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
A Private Working Dog Program Built on Experience, Precision, and Trust
Taylor Made Working Dogs is a private working dog program led by Kris Taylor, focused on the development and placement of elite personal protection dogs and advanced obedience training. Based in Ramona, California, the program serves a select group of clients seeking reliable, real-world capability — not just obedience in controlled environments.
Each dog is developed with intention, structure, and long-term soundness in mind. The goal is not volume. It is clarity, stability, and performance under pressure.
This is a program built for individuals and families who value discretion, capability, and trust.
San Diego’s Premier Protection Dog Training & Placement Program
Taylor Made protection dogs are developed for clients who require a higher level of security without sacrificing stability in everyday environments. These dogs are selected, raised, and trained to operate with clarity — capable of responding when needed, and remaining neutral when not.
Each placement is highly selective. Dogs are matched to the client’s lifestyle, environment, and expectations, ensuring long-term compatibility and reliability.
Training emphasizes:
- Environmental neutrality in public and private settings
- Clear, controlled defensive responses
- Strong obedience under distraction
- Stability around family, guests, and daily life
This is not a generalized product. Each dog represents a significant investment in time, development, and precision.
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.
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.