Dilis Dog Academy

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$40/day

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Introduction: We are Veteran Owned business. With over 15 years experience as a certified canine training and behavior specialist. Enjoying that we get to work in multiple locations and help people create the bonds that last forever. Graduated from school as a canine training behavioral specialist in 2007. Have been training dogs full time since May 2009. Experience in: Pet dogs Schutzhund French Ring Bed Bug Detection - over 10,000 live searches Behavioral training Service dogs for soldiers with PTSD Agility Training Multiple seminars 9 years in a veterinarian unit for the military

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 78 times

Serves Glenview, IL

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2 employees

6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Andrea F.

Sep 18, 2023

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Made all the difference, we were able to keep our dog because of Tom's training!!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • At the pro’s location

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Jeanine F.

Jan 14, 2021

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I sent my puppy to Tom for a week and she came back almost a completely different well trained dog. It was hard for me to just send my pup off to doggie boarding school, but it was the best decision we made. I plan to send her back for another week once she’s a little older, so she can learn more commands and break some more bad habits. Overall, I would highly recommend his trains services to anyone with a new dog.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • House training • Barking • Digging • Biting • Chewing • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Beth W.

Dec 2, 2018

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I’m only half way through my board and train program but I adore Tom and his method of training. Super approachable and easily explained practice. I’m confident my Boxer will come home with many more manners/etiquette!

Details: 1 dog • 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train programs at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • I travel to the dog trainer • The dog trainer travels to me

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Jason m.

Sep 28, 2021

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My baby has been there just 1 day 14 to go .. Im very happy so far this man is very passionate when he talks about training dogs and thats why I trusted him with my baby .. So far so good ..

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • House training • At the pro’s location

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Mylene M.

Apr 30, 2021

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Tom is great. I left my puppy with him for a week training and he came home 100% better. He learned all basic commands and now I can walk my dog instead of him walking me. I will definitely recommend Tom to anyone.

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Chewing • At the pro’s location

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Tom Mcmurchie

FAQs

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certified Canine Behavior and Training Specialist since 2007 Competed in Dog Sport Trained Police and Military K9’s Worked as handler and head trainer doing bedbug detection with k9’s Trained service dogs for soldiers with PTSD
How did you get started doing this type of work?
In the military, went to school to train dogs at the largest dog training facility in the United States.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Ask to talk to customers not just those they give for referrals. I encourage everyone to go on the Facebook page and talk to people there. Since I don’t have control that way over who they are talking to.