools typically request handlers to wear uniforms indicating they are a K9 team, though this can be adjusted based on the school's preference.

Student Notification: We recommend following the school's policy on searches and suggest not informing students and staff of the exact timing of the searches.

Search Areas: We will work with administrators to determine which areas need to be searched and how frequently. The size of the search will dictate the time involved and the cost. For larger schools, multiple K9 teams may be utilized.

Upon arrival, the handler will meet with your designated contact person, usually the principal or school security officer, and conduct a preliminary tour of the search areas, leaving the canine in the vehicle. After the tour, the handler will discuss the plan, answer any questions, and have you sign our standard agreement before beginning the search.

The Search

Your representative will accompany the K9 team throughout the search. If multiple K9 teams are used, an observer is required for each team. The handler will guide the dog through each area, marking locations where the dog indicates the presence of drugs. This provides specific locations for further inspection. If requested, the handler can observe the school representative’s search for narcotics and offer general guidance without conducting the search themselves. The dog's sensitivity may alert to residues of drugs previously stored, even if not currently present.

If substances are found and their legality is uncertain, we can use a field test kit to confirm their identity upon request. The responsibility of narcotic disposal falls on the school administrators, and we can provide disposal recommendations. Written reports are available within three business days of the search upon request.

School Inspections

Drug use in schools significantly increases the likelihood of crime, lowers student performance, and burdens the school with additional costs in both monetary and human resources.

The presence of a highly trained detection dog, along with the awareness that such dogs are regularly present, acts as a powerful deterrent against the possession and trafficking of illegal drugs by students or staff.

Will work with administration to develop a customized plan unique to your specific school. We believe every child deserves a safe drug-free learning environment.

We offer both single drug sweeps and customized recurring programs to help maintain a safe learning environment for all students, teachers, and administrators.

What to Expect During a School Inspection

Our K9 team collaborates with school administrators to create a tailored plan to search the following areas:

- Classrooms

- Desks

- Restrooms

- Locker Rooms

- Lockers

- Gymnasiums

- Auditoriums

-Administrative Offices

- Staff Break Rooms

- Parking Lots

- Vehicles

- Sports Fields

- Stadium Seating

Before our arrival, we will work with you to devise a plan of action, discussing the following:

Best Time to Arrive: We will coordinate with you to find the most suitable time, often during the school day when students are in classes and their belongings are in lockers.

Handler Attire: Schools typically request handlers to wear uniforms indicating they are a K9 team, though this can be adjusted based on the school's preference.

Student Notification: We recommend following the school's policy on searches and suggest not informing students and staff of the exact timing of the searches.

Search Areas: We will work with administrators to determine which areas need to be searched and how frequently. The size of the search will dictate the time involved and the cost. For larger schools, multiple K9 teams may be utilized.

Upon arrival, the handler will meet with your designated contact person, usually the principal or school security officer, and conduct a preliminary tour of the search areas, leaving the canine in the vehicle. After the tour, the handler will discuss the plan, answer any questions, and have you sign our standard agreement before beginning the search.

The Search

Your representative will accompany the K9 team throughout the search. If multiple K9 teams are used, an observer is required for each team. The handler will guide the dog through each area, marking locations where the dog indicates the presence of drugs. This provides specific locations for further inspection. If requested, the handler can observe the school representative’s search for narcotics and offer general guidance without conducting the search themselves. The dog's sensitivity may alert to residues of drugs previously stored, even if not currently present.

If substances are found and their legality is uncertain, we can use a field test kit to confirm their identity upon request. The responsibility of narcotic disposal falls on the school administrators, and we can provide disposal recommendations. Written reports are available within three business days of the search upon request.

Workplace Inspections

Illegal drug use can have a significant impact on a company's bottom line, affecting employee performance, increasing absenteeism, medical costs, and theft. It can also negatively influence customer perceptions.

A single search by Precision K9 Shaping costs a fraction of what it would take for a business to recover from lost productivity, a tarnished reputation, and a public relations crisis.

Our searches are conducted with the utmost discretion. We work with management to develop a customized plan unique to your company's needs.

Our team handles discreet K9 searches for local ports, industrial plants, rehab facilities, sober living facilities, offshore rigs, casinos, prisons, stadiums, commercial parking lots, and more.

Industrial facility prepared for a K9 workplace drug detection inspection by Precision K9 Shaping

What to Expect During a Workplace Inspection

Our K9 handler-dog team will work with your business to perform a thorough search of your building, including areas such as:

- Employee Lockers

- Offices, Desks, and Cubicles

- Break Rooms

- Restrooms

- Warehouses

- Parking Lots

- Vehicles

- Grounds/Surrounding Areas

Before our arrival, we will collaborate with you to devise a plan of action, discussing the following:

Best Time to Arrive: The nature of your business usually dictates the best time for the search. Some companies prefer the search to take place during business hours to reinforce company policy, while others opt for a more discreet approach after hours.

Handler’s Attire: We will cater to your business needs and situation. Handlers can arrive in uniform or plain street clothes.

Employee Notification: It is advisable to have a company policy stating that drug searches may be performed on the premises. However, it is not recommended to notify employees prior to a search.

Search Areas: We will work with your management team to determine the specific areas to be searched and the frequency of our visits. Larger businesses may require additional K9 teams.

Upon arrival, the handler will meet with your designated contact person and conduct a preliminary tour of the search areas, leaving the canine in the vehicle. After the tour, the handler will discuss the plan, answer any questions, and have you sign our standard agreement before beginning the search.

The Search

Your representative will accompany the K9 team throughout the search. If multiple K9 teams are used, an observer is required for each team. The handler will guide the dog through each area, marking locations where the dog indicates the presence of drugs. This allows you to conduct a detailed inspection afterward. If requested, the handler can observe the company representative’s search for narcotics and offer general guidance without conducting the search themselves. The dog's sensitivity may alert to residues of drugs previously stored, even if not currently present.

If substances are found and their legality is uncertain, we can use a field test kit to confirm their identity upon request. The responsibility for narcotic disposal falls on the business owner or manager, and we can provide disposal recommendations. Written reports are available within three business days of the search upon request.

Workplace Inspections

Illegal drug use can have a significant impact on a company's bottom line, affecting employee performance, increasing absenteeism, medical costs, and theft. It can also negatively influence customer perceptions.

A single search by Precision K9 Shaping costs a fraction of what it would take for a business to recover from lost productivity, a tarnished reputation, and a public relations crisis.

Our searches are conducted with the utmost discretion. We work with management to develop a customized plan unique to your company's needs.

Our team handles discreet K9 searches for local ports, industrial plants, rehab facilities, sober living facilities, offshore rigs, casinos, prisons, stadiums, commercial parking lots, and more.

What to Expect During a Workplace Inspection

Our K9 handler-dog team will work with your business to perform a thorough search of your building, including areas such as:

- Employee Lockers

- Offices, Desks, and Cubicles

- Break Rooms

- Restrooms

- Warehouses

- Parking Lots

- Vehicles

- Grounds/Surrounding Areas

Before our arrival, we will collaborate with you to devise a plan of action, discussing the following:

Best Time to Arrive: The nature of your business usually dictates the best time for the search. Some companies prefer the search to take place during business hours to reinforce company policy, while others opt for a more discreet approach after hours.

Handler’s Attire: We will cater to your business needs and situation. Handlers can arrive in uniform or plain street clothes.

Employee Notification: It is advisable to have a company policy stating that drug searches may be performed on the premises. However, it is not recommended to notify employees prior to a search.

Search Areas: We will work with your management team to determine the specific areas to be searched and the frequency of our visits. Larger businesses may require additional K9 teams.

Upon arrival, the handler will meet with your designated contact person and conduct a preliminary tour of the search areas, leaving the canine in the vehicle. After the tour, the handler will discuss the plan, answer any questions, and have you sign our standard agreement before beginning the search.

The Search

Your representative will accompany the K9 team throughout the search. If multiple K9 teams are used, an observer is required for each team. The handler will guide the dog through each area, marking locations where the dog indicates the presence of drugs. This allows you to conduct a detailed inspection afterward. If requested, the handler can observe the company representative’s search for narcotics and offer general guidance without conducting the search themselves. The dog's sensitivity may alert to residues of drugs previously stored, even if not currently present.

If substances are found and their legality is uncertain, we can use a field test kit to confirm their identity upon request. The responsibility for narcotic disposal falls on the business owner or manager, and we can provide disposal recommendations. Written reports are available within three business days of the search upon request.

Residential Inspections

As a parent, concerns about potential drug use in your home can be distressing and lead to difficult confrontations.

Our residential detection services offer a discreet and effective solution to confirm any suspicions of illegal drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, in your child’s room or anywhere else in your home.

We are not affiliated with law enforcement, so all searches and results remain confidential. We work around your schedule, arriving in unmarked vehicles and wearing street clothes to maintain privacy.

For your peace of mind and to keep your home and family safe. We are committed to complete confidentiality. All findings will ONLY be reported to the client and law enforcement will NEVER be involved.

Residential home prepared for a discreet K9 drug detection inspection by Precision K9 Shaping.

What to Expect During a Residential Search

Our comprehensive searches can cover the entire house, including:

- Attics

- Bedrooms

- Closets

- Bathrooms

- Cabinets

- Furniture

- Backpacks

- Purses

- Front/Back Yards

- Basements

- Garages

- Vehicles.

Whether you are worried about a family member’s potential drug use or their friends bringing substances into your home, we help ensure your house remains drug-free.

Before our arrival, we will discuss and plan the best approach for your situation, including:

Timing: We recommend scheduling the search when the suspected user is not present to avoid interference. We offer appointments during non-traditional hours for your convenience.

Handler's Attire: Our handlers can arrive in normal street clothes to blend in as a regular visitor with their dog.

Pets: If you have pets, we will discuss how to safely confine them during the search to prevent stress and interference with our search.

Areas: We will determine specific areas to search based on where the suspected user spends most of their time, typically covering the entire residence.

Upon arrival, the handler will confirm that your pets are safely confined and will tour the search areas with you. After discussing the plan and answering any questions, the handler will collect payment and have you sign our standard services agreement.

The Search

During the search, you will accompany the K9 team as they systematically inspect each room. The handler will mark areas of interest based on the dog's indications, allowing you to conduct a detailed search afterward. If requested, the handler can provide general guidance during your search but will not physically search the areas.

If any substances are found and you are unsure if they are illegal narcotics, we can use a field test kit to confirm their identity. If confirmed, it is your responsibility to dispose of the narcotics, but we can provide disposal recommendations. We can also provide a written report within three business days if needed.

Residential Inspections

As a parent, concerns about potential drug use in your home can be distressing and lead to difficult confrontations.

Our residential detection services offer a discreet and effective solution to confirm any suspicions of illegal drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, in your child’s room or anywhere else in your home.

We are not affiliated with law enforcement, so all searches and results remain confidential. We work around your schedule, arriving in unmarked vehicles and wearing street clothes to maintain privacy.

For your peace of mind and to keep your home and family safe. We are committed to complete confidentiality. All findings will ONLY be reported to the client and law enforcement will NEVER be involved.

What to Expect During a Residential Search

Our comprehensive searches can cover the entire house, including:

- Attics

- Bedrooms

- Closets

- Bathrooms

- Cabinets

- Furniture

- Backpacks

- Purses

- Front/Back Yards

- Basements

- Garages

- Vehicles.

Whether you are worried about a family member’s potential drug use or their friends bringing substances into your home, we help ensure your house remains drug-free.

Before our arrival, we will discuss and plan the best approach for your situation, including:

Timing: We recommend scheduling the search when the suspected user is not present to avoid interference. We offer appointments during non-traditional hours for your convenience.

Handler's Attire: Our handlers can arrive in normal street clothes to blend in as a regular visitor with their dog.

Pets: If you have pets, we will discuss how to safely confine them during the search to prevent stress and interference with our search.

Areas: We will determine specific areas to search based on where the suspected user spends most of their time, typically covering the entire residence.

Upon arrival, the handler will confirm that your pets are safely confined and will tour the search areas with you. After discussing the plan and answering any questions, the handler will collect payment and have you sign our standard services agreement.

The Search

During the search, you will accompany the K9 team as they systematically inspect each room. The handler will mark areas of interest based on the dog's indications, allowing you to conduct a detailed search afterward. If requested, the handler can provide general guidance during your search but will not physically search the areas.

If any substances are found and you are unsure if they are illegal narcotics, we can use a field test kit to confirm their identity. If confirmed, it is your responsibility to dispose of the narcotics, but we can provide disposal recommendations. We can also provide a written report within three business days if needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boarding: What types of dogs do you accept for training and boarding?

At Precision K9 Shaping, we welcome all breeds and sizes for both training and boarding services. Our facility is designed to accommodate even aggressive dogs, which undergo a mandatory assessment by our experienced trainers to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

Boarding: Do I need to bring my pet’s own food for their stay?

Yes, we do not provide food for pets. We want to ensure that your pet eats the food it is used to eating to avoid any stomach issues.

Boarding: Are there any requirements for vaccinations before boarding?

For the safety of all our guests, we require up-to-date vaccinations for dogs before they board with us. This includes rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccinations. Please bring proof of vaccinations when dropping off your pet.

Boarding: How do you handle dogs with special needs or medications?

We provide personalized care for dogs with special needs or medications. Our highly trained staff is experienced in administering medications and catering to specific health requirements. Please provide detailed instructions and any necessary supplies at the time of drop-off.

Boarding: Do you allow dogs to interact with each other during boarding?

No. For safety and liability reasons we do not allow any dog to dog interaction during your pets stay.

Training: What types of training programs do you offer?

We offer a variety of training programs including basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, customized training plans, and private in-home training upon request. We specialize in handling difficult and aggressive cases to ensure every dog receives the attention they need.

Training: How long does each training session last?

Training session durations can vary based on the specific program and the individual needs of the dog. Typically, sessions last between 30 minutes to one hour. We tailor the length of each session to maximize effectiveness and maintain the dog’s engagement.

Detection: How accurate are your K9 detection dogs?

Our K9 detection dogs undergo rigorous training to ensure high accuracy in identifying contraband. They are trained to detect even trace amounts of substances with precision, making them reliable assets for ensuring safety and security.

Detection: What substances can your detection dogs identify?

Our highly trained K9 detection dogs can identify a wide range of substances, including narcotics (such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine), explosives, and fentanyl. They are skilled in providing thorough and discreet inspections for various environments.

Protection: Are protection dogs suitable for families?

Yes, protection dogs can be suitable for families when properly trained and integrated into the household. Our protection dogs are trained to be loyal and protective while maintaining a balanced temperament, ensuring they are safe and reliable companions for your family.

Protection: What ongoing training and support do you offer for protection dogs?

We provide continuous support and training for our protection dogs to ensure they maintain their skills and adaptability. This includes periodic training sessions, behavioral assessments, and personalized guidance to address any new challenges that may arise.