Think Dogs. Think GSS.
The UK's largest employer of dog handler teams
Specialist detection and protection dog teams, delivering innovative and exceptional service — here to identify risk, provide reassurance, and keep you safe.
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Why GSS
Why organisations trust us with their risk
—Governance you can audit
SIA Approved Contractor and ISO 9001 (ISOQAR/UKAS). Independently certified, independently audited.
—Mobilisation at scale
We recruit, brief and deploy dog handler teams nationally, and recently delivered the UK's largest explosives detection dog deployment.
—Proven at major events
Our teams screen at arenas, stadiums and film premieres across the UK.
What we do
Specialist security services
Detection dogs, protection dogs, close protection and surveillance — delivered by vetted, accredited specialists, with a single point of contact throughout.
Protection Dogs
Accredited patrol dog teams that deter, detect, and respond across sites, events, and high-risk environments.
Learn more →Detection Dogs
Explosives, drugs and pyrotechnics detection dogs — NCTAS-P accredited for explosives, with NASDU-qualified teams screening people, vehicles and venues.
Learn more →Close Protection
SIA-licensed close protection drawn from ex-military and police backgrounds — advance planning, route security, residential security teams (RST) and protective escorting for principals and families.
Learn more →Surveillance & Investigations
Covert surveillance and investigative support that gives you evidence-backed insight when risk needs to be understood.
Learn more →Our work
Recent deployments
From arenas and stadiums to red-carpet premieres, GSS canine teams are trusted to screen people, vehicles, and venues at some of the UK's highest-profile events.
Find your fit
What do you need to protect?
Choose what you need to protect and we'll show you the services that fit.
DETECTION DOGS + CLOSE PROTECTION
Pre-event explosives sweeps by NCTAS-P accredited teams, then visible protection teams and SIA-licensed close protection on the day.
Watch GSS in action
See our dogs and handlers at work
See how a general purpose dog team works — and what a dog's senses add to a site's security.
UK Threat Level
Current UK terrorism threat level: SEVERE
An attack is highly likely. The level is set by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre and kept under constant review. Source: MI5 — correct as of July 2026.
It is the operating environment GSS teams screen for.
Talk to us about keeping your people, sites, and events safe
Tell us what you need to protect and we'll recommend the right combination of services, with a single point of contact.
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