Meet the trainers

Emily A. Burke Founder, Dog Trainer.

Emily has been training and working with dogs for over 3 years. Following her year-long apprenticeship with Command Performance K9, she continues to support individuals and their canine companions in overcoming various behavioral challenges using balanced training methods.

Bert serves as the primary Office Manager at The K9’s Virtue, ensuring the seamless coordination of all operations behind the scenes. With a strong background in small business management and sales, she is an invaluable asset to our team.

Having been a client herself, Bert brings firsthand experience in addressing challenging dog behaviors and deeply understands the transformative impact of effective training on both dogs and their owners. Her expertise and dedication play a vital role in the success of our organization.

Bert M. Smith Office Manager

Atlas Leopold Burke Helper K9.

Atlas is a one-year-old Anatolian Shepherd whose primary role at The K9’s Virtue is to assist anxious and aggressive dogs during socialization scenarios.

He is classified as a "back of the pack" type of dog, indicating his supportive demeanor in group interactions.