About Dilis Dog Academy

<h2>Balanced training, boarding and day adventures in Marengo</h2>

<p>Dilis Dog Academy trains at 7413 IL 23 in Marengo and publishes hours of 8 AM to 8 PM, seven days a week. The site says the business is "Founded and operated by a Veteran-Owned team with over 18 years of hands-on experience," and that its lead trainer is "a Certified Canine Training &amp; Behavior Specialist, graduating in 2007 and training dogs full-time since 2009." It describes a background spanning pet obedience and behavior modification, Schutzhund, French Ring, bed bug detection, service dog training for veterans with PTSD, and agility, and credits the team with experience from Army active duty service and an Army Reserve Veterinary Unit.</p>

<h3>Method and programs</h3>

<p>The stated method is a Balanced Training Method that "is never one-size-fits-all," tailored to the dog's temperament and the owner's goals. Three services are published: obedience training; on-site boarding, described as blending comfort and consistency so a dog's training stays sharp while the owner is away; and Dilis Dog Adventures, a day-training option that takes the dog to new places so, in the site's words, "good behavior isn't limited to the backyard."</p>

<h3>Practical details</h3>

<p>The FAQ says programs range from one to six weeks depending on the dog's behavior, age and level of obedience. Because the facility sits about an hour from the city, the site offers pick-ups and drop-offs. Lifetime support is promised to clients as the "Lifetime Support Promise," and the published service radius is 60 miles from Marengo.</p>