Taylor Made Working Dogs

Training programs include Board & Train (12–23 weeks), Private Training (1-hour sessions), Protection Training (beginner to expert levels), and Schutzhund/IGP. All programs begin with a 30-minute evaluation to assess the dog’s drive, stability, and needs. Board & Train is immersive and facility-based, focusing on off-leash obedience, perimeter searches, passive bite, and threat response. Private training is hands-on with direct oversight from Kris Taylor. Protection training includes command-based biting, alerting, and real-world scenarios. Ongoing annual follow-up lessons are required for advanced protection dogs.

Pricing Summary

Private training sessions: $397 for one session, $1,887 for five, $2,927 for eight, $4,237 for twelve. Board & Train programs: Beginner Protection ($18,750 for 12 weeks), Advanced Protection ($26,790 for 17 weeks + 3 annual follow-ups), Expert Protection ($36,425 for 23 weeks + 3 annual follow-ups). 20% discount on training, boarding, and raw food for puppy buyers. No free consultations.

Policies

Board & Train programs require a non-refundable deposit to secure a spot. Training programs are structured with fixed durations and no refunds for incomplete sessions. Follow-up lessons are mandatory for advanced protection dogs. All services require appointment-only access. No cancellation policy is explicitly stated for private lessons.

Taylor Made Working Dogs is a premium dog training and breeding facility in Ramona, California, specializing in elite working-line German Shepherds and advanced training for families, executives, and high-risk households. They offer Board & Train programs that produce calm, confident, and reliable dogs through immersive, structured training focused on off-leash obedience, public-access skills, and real-world protection. Their training is led by Kris Taylor, an international working-dog expert with over 30 years of experience, and all programs are personally supervised by him. In addition to training, they breed purpose-bred German Shepherds from Czech and DDR (East German) bloodlines, emphasizing temperament, health, and drive. They also provide premium overnight boarding, raw dog food, and private training sessions conducted at their facility, client homes, or businesses. Their services are designed for owners seeking more than basic obedience — they deliver highly trained, stable, and capable protection and working dogs.

Their Board & Train programs are intensive, lasting 12 to 23 weeks, and include real-world exposure, perimeter searches, passive bite training, and command-based protection. Private lessons are available in 1-hour sessions with direct oversight from Kris Taylor. They serve clients across California and nationwide, offering same-day airport meetups for out-of-town clients.

They do not offer group classes or day training; all training is private, facility-based, or board-and-train. Their breeding program is tightly integrated with their training services, ensuring puppies are raised with structure and socialization from birth.

They also provide behavioral modification for aggressive or difficult dogs and offer a comprehensive evaluation before any training begins.

Accomplishments

Kris Taylor is an international working-dog expert with over 30 years of professional training experience. Taylor Made Working Dogs breeds and trains dogs for law enforcement, military special forces, and high-risk households. Their dogs are known for stability, reliability, and performance in real-world protection scenarios. They breed from top European working lines and maintain a reputation for producing elite, health-tested German Shepherds.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first complete a Dog/Puppy Application if interested in purchasing a puppy or trained dog. For training services, a 30-minute evaluation at the facility is required to determine the appropriate program. Private training and Board & Train are scheduled by appointment only after evaluation.