Elite Personal Protection Dogs Trained by Kris Taylor
Advanced Board and Train programs and fully trained personal protection dogs based in Ramona, California. Serving San Diego County and clients nationwide.
Years Training
IGP Titles
USCA Regional Champion
Years Special Forces
Meet Kris Taylor
Kris Taylor is one of the most experienced protection dog trainers in the United States.
Raised in a family deeply involved in German working-line breeding, Kris began competing in Schutzhund at an early age and earned his first title at just twelve years old. Over the following decades he developed a career in working dog training that spans more than fifty Schutzhund and IGP titles across multiple dogs.
Beyond competition, Kris served ten years in the United States Army as an Airborne Ranger and Special Forces operator, working alongside elite military units and canine programs. His academic background includes a PhD in Biology, bringing scientific understanding to genetics, temperament, and long-term canine development.
Every protection dog placed through Taylor Made Working Dogs is personally trained by Kris. Nothing is outsourced. Nothing is delegated.
- In 2016 became a National Level Teaching Helper with USCA
- In 2018 became a National Level Teaching Tracking Coordinator with USCA
- Has competed in 5 USCA Regional Championships with 3 different dogs (1 first place, 3 second place, one 7th place finish)
- Has competed in 4 USCA National Championships or Working Dog Championships
- Has competed in 2 World Qualifiers
- Has over 50 Schutzhund/IPO/IGP titles
Core Services
German Shepherd Training
Specialized training for high-drive working breeds including German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Dutch Shepherds.
Board & Train Programs
Structured obedience training designed for working breeds and serious dog owners. Dogs live with our trainers and learn reliable control in real-world environments.
Personal Protection Dogs
Fully trained family protection dogs that combine stable temperament with real security capability. Each dog meets the same elite training standard.
Taylor Made Working Dogs
The Taylor Made Standard
Taylor Made Working Dogs isn’t a just a pet training company or a pet hotel — it’s a working-dog collective.
We develop elite personal protection dogs, advanced off-leash companions, and purpose-bred working-line German Shepherds through proven genetics, disciplined training, and a philosophy rooted in clarity, structure, and real capability.
Our work spans the full ecosystem: heritage breeding, world-class board & train programs, advanced obedience, and premium boarding for clients who expect reliability long after training ends. Led by Kris Taylor—international working-dog expert—we craft dogs that are confident, stable, and capable in the real world.
This isn’t pet training.
This is heritage, craftsmanship, and working-line excellence brought to its highest form.
Raw Dog Food
Born from the daily work of the Taylor Made Working Dog Collective, this small-batch raw dog food fuels clarity, strength, and steady drive. Every ingredient serves a purpose, supporting the health, stamina, and longevity expected of a true working dog.
Board and Train
Daily structure, off-leash development, and real-world exposure come together in our Board & Train programs. Designed for dogs at any stage, this immersive training is a cornerstone of the Taylor Made Working Dog Collective and produces reliability that weekly lessons can’t match.