About Blackwolf Newfoundlands

Family kennel in Gilbert

Blackwolf Newfoundlands is a family-owned breeding, boarding, training and grooming business in Gilbert. Lisa Sersha and her husband Kerry have owned and operated Blackwolf Kennels since 2002; the kennel began in Embarrass and moved to a new facility in Gilbert in October 2022. Their son Cody and his wife Kylie now help manage the breeding program of Newfoundlands and German Shepherds.

Training

Training runs from basic obedience to advanced service dog training for dogs of all breeds, with specialized Newfoundland-specific obedience work and protection training for German Shepherds. Behavioral counseling is also offered.

The trainer

Lisa spent nearly nine years as a Head Veterinarian Technician. She is a Certified Animal Professional Canine Trainer, graduating with honors in 2006 from the Animal Behavior College, and a mentor trainer through the college. She is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, a Certified Pet Care Technician through ABKA and a Certified Canine Service Dog Trainer, and has taken FEMA courses in emergency animal assistance. She volunteers with local humane societies to assess and train adoptable dogs.

What to ask

Ask about training prices and scheduling, and about boarding and grooming availability.