Dan Silva is a K-9 unit handler and operations supervisor. Gem Hale for BI Dan Silva, a K-9 handler, secures World Cup venues with his dog Fitz, who detects explosives. World Cup security involves 60 to 75 K-9 units preparing and protecting Southern California sites. Strong handler-dog bonds are crucial for detecting threats and ensuring World Cup safety. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dan Silva, Allied Universal's SoCal K9 operations supervisor, who's helping handlers s