What 3DK9 Detection does

3DK9 Detection (legal entity 3DK9 LLC) is a Miami-headquartered, private U.S. limited liability company founded in 2015 that provides K9 detection and security services to businesses, institutions, government entities, and individuals across all 50 U.S. states. Its offerings span five core service lines: Explosive Detection Dogs (including PBIED/PBND person-borne threat detection), Narcotics Detection Dogs, K9 Patrol and Protection Dogs, Contraband Detection Dogs, and Drone Detection. Underlying capability rests on trained canine-handler teams certified through bodies such as the National Narcotic Detector Association, with PI licensing and ATF compliance for relevant engagements; training uses Operant Conditioning (positive reinforcement) and many teams hold three or more national certifications. Operational delivery is supported by GPS tracking on K9 units and standardized deployment reporting, with on-site teams typically deployable anywhere in the country within 24-72 hours.

The business model is professional services pricing, billed hourly for dog-and-handler teams with rates set by quote based on distance, frequency, area size, and urgency; channel partners access wholesale pricing plus residual commissions (up to 15% on hourly, up to 10% on ad hoc). Go-to-market is sales-led, using website/SEO content, blog/news publication, direct phone contact (855-561-3647), online consultation scheduling, and a channel partner program branded 3DK9 Partners, LLC that enables white-label and uniformed K9 service reselling by other security firms. Target segments include Fortune 500 corporates, large-event venues (stadiums up to 70,000 capacity), schools, drug-treatment facilities, correctional facilities, airports, healthcare, and a long tail of residential customers; the company is registered in the DHS SAFETY Act database, indicating positioning for anti-terrorism liability protection and federal procurement relevance. Public financials, funding rounds, patents, and formal leadership bios are not disclosed in available sources.

Name

3DK9 Detection

Legal name

3DK9 LLC

Website

https://3dk9detection.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

3DK9 Detection is a Miami-based K9 security services firm providing trained canines and handlers for narcotics, explosive, weapon, contraband, and drone detection, plus patrol services, to enterprises, governments, schools, healthcare, treatment centers, and residential customers across all 50 U.S. states on 24-72 hour deployment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K9 Security and Detection Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

K9 Security Services (IMAIAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Explosives & Narcotics Detection K9 Services (BPAKAKAA), Critical Infrastructure & Industrial Site K9 Security Services (BPAKAKAG), K-9 Security Patrol Services (HSAHAKAK), Aviation K9 Explosive Detection Services (BPAKAMAL)

Keywords

• K9 detection services
• Narcotics detection dogs
• Explosive detection dogs
• Canine security patrol
• Contraband detection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Canine Detection Services: Hourly billing for professional dog and handler teams providing narcotics detection, explosive detection, and patrol services. Pricing varies based on distance, frequency of service, size of area, and urgency. Residual bonus programs available for channel partners up to 15% for hourly rates and 10% for ad hoc rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

3DK9 Detection provides professional K9 detection and security services nationwide, deploying trained dog-and-handler teams for narcotics, explosives, weapons, and contraband detection, as well as K9 patrol and protection. Services are delivered on-site to businesses, government entities, institutions, events, and residential clients across all 50 U.S. states, with rapid dispatch typically within 24-72 hours, and supported by a channel partner program that enables security firms to resell K9 services under white-label or uniformed arrangements.

Product overview

3DK9 Detection is a service-based K9 detection and protection agency offering canine detection and security services. The company operates a fleet of detection dogs and handler teams trained in narcotics detection, explosive detection, contraband detection, and patrol/protection services. The service portfolio is organized around five core offerings: Explosive Detection Dogs, Narcotics Detection Dogs, K9 Patrol Dogs, Contraband Detection Dogs, and Drone Detection services. All services are delivered by certified K9-handler teams equipped with GPS tracking and detailed reporting capabilities. The company also offers a Channel Partner Program enabling security companies to resell K-9 services under their own brand. Services are available nationwide across all 50 US states with dispatch within 24-72 hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 3DK9 Partners, LLC: Strategic partnership program allowing security companies to offer K-9 services without overhead. Partners receive wholesale pricing, referral fees, and can offer white labeled or uniformed K-9 teams.

Products and services

• Explosive Detection Dogs Trained K9 units capable of detecting explosives and weapons using both traditional explosive detection methods and person-borne explosive detection (PBIED and PBND), including identification of threats on moving targets. Intended for businesses, government, venues, and event security customers.
• Narcotics Detection Dogs Drug-sniffing dogs trained to detect a range of illegal narcotics including marijuana, heroin, cocaine, meth, ecstasy, and LSD, as well as commonly abused prescription medications such as Hydrocodone, Oxycontin, Xanax, and Vicodin. Intended for schools, treatment centers, workplaces, and residential clients.
• K9 Patrol Dogs Security and patrol dogs trained to remain calm in public settings while being prepared to respond to threats. Provides protection for individuals, businesses, event venues, and private residences, working in collaboration with local law enforcement and security staff.
• Contraband Detection Dogs Detection dogs trained to locate prohibited items, weapons, and explosive materials, capable of detecting concealed drugs and contraband in various environments including treatment facilities, schools, and residential settings.
• Drone Detection Detection services for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), providing security coverage for airspace monitoring in addition to ground-based K9 detection services.
• Channel Partner Program (3DK9 Partners, LLC) Strategic partnership program allowing security companies to offer K9 services without overhead. Partners receive wholesale pricing, customizable packages including white-labeled or uniformed K9 teams, and residual bonuses up to 15% on hourly rates and 10% on ad hoc arrangements. Partners can list K9 services on their websites and RFPs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detection capability 100,000 times more effective than human search
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 3DK9 Partners, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner program enabling security companies to offer K9 services without overhead. Partners receive wholesale pricing or referral fees, with residual bonuses up to 15% for hourly arrangements and up to 10% for ad hoc. Options include white-labeled or uniformed K9 teams. Allows partners to list K9 services on their websites and RFPs while generating additional revenue.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shallow Creek Kennels: Shallow Creek Kennels is a Pennsylvania-based K9 detection and security services provider offering narcotics, explosive, and patrol dogs. It is a direct competitor to 3DK9 in the same canine detection service category, serving similar enterprise and government customers.
• American K9 Detection Services: American K9 Detection Services offers bed bug, narcotics, and termite detection dogs, plus handler training. Comparability with 3DK9 centers on multi-odor K9 detection services and the handler training/certification adjacent business.
• MSA Security: MSA Security is a long-standing U.S. firm specializing in K9 explosive detection and security services for aviation, government, and large venues. It directly competes with 3DK9's explosive detection and high-capacity venue work, particularly at airports, stadiums, and federal sites.
• K2 Solutions: K2 Solutions provides K9 detection (narcotics, explosives, currency, agriculture) and training services for government and commercial clients. It is a directly comparable K9 detection services competitor with multi-odor capability similar to 3DK9.
• Vohne Liche Kennels: Vohne Liche Kennels trains and supplies police, military, and detection K9s and offers K9-based security services. Overlap with 3DK9 includes narcotics/explosive detection and patrol K9 services to government and enterprise buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Allied Universal: Allied Universal is one of the largest U.S. security services providers with K9 capabilities among a much broader portfolio (guarding, electronic, risk advisory). It competes broadly for the same enterprise/Fortune 500 contracts that 3DK9 targets, but K9 is not its core specialty.
• Securitas AB: Securitas is a global security services giant offering guarding, mobile, and specialized K9 services. Comparable to 3DK9 as a broad incumbent that includes K9 patrol/detection within a much wider commercial security portfolio.
• GardaWorld Security Services: GardaWorld is a major North American security services provider with guarding, cash services, and specialized security offerings including K9 units. Comparable as a broad incumbent that competes for enterprise security contracts where 3DK9 also sells.

Emerging players

• Tarheel Canine Training: Tarheel Canine Training specializes in police, military, and personal protection K9 training and sales, with some detection services. Comparable to 3DK9 in K9 training methodology and protection/patrol services, though weighted more toward training than detection deployment.
• DeepCloud Detection Dogs: DeepCloud Detection Dogs focuses on conservation and narcotics detection dogs in select U.S. regions. It is an emerging/specialty peer with partial overlap to 3DK9's narcotics detection offering, though with narrower geographic and vertical focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/3dk9llc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3dk9-detection

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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