Sharon L. Brucelas – Burch
Sharon began her dog training career in 2000 at a canine training facility, where she gained hands-on experience in all aspects of dog care and training — including obedience, personal protection, breeding, and raising German Shepherd puppies. She is also certified in pet CPR and first response.
In 2012, she founded The 1 Dog Trainer Academy. Her introduction to service dog training began with a seizure response dog named Duke. Watching Duke learn, grow, and transform his handler’s life inspired Sharon to dedicate her career to service dog training — an industry she’s proud to serve to this day.
Raised in the Florida Park Service, Sharon developed a deep respect and compassion for animals early in life. That connection drives her balanced, goal-oriented approach to training, helping each dog reach its full potential while strengthening the bond with its person.
