Available Premier German Shepherd Protection Dogs

HIGH CONFLICT TRAVEL

Personal and Estate protection dogs are perfect for our clients that may be travel in regions that are fragile and conflict-affected, there is a high risk of kidnapping, carjacking, and home invasions.

BUSINESS OWNERS

Business owners operating in high-risk industries, such as debt collection, repossession, firearms dealing, and cash-based enterprises, often require enhanced security measures to protect their assets, employees, and customers.

HIGH PROFILE INDIVIDUALS

This service is designed to provide an elevated level of protection for high-profile individuals, particularly families with children who prioritize the safety of their little ones. Traditional security and defense methods may not always suffice when there are young children to consider.

FAMILIES

Our trained dogs are perfect for families who want peace of mind and protection. We select our dogs based on their unique abilities and temperament to provide the best protection to our clients. They undergo extensive training to ensure that they can handle any threat or situation that may arise.

At Taylor Made Working Dogs, we take a comprehensive approach to evaluate each dog, ensuring we understand their unique characteristics and determine their most suitable role. We consider their current training level, age, unique temperament, drive levels, and how their drive manifests. This thorough evaluation ensures that each dog is placed in an environment that meets their needs, giving them the best opportunity to thrive and excel in their designated role. Below is a detailed guide outlining our benchmarks for each working line dog. For instance, if you’re seeking an estate protection dog, you’ll want a dog with specific qualities, such as aloof or open temperament and medium drive and energy.  On the other hand, if you’re looking for a well-behaved family dog capable of excelling in public gatherings or vacations, you’ll be looking for specific traits, like open temperament and low drive and energy.

Entry/Puppy/Green—This dog is at an early stage of training and has little to no valuable skills. It may have undergone some tests but lacks formal training. At this stage, the dog is a blank canvas, ready to be shaped into the role you desire. With the right training and guidance, it can develop into a highly skilled working dog.

Novice – This dog is in the early stages of protection training, where it is learning essential obedience commands, developing its grip, building drive and responsiveness, working on bite development, and being taught to bark on command.

Basic: This accomplished dog has successfully completed beginner training and has mastered fundamental obedience commands including sit, down, recall/come when called, loose leash heeling, place, and basic manners such as avoiding jumping and respecting furniture boundaries. Additionally, the dog has made significant advancements in protection training, showcasing a high level of functionality and skill.

Advanced Protection: This dog has successfully completed all basic training exercises and has now transitioned into the public access training phase. During this phase, the dog is taught to apply its training in real-life scenarios such as break-ins, home invasions, public attacks, muggings, and carjackings. The dog is making significant progress in incorporating its obedience training into off-leash cues and commands, particularly in public spaces.

Expert Protection:  This highly trained dog has surpassed basic and intermediate training levels and has seamlessly assimilated into various facets of life, including family, personal, executive, business, and estate protection. It has achieved the capability to be off-leash and respond to verbal commands. Additionally, this dog has undergone comprehensive public access training and exhibits a remarkable level of obedience, enabling it to fulfill the role of a service dog that can accompany you anywhere.

Temperament Types

These temperaments are entirely genetic

Aloof – This dog is independent and composed, exhibiting a calm and unconcerned demeanor. It is more focused on its bond with its handler than on socializing with others, displaying a reserved nature. While not particularly affectionate with strangers, it is neither fearful nor aggressive toward people or other animals. This temperament is well-suited for individual owners or couples and can also thrive in a family environment. Additionally, it is well-behaved in public settings.

Nervy – The term “nervy” describes a dog that may exhibit signs of shyness, fear, timidity, or aggression. When confronted with new people, animals, environments, or changes in their handler’s mood or attitude, these dogs may respond by biting, fleeing, or submitting. Due to their temperament, nervy dogs are best suited for individuals or couples and may not thrive in family or socially active environments.

“Open” – This exuberant dog is always ready to eagerly greet everyone and everything, exuding an infectious energy that lights up any environment. Its carefree nature and boundless enthusiasm make it a delightful companion for any activity. This dog effortlessly commands attention in every situation, truly a rockstar in its own right. While it may require additional training and dedication to thrive in personal, executive, estate, or guard dog roles, its inherent capabilities, coupled with the right motivation and guidance, make it more than up to the task.

Drive Levels

No Drive The dog lacks the drive to pursue anything beyond the bare necessities for survival. Its motivation seems to be entirely focused on meeting its basic needs.

Low Drive The concept of “low drive” in dogs is frequently misconstrued as meaning they have no drive at all. A dog with low drive does possess some level of motivation, but it may only be sufficient to carry out requested actions. For example, the dog may sit and then accept food or a ball, but it will not display high enthusiasm in doing so. Dogs with low drive are best suited for roles that require calm and steady behavior, such as therapy or service dogs.

Medium Drive – Dogs with a medium drive possess a level of motivation that makes them highly adaptable and focused. They have the optimal combination of determination and willingness to succeed, making them well-suited for excelling in various activities, such as top-level competitions and providing exceptional personal, estate, family, business, executive protection, as well as law enforcement and military support. Their adaptability ensures they can excel in a variety of roles, giving you confidence in their capabilities.

High-drive – dogs are like the Formula One race cars of the dog world, and they require the expertise of experienced handlers. They may not be the best fit for new or intermediate handlers, or for families seeking a companion. They can be suitable in a guard dog situation, but their true potential is unlocked by handlers who are competent and experienced enough to bring out the best in them. These dogs are a challenge and are best suited for very high-level competition trainers. Their purpose is to showcase their overwhelming capabilities and contribute to the lineage of working breeds. These dogs lack self-preservation, and their entire life, goal, and purpose is to relentlessly pursue what they desire.

Operations of drive

Endurance of Drive – Dogs showcasing a high endurance of drive possess the remarkable ability to uphold and sustain their intensity and determination over an extended period. This allows them to tenaciously strive towards fulfilling their needs and aspirations persistently.

Strength of drive 

“Strength of Drive” in a dog can be observed in its unwavering determination to achieve its desires. This determination manifests as the dog persistently pursuing its goals, even in the face of obstacles, discomfort, pain, adverse surroundings, or potential consequences. This high level of drive is characterized by the dog’s refusal to be deterred by any challenges it may encounter.

At Taylor Made, we prioritize the health of each Personal Protection Dog. Our dogs are raised on a raw food diet made in-house at Taylor Made Raw to ensure that every aspect of your personal protection dog’s health is functioning at the highest level. Personal Protection Dogs are not just pets, they are highly trained athletes that require the perfect balance of nutrition to have optimal performance, drive, and temperament. Just like humans, dogs need a unique blend of nutrition to perform. Our Taylor Made Raw food is specifically formulated to boost your dog’s immune system, gum health, and gut health.

We offer ongoing support to our clients to ensure that they are satisfied with their purchase and that their dog provides them with the security and protection they need. We are confident that Taylor Made Estate and Personal Protection Dogs are the top 1% in safety for discerning clients who demand the very best for their family and home. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, and we take pride in providing our clients with the best protection available.

At Taylor Made Working Dogs, we take pride in our meticulous selection process. Each of our protection dogs undergoes extensive training to develop high-level skills. We focus on harnessing each dog’s natural abilities, drive, temperament, size, life expectancy, and body structure. Our German Shepherds, sourced from the best genetic lines, have ideal temperaments for the job. Every puppy is carefully chosen at a young age, following a rigorous evaluation of their health, temperament, and potential for protection work. They are then raised in our program, where their training, temperament, and environmental testing are thoroughly considered.

• Reach out to us to inquire about our available protection dogs. We take the time to understand your lifestyle and preferences, ensuring that we can direct you to the perfect match.
• Once a dog is selected, they are hand delivered by our lead dog trainer where you will be provided a comprehensive training program to ensure that you are equipped to handle and care for your new dog.
• We offer ongoing support to ensure that you are satisfied with the purchase and your Protection dog provides you with the security and protection you need.