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Global K9 Protection Group

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What people are saying about us

Unparelleled Customer Service

We have been extremely pleased with Global K9‘s unparalleled customer service throughout their entire company.  All it takes is one email or phone call and they have us covered. We are a happy client and look forward to our continued working relationship with their team. Thank you for your continued amazing service!

Sommer Sampson
JASUSA Corporate TSA PSC

Three years of service

Out of many K9 companies, we chose Global K9 Protection Group because of their training, technology and professionalism. After almost three years of seeing their commitment to cargo security, I feel confident we made the right decision

Thomas Paciello
Director – TSA Compliance & Processes, Kuehne & Nagel

Exceeds All Expectations

Global K9 has exceeded all expectations, when the new TSA mandated was in effect, we knew we would encounter many challenges but due to GK9 experience leadership and great employees we have been successful in delivering top performance for our clients. GK9 has not only become a great partner for Alliance Ground International but family, we look forward to the future together.

Julio Lopez
Security Director, Alliance Ground International

About us

Global K9 Protection Group is a Veteran Owned and Operated business focused on delivering reliable, sustainable and compliant cargo screening solutions. Driven by a culture of excellence our staff is comprised of air cargo industry experts, MBAs, Lean-Six Sigma Black-belts, Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Experts, and Seasoned Canine Professionals.

GK9PG is a technology company at heart delivering engineered solutions for the air cargo and commercial industry. Our staff is perpetually working to devise new innovative technologies to advance our capabilities and offerings.

Our Mission

Our clients require reliable and sustainable canine solutions. Driven by Canine Analytics, we provide turn-keyCanine Security Solutions that are calculated, well planned, and realistic; all while remaining compliant with local, state, federal and international laws. Our canine professionals provide the subject matter expertise necessary to stand-up and maintain elite canine service programs. OurCanine Professionals fully understand the magnitude of their roles in preventing potentially catastrophic events. OurCanine Teams serve as a force multiplier to circumvent the impact of unmitigated threats; bolstering existing security measures.

Jordan Potts

Petty Officer 3rd Class

Jordan has been employed with GK9PG since January 2021 and currently serves as an Explosives Detection Canine Handler at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Francisco Perez

Sergeant

Sergeant Perez served in the U.S. Army for eight years. Francisco has been employed with GK9PG since February 2020 and currently serves as an Explosives Detection Canine Handler at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

 

Fernando Navarro

Specialist

Specialist Navarro served three years in the U.S. Army. During his service, he served one campaign in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Fernando has been employed with GK9PG since February 2021 and currently serves as an Explosives Detection Canine Handler at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 

 

Phillip Null

Specialist

Specialist Null served as a Medic in the North Carolina Army National Guard from 2006-2012. During his service, he was deployed to Iraq from 2009-2010. Phillip has been employed with GK9PG since December 2018 and currently serves as an Explosives Detection Canine Handler and Site Lead at Houston International Airport (IAH).

 

Aron Bland

Staff Sergeant

SSG Bland served in the U.S. Army active duty from 2006-2017 and in the reserves from 2017-2020. Aron has been employed with GK9PG since April 2018 and currently serves as an Explosives Detection Canine Handler at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

 

Latest Insights

  • We Made The list!

    We Made The list!

    Global K9 Companies Recognized as a 2025 Vet100 Honoree!   Opelika, Alabama, November 7, 2024 – Global K9 Companies has been named to annual Vet100 list—a compilation of the nation’s fastest growing veteran-led businesses. The ranking, created in partnership with Inc. Business Media and Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), was born…

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  • We Made The list!

    We Made The list!

    Global K9 Companies Ranks No. 1079 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America.   Opelika, Alabama, August 16, 2024 – Inc. magazine revealed that Global K9 Companies, LLC is No. 1079 on its 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America. With a three-year revenue growth…

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  • GK9PG’s Eric Hare Invited to White House Roundtable to Discuss SBIC Program Reforms

    GK9PG’s Eric Hare Invited to White House Roundtable to Discuss SBIC Program Reforms

    CEO Eric Hare joined fellow business owners to discuss changes to the SBIC program as new SBA-Department of Defense partnership is announced. Washington, USA, Wednesday 21st February 2024: Eric Hare, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG), participated in a roundtable discussion at the White House, focusing on recent reforms to the…

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Military Recruitment

Whether you are looking for a new career or fine-tuning your canine handler skills, the Global K9 Solutions Canine Handler and Trainer programs are for you.

GK9S offers all eligible transitioning service members the opportunity to gain he necessary skills to excel as a canine professional. GK9S offers two highly successful paths for service members to gain a certification as acanine handler or trainer. Transitioning service members are eligible to attend our courses at no cost through the Army Civilian Skills Program (SP) or DoD SkillBridge Program.

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