About Mike Burk
Professional Dog Training in Imperial Valley
Your pets are important!
So when it comes to training or caring for them look to an expert who has the knowledge, skill, ability, experience, education, and reputation to make it a success for both you and your dog!.
Mike Burk is a graduate of the Balu Academy for Dog Trainers where he obtained certifications as both a Professional Dog Trainer and a Protection Dog Trainer. He is a Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Pet Care Services Association, Therapy Dogs International, German Shepherd Dog Club of America, and the Imperial Valley Kennel Club. Mike has obtained the level 2 certification as an Advanced Pet Care Technician, through Pet Care Services Association and he is also qualified/trained for the American Red Cross Pet First Aid Course. Mike and his wife Kathy are both certified evaluators for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
Mike is also a certified evaluator for Therapy Dogs International. When not helping clients to enjoy easier lives with their canine companions, Mike and Kathy are busy visiting area convalescent homes, adult day care facilities, and schools with their Dogs, Bam Bam, Sophie, Gabby, and Goldie.
Recommended by Veterinarians!
Mike Burk is a Professional Dog Trainer in the Imperial Valley and has over 35 years of success in training happy dogs of all shapes and sizes. This success is evident in the number of repeat clients returning time after time with new dogs to be trained and the countless number of client referrals from both previous clients and local veterinarians.
Prior to attending the Balu Academy for Dog Trainers, Mike had already distinguished himself in the Obedience competition arena with his German Shepherd, Kai. Mike titled Kai to all three levels of AKC obedience (CD, CDX, & UD). In 1983 Kai was ranked #5 in the Nation as a Utility Dog, AKC’s highest level of obedience competition.
Mike has trained dogs for tracking, obedience, protection, police, narcotics detection, Schutzhund, search & rescue, and cadaver. Mike was the 42nd person in the State of California to be licensed to train dogs for all types of bite work (Protection Dog Operator). He has been licensed by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a researcher to handle schedule 1 and 2 drugs for the purpose of training narcotic detection dogs.
