We’re Changing the Future of Bed Bug Detection & Elimination.

We redefine the standards of bed bug detection through highly trained and certified K9 teams.

Our Mission

  • A CCURACY -
  • Dogs, with their superior sense of smell, pinpoint live bed bugs or eggs. Extremely reliable if trained properly.
  • T HOROUGHNESS -
  • Teams conduct searches before and after K9 deployments, confirming or denying dog indications. Dogs search hidden areas quickly and thoroughly.
  • L EGITIMACY -
  • Highly-trained professionals with extensive K9 detection experience. Ongoing real-world training and bi-annual certifications ensure standards are met.
  • A CCOUNTABILITY -
  • We stand by our service 100%. Post-search records, Atlas Bed-Bug Free certificates, expert testimony, and availability showcase our integrity and discretion.
  • S PEED -
  • Dogs quickly search large, cluttered areas, minimizing your time out of residence or business and reducing the inconvenience of moving items before our arrival.

Why dogs? Their exceptional sense of smell beats human capabilities, allowing precise detection of live bedbugs or eggs. They navigate through hidden areas efficiently, ensuring a thorough search. Trained for reliability, dogs offer quicker and more accurate detection, making our process effective and expedient.

Accuracy Rate
99.9%
Thoroughness
Visible and Hidden Areas
Legitimacy
Highly-Trained Professionals

Our team

Our team is fueled by a genuine affection for dogs and a relentless commitment to providing top-notch bed bug solutions. Get to know the faces behind the expertise.

  • Riley

    Black Labrador Retriever

    • 4 months of training and certification by Highland K9 in North Carolina.

  • Sniper

    Black Labrador Retriever

    • 4 months of training and certification by Highland K9 in North Carolina.

  • Jeff Dickson

    Owner/Lead Handler

    • Born and raised in Kingston area.
    • Police officer since 1999.
    • K9 unit since 2010 having worked 3x dual-purpose patrol dogs.
    • Presently working a dual-purpose Belgian Malinois.

  • Paul Doak

    Owner/Lead Handler

    • From the Kingston area.
    • Attended Queen’s University BA, BPHE, BEd.
    • Police officer since 1996.
    • Started K9 in 2002 and have worked 4x dual-purpose patrol dogs and 1x gun/drug Labrador Retriever.
    • Presently supervisor of a K9 unit working a dual-purpose Belgian Malinois/Dutch Shepherd.

  • Chris Stoness

    Owner

    • An entrepreneur for over a decade.
    • Built the national franchise system, Elite Window Cleaning.
    • His "people first" approach cultivates strong culture and leadership.
    • Strives to develop a company-wide growth mindset.
    • Aiming high for goals to create a top-notch franchise system for K9 bed bug detection at Atlas K9.

  • Jesse Trafford

    Handler

    • Jesse, from St. Albert, Alberta, later moved to Ontario for school.
    • Serving in Afghanistan, he closely collaborated with dog teams.
    • Developed a profound appreciation for the effectiveness of working dogs.
    • Expanded his knowledge, training his own Dutch/German shepherd mix, and volunteering with Kingston Police K-9 Units.
    • Jesse and Atlas K9 share a passion for working dogs and are thrilled to collaborate.

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