International Scent Solutions (ISS) is a leader in providing highly trained K-9 units for narcotics and explosives detection, with a commitment to ethical practices and cutting-edge training. Founded on principles of integrity, ISS serves government and corporate clients, offering services backed by extensive scientific research, professional experience, and regulatory certifications.
Established in 2009 by David Reese, ISS was born out of a desire to challenge the status quo in the K-9 industry. Over the years, the company has trained over 7,000 dogs across 30+ countries and developed patented technologies that push the boundaries of modern detection services.
To provide the most reliable and ethical K-9 detection services by combining passion, science, and operational excellence—ensuring safety, trust, and performance in every deployment.
To revolutionize the global K-9 detection industry by setting the gold standard in training, technology integration, and service quality—making the world safer through excellence in canine security.
Our training staff has over 25 years’ experience in scientific based animal behavior. We have trained over 7000 k9s in over 30 countries.
ISS has invented patented technologies that enhance K-9 performance and delivers cutting-edge, up-to-date training—supported by its kennel facility in Chicago, Illinois.
ISS leads the industry in curricula, legislation, and research, developing new training techniques with input from scientists, doctors, and animal-behavior specialists.
Evaluate mission needs, environment, and handler profile; test dogs for drive, temperament, health, and trainability to pair the right K9 with the right team.
Build foundations: leash control, obedience cues, reward timing/markers, safety protocols, and daily care/maintenance for reliable teamwork.
Imprint target odors and run structured searches (rooms, vehicles, luggage, open areas) with clear passive alerts—proofed against distractions and contamination.
Scenario-based evaluation against recognized standards, covering obedience, detection proficiency, documentation, and legal handling—resulting in operational certification.
After years in the industry, time after time, ISS has watched people with no passion operate with greed. They sell products that do not work, put immense profit margins on contracts, train people in a very short time and deploy them into very dangerous situations. All for the shareholders bottom – line.
In 2009, after years of frustration with these business practices, International Scent Solutions (ISS) was formed. ISS’ core beliefs are: do the right thing; Have love and passion for what you do; and the bottom line will take care of itself.