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: [object Object]
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: [object Object]
Recall trainingProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Group classesCustomer-reportedProgram details
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: [object Object]
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Training level
Advanced obedienceProgram details
Advanced trainingProgram details
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 trainingProgram details
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: [object Object]
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Dogs Dog TrainingProgram details
Executive ProtectionProgram details
Extensive TrainingProgram details
Foundational TrainingProgram details
Pet ShowProgram details
Security TrainingProgram details
Working DogProgram details
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 can’t say enough great things about Taylor Made Working Dogs and Chris Taylor! The work Chris has done with my dog, King, has been incredible. The difference in King’s obedience, confidence, and overall behavior is amazing.
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I can’t say enough great things about Taylor Made Working Dogs and Chris Taylor! The work Chris has done with my dog, King, has been incredible. The difference in King’s obedience, confidence, and overall behavior is amazing.
One of the biggest improvements I’ve noticed is how well King handles populated and busy environments. He stays calm, focused, and obedient even with people and distractions around him. That has made a huge difference in my confidence taking King out in public.
Chris is knowledgeable, professional, patient, and clearly understands how to bring out the best in the dogs he works with. You can tell he genuinely cares about both the dog and the owner and wants them to succeed together.
If you’re looking for someone you can trust with your dog’s training, I highly recommend Chris Taylor and Taylor Made Working Dogs. The results with King speak for themselves. Absolutely a 5-star experience!
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Tim Miranda
5/5
I purchased a working dog from Taylor Made After contacting other vendors. Kris is Very knowledgeable, very accessible, and his dogs are top shelf. Kris has always been available for training, questions, and general assistance. If you are looking for a working dog, I highly recommend Taylor Made.
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Kelley Hart
5/5We boarded our three dogs/babies while we were on vacation in San Diego at Taylor Made. It was a great comfort knowing they were being well cared for close to where we were staying. They sent pictures regularly and kept me updated on how they were doing. We had a smooth drop off …Read full reviewClose full review
We boarded our three dogs/babies while we were on vacation in San Diego at Taylor Made. It was a great comfort knowing they were being well cared for close to where we were staying. They sent pictures regularly and kept me updated on how they were doing. We had a smooth drop off last week and wonderful pick up today! We will be back again. I can already see improvements in their behavior and a calmness that wasn’t there before.
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summer woolard
5/5
Had a great experience from the meet and greet and the drop off and the up-to-date information on our dog while we were gone for two weeks our dog gunner appears to have had the time of his life!! Highly recommend.
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Marc Stellato
5/5
Our puppy Koba has been nothing but a blessing since we got her. Amazing temperament that does amazing with our 10 y.o Shepherd and two kids. She picks up on training super fast and loves being outside. She will play all day but also loves to take naps with plenty of belly rubs.
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