About Allison
Meet The Coach
About Allison
Hello! I’m Allison Andrews, Official Scent Work Addict
I’m the owner and trainer of Foothills Canine Academy. Since beginning Scent Work in 2011, I’ve become obsessed with helping handlers and dogs reach their maximum potential using this sport. My students also point out my extraordinary amounts of patience and funky handling moves.
You participate in dog sports so that you and your dog can have FUN. That’s why I incorporate games into my classes and work hard to maintain a supportive and enjoyable class culture.
Not only do I compete succesfully at the highest levels of scent work with multiple untraditional dogs, but I also continually pursue additional education from the experts, giving me an expanded toolbox. Because of this, I am able to select and tailor the most effective method to your specific handler and dog team, setting you up for success. In 2013-2019 I was certified by the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). While I no longer maintain this certification, I continue to subscribe to the code of ethics, LIMA (Least Invasive, Minimally Intrusive) principles, and advanced education.
Excited to uncover your dog’s superpowers? I can’t wait to show you!
Number of Scent Work Titles Earned
I don’t just teach, I compete. My dogs and I have earned over 60 titles and counting and over 200 placements. We believe it’s hard to teach people to master the challenges of competition when you haven’t yourself.
Scent Work is ALL We Do
Teaching over 50 teams a week, personally training under the countries top coaches, and competing at the highest levels – my focus is targeted solely on scent work. It’s all I do.
Educated and Certified
- NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor Program
- Certified by the Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) in 2013, 2016.
- UKC Nosework Judge
- PSD Scent Work Judge
- All Dog’s Academy Instructors Training Course
- Mentorship with Certified Nose Work Instructor and Certified Dog Behaviorist
Behavior Background
I have a strong background of working with dogs with behavior issues. Consequently, I’ve gained the skills that allow me to evaluate and assess a dogs learning process and make adjustments based on the individual dog.
I would love to get to know your dog and you!
Some of my continuing Scent Work education
- NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor Course
- Nose Work Games-Michael McManus
- Leap into Elite-Michelle Ellertson
- Tricky Hides-Michelle Ellertson
- Mental Management for Competition-Teah Anders
- NW2 Preparation-Leah Ganglehoff
- K9 Nose Work Advanced Interior Searches-Jacy Kelley
- Ramsey Nosework Method Foundations-Andrew Ramsey
- Tony Gravely-Reading the NW Dog
- NACSW K9 Nose Work Camp 2017, 2013, 2012
- NACSW K9 Nose Work Camp (Virtual) 2021, 2022
- Advanced Search Strategies & Tactics-Jacy Kelley
- K9 Nose Work for Shelter Dogs-Jill Marie O’Brien
- Scents and Scensibility-Ron Gaunt
- Nose Work Competition Strategies-Barbara Schwert & Kim Buchanan
- Webinars too numerous to count!
Some of my continuing Scent Work education
- Nose Work Games-Michael McManus
- Leap into Elite-Michelle Ellertson
- Tricky Hides-Michelle Ellertson
- Mental Management for Competition-Teah Anders
- NW2 Preparation-Leah Ganglehoff
- K9 Nose Work Advanced Interior Searches-Jacy Kelley
- Advanced K9 Scentwork Problem Solving-Andrew Ramsey
- NACSW K9 Nose Work Camp (Virtual) 2021, 2022
- NACSW K9 Nose Work Camp 2017, 2013, 2012
- Advanced Search Strategies & Tactics-Jacy Kelley
- K9 Nose Work for Shelter Dogs-Jill Marie O’Brien
- Scents and Scensibility-Ron Gaunt
- Nose Work Competition Strategies-Barbara Schwert & Kim Buchanan
- Webinars too numerous to count!
