Autonomous center of competence for
bedbug detection
EDUQUA 2012
eduQua is the first Swiss quality label that is tailored towards education and
training. The label fosters transparency and comparability for consumers. It
helps to ensure the quality of educational and training offers in Switzerland.
The certification with eduQua 2012 consists of
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Handling and training of dogs and their handlers
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Training of the dog trainers, the detection dog handlers,
•
explosive detection dog handlers, bedbug detection dog handlers,
assistance dog handlers and instructors.
•
Preventive search for weapons, ammunition, pyrotechnical products,
fireworks and explosives of all kinds
•
Search for bedbugs
•
Search for materials and items of any kind
•
Assignments with assistance dogs
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015 is a worldwide recognized standard, which defines the
requirements for an effective quality management in a corporation.
The ISO 9001 certification is executed by an independent certification
instance in order to guarantee the independent confirmation of the
implementation of all requirements of ISO 9001. The basis is an audit that
checks and confirms all areas that ISO 9001:2015 touches.
The certification of ISO 9001:2015 consists of
•
Handling and training of dogs and their handlers
•
Training of the dog trainers, the detection dog handlers,
explosive detection dog handlers, bedbug detection dog handlers,
assistance dog handlers and instructors.
•
Preventive search for weapons, ammunition, pyrotechnical products,
fireworks and explosives of all kinds
•
Search for bedbugs
•
Search for materials and items of any kind
•
Assignments with assistance dogs
BED-BUG-HUNTER
Everybody knows them!
Nobody has them!
We find them!
Bedbug detection dogs find your bedbugs. Even better – we don’t find any at all in the first place. Call today – we are available 24/7 for you.
We
have
over
15
years
of
experience
with
detection
dogs.
Since
2006,
we
select
and
train
the
best
dogs
and
their
handlers.
They
are
trained
in
weapons,
ammunition,
explosives, pyrotechnics, and fireworks – and now bedbugs too.
National as well as international officials, military and private corporations trust our bedbug detection dogs, trust the original: The SK-9 GmbH.
We train and improve our detection dogs continuously.
About
LEAD BEDBUG DETECTION
PATRICK SCHMIDIGER
CEO
RUDOLF MUGGLI
RUDOLF MUGGLI
Rudolf Muggli is the executive and head of training at SK-9 GmbH.
Mr. Muggli is a renown expert in the field of cynology.
Lead expert
SK-9 instructor
AK9 instructor
Cert. KOWEF expert
Cert. dog handler AK9
Assignment leader explosive detection dogs and explosive detection dog
handler
Aviation Security Instructor
Regulated Agent Security Manager of a regulated Agent (FOCA)
INSTRUCTOR
PETRA HAGEDORN
Dog instructor (HIK 1), Certodog
Puppy training lead instructor, Certodog
Bedbug detection dog handler, SK-9.ch
FACTS
Foundation
On 10.05.2006, the company was founded by three dog handlers.
The SK-9 GmbH is a registered company
(reg. no. CH-100.4.786.432-7)
Permit as a security firm
On 21.06.2006, the company received the “permit to execute surveillance
assignments on a commercial basis” from the police of Lucerne.
ISO 9001:2000
On 07.10.2008, the company received confirmation of fulfilling the requirements of
the norm “ISO 9001:2000”. The certification assessment was executed by the
company SGS.
Permit by FEDPOL (Swiss federal police)
On 11.11.2008, the company received an exceptional permit from the FEDPOL for
the purchase of military explosives for training purposes of explosive detection dogs.
Recognition by the BLV (Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office)
On 03.04.2009, the company received the recognition as training center according to
art. 205 of the animal welfare ordinance from 23.04.2008 (TSchV; SR 455.1) to train
people that train dog handler (approval no 08/0054).
ISO 9001:2008
On 07.10.2009, the company received confirmation of fulfilling the requirements of
the norm “ISO 9001:2008”. The certification assessment was executed by the
company SGS.
Puppy facilitation canton of Zurich
On 14.06.2011, the concept “puppy facilitation” of SK-9 was reviewed and approved
by the veterinary office Zurich.
eduQua 2012
On 29.06.2011, SK-9 was audited and fulfilled the requirements of the eduQua
norm. The certification reviewed:
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Handling and training of dogs and their handlers
-
Training of dog trainers and instructors
Bedbug detection dogs (Bed-Bug-Hunters)
In 2014, the training concept was reworked and launched in 2015. The management
system ISO 2008:2015 and the eduQua 2012 got adjusted accordingly.
Biodetector K-9 SUISSE
On 02.06.2015, the trademark BIODETECTOR was registered.
Bedbug Free
Trademark registration 15.12.2017
ISO 2008:2015
On 05.07.2017, the company received confirmation of fulfilling the requirements of
the norm “ISO 9001:2015”. The certification assessment was executed by the
company SGS.
Bedbug-Hunter (fig.) active trademark CH-724448
Trademark registration on 27.08.2018
Certifications
We have a certified quality control management system for the training processes as well as the operations in the field with the dogs (ISO9001:2015+ eduQua 2012).
The processes and the structures are assessed by an external certification instance on an annual basis.
EFFICIENCY
Bedbug detection dogs are faster and more
efficient than humans. They detect and reliably
point out the bugs in their hiding places.
CERTIFICATION
Our bedbug detection dogs undergo a versatile
training that takes over a year to complete. They
are under a strict monitoring by SK-9 that ensures
fully qualified and assignment-ready bedbug
detection dogs.
QUALITY
We can rely on over 3200h of experience on
assignments with our detection dogs. There has
not been a single misinterpretation by the
detection dog nor its handler.
“Internationally certified bedbug detection dogs”
This
term
is
often
used.
Unfortunately,
it
is
not
correct
as
there
is
no
worldwide
recognized
certificate
(except
for
ISO
norms)
that
would
accurately
represent
“certified
bedbug
detection
dogs”.
Accordingly,
SK-9
GmbH
is
the
only
company
in
Switzerland
and
its
surrounding
countries
that
holds
the
certifications of ISO 9001:2015 and eduQua 2012.
The certification covers:
•
Handling and training of dogs and their handlers
•
Training of the dog trainers, detection dog handlers,
explosive detection dog handlers, bedbug detection dog handlers, assistance dog handlers and instructors.
•
Preventive search for weapons, ammunition, pyrotechnical products, fireworks and explosives of all kinds
•
Search for bedbugs
•
Search for materials and items of any kind
•
Assignments with assistance dogs
LABEL
Bedbug Hunter (fig.) active trademark no. 724448
Goods and services 37 / 41
Date of registration 27.08.2018
Bedbug FREE SUISSE (fig.) active trademark no. 710866
Goods and services 37 / 41 / 42 04.07.2017
Date of registration 04.04.2017
A certificate “Beg Bug Free” is issued on request of the client (hotels, motels, restaurants, and the likes) after the completion of the assignment. This certification assures the
hotel guests that the host is aware of the severity of a potential infestation and takes precautionary measures.
BIODETECTOR (fig.) active trademark no. 678163
Goods and services 41
Date of registration 02.06.2015
All used detection dogs receive the basic as well as the continuous training and assessment at SK-9 GmbH. A continuous improvement process is used during training and
assignments on a regular basis.
The detection dogs are checked for assignment readiness on a regular basis. For bedbug detection, only certified handlers and their dogs are used, without the need for or
help of any pest control company. The handler provides the corresponding identification card which not only shows the certification of the assigned dog, but also its chip
number and the social security number of the trained handler. The chip number can be checked with a corresponding scanning device by the client. This ensures that only
certified dogs and their handler are on assignment via SK-9 GmbH. The company brand is protected and a sign of quality on its own.
Our competence in quality- and process management ensures the continuous improvement
of our services. ISO 9001:2015
LABEL