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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5/5I was gifted with a beautiful German Shepherd who barked at everything, the wind, a leaf moving..you name it :he barked. Kris and Liz worked with Mojo for two months as they were trainig him for my specific needs.
What an awesome turn around--thanks to them both. They cleared up…Read full reviewClose full review
I was gifted with a beautiful German Shepherd who barked at everything, the wind, a leaf moving..you name it :he barked. Kris and Liz worked with Mojo for two months as they were trainig him for my specific needs.
What an awesome turn around--thanks to them both. They cleared up his infection, tried all types of food to isolate what he was allergic to (he is now on a raw diet and I purchase the food from Kris) and gave me back a totally different partner. Whenever, I have any questions or concerns, they get back with me and advise me of how to correct the action. This is the place to take your furry baby.
TAYLOR MADE WORKING DOGS is perfectly named as they TAYLOR your beast into a well manered partner
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R Bartolo
5/5I have a 3 year old female GSD who needed a lot of careful training due to previous poor attempts by other trainers in northern SD county. Kris has a valid framework which takes time and practice for the owner to learn, but it is highly effective and uses canine instincts with ma…Read full reviewClose full review
I have a 3 year old female GSD who needed a lot of careful training due to previous poor attempts by other trainers in northern SD county. Kris has a valid framework which takes time and practice for the owner to learn, but it is highly effective and uses canine instincts with marking good behavior and rewards. During our introductory lessons I learned more in the first hour than I had learned in months of reading, watching training videos and spending money on trainers who didn't deliver. He breaks down training concepts into small chunks that can be repeatable during the week until your canine responds to your commands (he uses leashes, verbal and physical cues). We graduated into intermediate training and my female shows more confidence and is more willing to follow my lead. These group lessons are also very affordable. Highly recommended to take the personal lessons if you want to address specific issues.
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Liz Snider
5/5Kris Taylor of Taylor Made Working Dogs is one of the most gifted trainers I have ever had the pleasure to work with! I have been in the sport of IPO for a few years now, and have never worked with any one as talented before. He produces amazing puppies, true to breed standard an…Read full reviewClose full review
Kris Taylor of Taylor Made Working Dogs is one of the most gifted trainers I have ever had the pleasure to work with! I have been in the sport of IPO for a few years now, and have never worked with any one as talented before. He produces amazing puppies, true to breed standard and can handle any obedience problem you throw at him!! If you're in the Southern California area, this is your go to for the best training for sure!
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Alex Tertitski
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Maleeka Dobson
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