Taylor Made Working Dogs

I just met Kris one time for training. He appeared very knowledgable and his advice worked, with one exception; my dog was choking to death. He instructed me to tighten the collar which he proceeded to size for me. He informed me that even though the collar may appear tight, it creates more even pressure points and is less uncomfortable. My dog responded immediately after I put the collar on him and would obey all the commands. However, I noticed after a few days, he stopped barking and was ver quiet and appeared depressed. He would not play, bark and gradually was eating less and losing weight.
He would get very nervous when I touched his collar and would not raise his head. So I decided to check the collar. It was poking holes in his neck and were crusted dried blood in several areas. I removed the pinch collar and put a leather one on him loosely and took him to the vet. My vet told me not to go back to this trainer and to put antimicrobial cream on the wounds on his neck twice daily till he got better.
In the course of the training session, he never touched my dog and was giving instructions to me on how to give commands from a distance.
Be Careful.

Called, voice mail full. Emailed, no response. Facebook messaged, nothing. VERY professional.

Taylor Made Working Dogs is the absolute best out there for any dog training needs (for any breed). I am a first time German Shepherd Dog owner and wanted to do my dog justice by taking her to a skilled and reputable trainer. During my first puppy obedience session with Kris I learned more in 5 minutes than I had learned in months of reading and watching various training videos. He breaks down training concepts into terms that are easy to understand and then achieve. I believe my dog received the very best foundation in training she could have because of Taylor Made Working Dogs. Highly recommend!

Great trainer and of the dogs that I have seen, I am very impressed. Taylor Made is a rare working line breeder that puts effort into health, the working aspect, AND the conformation aspect of the German Shepherd Dog. That they do this is well beyond what is required and is evidence of passion towards the breed. Two thumbs up.

Kris is the best. Don’t know why my review was filtered but he literally works magic. No one else in all of San Diego county is worth going to. Kris has adorable dogs and helps me understand mine. I recommend Kris with all my heart!

It just does not get better than this when it comes to dog training.
After working with several other dog trainers over the years I was finally introduced to Taylor Made through a friend of mine.
The staff are realist when it comes to training and how much they can help you. It may not be what you want to hear but in the long run it is better they are honest and not wasting your time or money. Kris has evaluated a few of my rottweilers and gave him his honest opinion, his honesty was spot on.
I have and will continue to recommend Taylor Made Working Dogs to anyone that is in the market. It is well worth the drive, or flight and the time to have Kris and his staff train any canine!