The K9 Blog

Malinois dog in tactical harness sitting on a mossy rock in a forest setting, showcasing Eartsch's canine equipment.

Our brands, part 9 - Eartsch

Eartsch – Innovative tactical equipment for service dogs Eartsch is a German company with over 20 years of experience in developing technical equipment for professional users. From skydiving to military...

A police officer in tactical gear aiming a weapon alongside a working dog wearing protective gear in a desert environment.

Our brands, part 8 - Rex Specs

  Rex Specs – Protective googles for active and working dogs Rex Specs is a company that specializes in manufacturing protective eyewear and hearing protection for dogs. These products are designed...

Två arbetande hundar med K9 hjälmar och västar, sittande på en väg, redo för insats.

Our brands, part 7 - K9 Helm

    K9 Helm: Pioneering Protection for Working Dogs In the demanding world of service and working dogs, ensuring their safety and effectiveness is paramount. K9 Helm Corp, founded by...

Soldier in tactical gear holding a K9 helmet designed for specialized working dogs in challenging environments.

Our brands, part 6 - Dark Systems

 Dark Systems' DarkFighter: Revolutionising K9 Protection and Performance In the demanding world of service and working dogs, ensuring their safety and efficiency is paramount. Dark Systems, a global leader...

Schäferhund i kroppsskydd sitter nära polisbilen, symbol för avancerad hundutrustning.

Our brands, part 5 - LOF Defence Systems

After police dog Quanto was shot and killed while chasing a suspect in 2013, development work began…

Diagram illustrating Getxent tube, polymer structure, and odor molecule release for scent training.

Our brands, Part 4 - Getxent

Unveiling the Science and Benefits of Getxent Blank and Odor Tubes Detection dogs have become invaluable assets in various fields, including law enforcement, security, and pest control. The effectiveness of...

Tjänstehund och förare i militär utrustning vid helicopter på grön gräsyta.

Our Brands, Part 3 - Modern Icon

Modern Icon are dedicated to providing very high quality service dog equipment to military, police, security companies, SAR and active dog people. Much of what is used for dog service...

A Belgian Malinois dog running energetically on rocky terrain, wearing a tactical harness.

Our Brands, Part 2 - Recon K9

Recon K9, is one of the absolute leading suppliers of tactical dog equipment in the world. They supply equipment for dogs in police, various agencies (eg Secret Service and Homeland...

A working dog jumping while being led by its handler in a natural outdoor setting.

Our Brands, Part 1 - Nonstop Defense

Non-stop Defense was established in 2021 to supply the Norwegian Defense Forces with dog equipment and arctic clothing. It originated in Non-stop dogwear, a company that develops, produces and sells...

Hund i flytväst står vid vattnet, redo för simträning och säkerhet i vatten.

The Benefits of Swim Training for Dogs with a Life Jacket

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for dogs, offering numerous physical and mental benefits. Incorporating a life jacket into your dog's swim training can enhance these benefits and ensure...

Tjänstehund i aktion tillsammans med soldater i en skogsmiljö, utrustade för taktiska uppdrag.

Why high-quality equipment is essential for service dogs

Service dogs play an indispensable role in police, security, military and rescue services worldwide. These four-legged heroes perform tasks such as searching for missing persons, tracking down dangerous criminals and...

Working K9 logo with soldiers and dogs in a snowy landscape, promoting dog service focus and collaboration.

Working K9 Scandinavia official K9 partner of Equipnor AB

Since the beginning of May, Working K9 Scandinavia has been an official partner with Equipnor AB regarding equipment for service dogs. With this collaboration, our customers can maintain simple and flexible...

Camouflage tactical dog harness with mesh panels and adjustable straps for comfort and ventilation.

REFINE & REFOCUS- RECON K9 ENTERS A NEW PHASE IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

(Republished with permission from Recon K9) When Recon K9 first came into the market, formerly as Remington K9, back in 2014, we were engaged by USASOC to design a new...

Taktisk hund med svart sele sittande mot vägg, idealisk för träning och säkerhet.

3 things to consider when buying a K9 Tactical Vest

We get a lot of questions about what K9 harness / vest will be right for any one handler and their K9? That's akin to asking someone what clothes will be best for your workday? Well, let's unpack that a little bit. What type of work do you do? The needs of someone who sits behind a desk hacking out code is going…

Logo of Working K9 Scandinavia, specializing in quality equipment for working dogs.

Recon K9 Expands into Scandinavia!

Recon K9 is very proud to announce our expansion into the Scandinavian market with our newest distributor “Working K9 Scandinavia”. Under the leadership of Patric Cramlöv, Working K9 Scandinavia will represent the entire Recon product line to Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Cramlöv’s focus is on all working…

Two trained dogs in tactical harnesses with a handler during a training exercise.

MIL-SPEC. Everyone says it, but do we even know what it means? Find Out!

In product marketing the key is to find the buzz words and overuse them. Today we wanted to address one of the most violent offenders in our industry, MIL-SPEC! We won’t bore you the history lesson, but essentially it was designed as a standard to ensure performance, maintainability, ability to be repaired and…