About Us
“From nurturing homes to expert training grounds – Skyline Drive Kennels, your trusted source for top-quality shed hunting dogs.“
Skyline Drive is a small, family-owned kennel located in southern Indiana, nestled between Indianapolis, IN, and Louisville, KY. In 2011, we welcomed our first shed hunting dogs into our home. Shannon, a stay-at-home mom for 13 years, cherished nurturing babies, but as her children grew older, she found a new passion in raising puppies. With a desire to provide the best possible start for these dogs, Shannon dedicated herself to researching and undergoing training to breed and train quality Labrador Retrievers.
At Skyline Drive Kennels, Shannon serves as the primary caregiver and trainer. She has had the privilege of learning from some of the country’s finest trainers and educators, including Tom Dokken of Oakridge Kennels and the President of NASHDA. Tom’s encouragement and trust in her abilities propelled Shannon to pursue her dream in the shed-hunting world. Under his mentorship, Skyline Drive Kennels had the honor of hosting the first qualifying event for NASHDA not held at his facility. Shannon also traveled to Minnesota to become certified to judge NASHDA events.
Shannon’s passion for training dogs continued to grow as she studied under Debby Kay and her Super Sniffer program at Debby’s facility in West Virginia. Equipped with this knowledge, Shannon began training puppies from her litter to become proficient shed dogs.
Her dedication led her to pursue certification as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) in 2018, where she learned positive reinforcement techniques to train dogs and educate pet owners. In 2019, Shannon further expanded her credentials by becoming a CGC and Trick Dog Evaluator through AKC.
In March 2020, Shannon embarked on a new endeavor by joining Paws-Ability, an organization dedicated to helping disabled veterans and first responders train their service dogs. Continuing her commitment to service, Shannon has been accepted as a Team Facilitator for Atlas Assistant Dogs in 2021, another organization devoted to assisting individuals in training their service dogs. Furthermore, she is in the final stages of completing her certification in canine behaviorology through the Companion Animal Science Institute.
At Skyline Drive Kennels, our mission is to breed and train exceptional Labrador Retrievers while providing personalized care and attention to each dog. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards in puppy rearing and training, drawing from programs such as Puppy Culture, Puppy Start Right, and Avidog. Thank you for considering us as your trusted source for quality shed hunting dogs.