Taylor Made Working Dogs is a professional dog training and protection dog company located in Ramona, California, serving San Diego County and surrounding areas. We specialize in advanced off leash obedience, personal protection dogs, structured Board and Train programs, and working line German Shepherd breeding through our Von Taylorhof program.
In addition to training, we offer professional dog boarding in a calm, supervised ranch environment designed to maintain structure and stability for every dog in our care.
Serving the Ramona, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, La Jolla, Poway, San Diego,
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Our dog behavior modification program addresses human and dog reactivity, aggression, anxiety, and unstable behaviors through structured board and train and clear communication. We focus on rebuilding confidence, impulse control, and reliability in real-world environments for long-term results. · Listed price: $9,790.00
Obedience trainingProgram details
Jump school is a 3 week board and train program designed to help your dog master 3 essential behaviors and build a strong foundation for obedience. This focused program allows handlers to develop clear communication and reliable control while learning how to maintain and reinforce the behaviors. · Listed price: $3,990.00
Recall training
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
How training happens
Board and train
Group classesCustomer-reported
Private trainingProgram details
Advanced Individual Dog Training is focused one-on-one program designed for dogs who need reliable obedience and the foundation for off leash control. Training emphasizes clear communication, structure and neutrality around distractions while preparing dogs for more advanced public obedience. · Listed price: $7,800.00
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced training
Assistance and working dogs
Protection trainingProgram details
We offer elite, fully trained personal and estate protection dogs for discerning clients nationwide. Dogs are selected for stable temperament, advanced obedience, public access reliability, and real-world protection. Ideal for private estates, high-profile individuals, and secure residential environ
Therapy dog training
Dog sports
IGP and protection sportsProgram details
Schutzhund /IGP competition training for handlers, helpers and working-line dogs. We focus on obedience, tracking, and protection with an emphasis on clarity, control, and trial readiness. Designed for handlers seeking correct foundations, titling support, and long-term development.
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
Our private boarding is designed for working-line and high-drive dogs, this is not a large group camps. Each dog is housed in an individual kennel with indoor and outdoor access, privacy, and structure. Ideal for intact, dominant, or performance-bred dogs needing secure, professional care. · Listed price: $80.00
Other listed services
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Dogs Dog Training
Executive Protection
Extensive Training
Foundational Training
Pet Show
Security Training
Working Dog
Working Line German Shepard BreadingProgram details
Von Taylorhof is a working-line German Shepherd dog breeder based in San Diego County. We focus on sound temperament, strong nerves, health, and drive. Our puppies are bred for active family homes, k9 training programs, and real-world environments, and are placed nationwide.
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5/5Effective training for Rattlesnake avoidance! We also did private obedience lessons with Rodney. I have trained with various trainers around the country with my former working shepherds but find TMWD truly tailors the training for you and your dog. Rodney was able to troublesh…Read full reviewClose full review
Effective training for Rattlesnake avoidance! We also did private obedience lessons with Rodney. I have trained with various trainers around the country with my former working shepherds but find TMWD truly tailors the training for you and your dog. Rodney was able to troubleshoot our current issues and also be proactive to future issues which may arise with added distractions. I have always found obedience to be very tedious but Rodney's enthusiasm made it really fun for both myself and my dog. I found the price very reasonable for the results and the information which we received. It was a great learning experience and we look forward to joining the group training class.
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Alicia B
5/5This is the place to be if you want to train your dog or puppy. When I say train I mean for literally EVERYTHING under the sun. They are pretty amazing people. I took my puppy Zova in for a consultation with Rodney this afternoon and immediatly fell in love, he had so many helpfu…Read full reviewClose full review
This is the place to be if you want to train your dog or puppy. When I say train I mean for literally EVERYTHING under the sun. They are pretty amazing people. I took my puppy Zova in for a consultation with Rodney this afternoon and immediatly fell in love, he had so many helpful tips and didnt pressure me what so ever to buy anything. You could tell he loves what he does and loves dog which for obvious reasons is so important. Later that day we went back to have our first class with David who is also a puppy whisperer, and really made the class fun for her and I. He was literally able to taylor the entire class to everyones needs in an hour which was extreamly impressive considering all the dogs were at different levels in their traning. David and Rodney were so extreamly helpful and patient with both Zova and myself. I found out I need some traning as well. I called so many places and either the prices were through the roof or the customer service was non existent. They made me feel comfortable in knowing with a little bit of help my puppy will be an amazing dog one day!
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Alan Flores Campos
5/5
They have helped my dog become more friendly and now she is one of the best dogs that I've owned
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Francisco G
5/5
Great place to train your German sheperd
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Matt L.
5/5
Great people. They had our Beagle mix puppy there for a week for training. We are happy with what she learned there and it made out future training at home so much better. She is now over a year old and she is such a great dog.
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