Taylor Made Working Dogs
21127 Sutherland Dam Rd, Ramona, CA 92065
Overview
Taylor Made Working Dogs is a specialized working-dog facility in Ramona, CA led by Kris Taylor that focuses on breeding and training elite German Shepherds for personal protection, off-leash work, and service roles. While they offer boarding for clients' dogs and Board & Train programs, this is primarily a high-end breeder and trainer selling fully trained protection dogs at premium prices ($22,000-$37,000), not a traditional daycare or standard boarding facility. They also produce their own raw dog food and serve clients seeking specialized working dogs.
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Breed restrictions: German Shepherd, Rottweiler
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What Reviews Say
78 reviews analyzedTaylor Made Working Dogs is highly regarded for its specialized training of working-line German Shepherds, with many clients reporting transformative results for reactive or high-energy dogs. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, particularly regarding Kris Taylor's expertise and the quality of their raw food, there are a few serious outliers involving a past escape incident and communication lapses. Overall, it is a premier destination for owners seeking rigorous obedience and protection training within a professional facility.
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Dog escaped facility
“my dog escaped by jumping their fence... My dog had gone missing while in their care for several days.”
Allegations of poor dog condition upon return
“when I returned she looked terrible, afraid, shaking and it took her more than 10 days to get back to her happy full of energy self.”
Communication/Responsiveness(4 mentions)
“Won't call back or respond in any way!... Been Trying to get of hold of some one for over a week and no luck.”
Waitlist/Deposit Policy Confusion
“Weren’t we first on the list? ... accused of being an unfit home for this puppy because of Taylor Made’s inability to abide by their own policy.”
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4.7 stars from 91+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 91 reviews.
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