Elite Personal Protection Dogs & Training in San Diego
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
San Diego’s Premier Protection Dog Training & Placement Program
Taylor Made Working Dogs specializes in fully trained personal protection dogs designed for both security and companionship. Every dog is carefully selected, raised, and trained to perform with clarity, control, and confidence in real-world environments.
Unlike traditional dog training programs, we focus on functional protection, not sport or theory — ensuring your dog is reliable in everyday life, not just on a training field.
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.
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.
Serving San Diego and Southern California
Taylor Made Working Dogs proudly serves clients throughout San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, Orange County, and Los Angeles. We also work with select clients outside Southern California for protection dog placement and training.
If you are looking for personal protection dogs in San Diego, family protection dogs in Southern California, or advanced dog training from a professional working dog specialist, Taylor Made Working Dogs offers a focused, real-world approach built around performance and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions About Protection Dogs
Answers to common questions about personal protection dogs, family protection dogs, training,
and the placement process at Taylor Made Working Dogs.
What is a personal protection dog?
A personal protection dog is a professionally trained dog that can provide controlled protection
while remaining safe, obedient, and stable in normal daily life. The best protection dogs combine
deterrence, obedience, and practical usability.
Are protection dogs safe for families?
Yes. Properly trained protection dogs are selected for stable temperament, control, and reliability
around families, children, and public environments. Family compatibility is a major part of proper
dog selection and training.
What breeds do you use for protection dogs?
Taylor Made Working Dogs primarily works with German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois because of their
intelligence, trainability, athleticism, and working ability.
Do you offer protection dog training in San Diego?
Yes. We offer board and train programs, advanced obedience training, puppy development, and
protection-focused training in San Diego and surrounding areas.
How do I apply for a trained protection dog?
The best place to start is by completing the application. This helps us understand your goals,
environment, experience level, and the type of dog that may be the best fit for your needs.
What is the difference between a family protection dog and an executive protection dog?
A family protection dog is selected and trained with home life and family integration in mind,
while an executive protection dog may be better suited for more public-facing environments,
frequent travel, and higher-exposure professional settings.
Can you help match me with the right dog?
Yes. Dog placement should always consider the client’s lifestyle, home environment, experience,
and overall goals. We work to recommend the right dog or training path based on those factors.
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.