One of the UK’s oldest dog training and canine-screening companies, Dog Detectives Ltd., based near Liverpool, has been acquired by the Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG). Thus, the number one U.S. air cargo screening provider, founded and operated by military veterans, embarks on its strategy to branch out into the European market and eventually expand further on an international level. Dog Detectives is the UK’s largest exporter of Detection Dogs worldwide with strong connections to the United Nations and the Middle East, while GK9PG currently provides canine screening services in 660 facilities, spanning 162 cities across the US.
Roland Beason, Chief Operating Officer (COO), GK9PG, said: “We are looking forward to working with Dog Detectives’ experienced staff, and leveraging their 25-year track record of providing excellent screening services. This acquisition kick-starts GK9PG’s international expansion plans, building on our strong presence across the U.S.”
Andrew Jones, who has played a large part in the Dog Detectives’ success, will stay and assume his new function as Director at GK9PG. He commented: “GK9PG is one of the world’s largest canine screening providers and the acquisition agreement marks a new chapter for Dog Detectives. Dog Detectives was founded by my father, David, and over the past 25 years, we have been proud to build it into the trusted operation it is today. By combining our expertise, we are well positioned to continue delivering effective screening solutions for the years to come.”
