Practical steps to make car rides safe for new puppies: a 5 step acclimation plan, restraint and motion sickness tips, plus two hour stop and heat-safety…
The Positive Puppy Expert
Hey! I’m Ali Smith, the Positive Puppy Expert.
I’m a multi-award winning professional dog trainer. I’ve helped to train over 1200 dogs, and I’m the proud owner of the worlds top pet blog!
I’m here to help you and other puppy owners to make the very best out of that little bundle of fluff (and teeth!) so that you can raise a fun, capable, confident and fun member of your family – in the easiest and most reliable way possible.
And to do that affordably.
How Old Can a Puppy Be to Get a Bath?
Most puppies don’t need a rigid bath schedule. Here’s when to bathe a puppy, when brushing is enough, how to build comfortable grooming habits, and what persistent doggy smell may be telling you.
5 Minute Triage for New Puppy Owners When a Puppy Pees in the Crate
Action checklist: 5 minute triage after crate accidents, when to call the vet, crate sizing fixes, and enzymatic cleaning to stop repeats.
When Should You Spay or Neuter a Goldador? What the Parent-Breed Data Suggests
It’s hard enough deciding when to spay or neuter a purebred dog. With a Goldador, you’ve got two well-studied parent breeds pointing in broadly the same direction, but not always for the same reason.Goldadors are a Golden Retriever × Labrador Retriever cross. Hart and...
New Puppy Owners: Reduce Overstimulation with Five Minute Daily Routines
Routine-first plan for new puppy owners: protect naps, use five-minute training drills, and follow weekly steps that cut puppy overstimulation.
Science Backed Daily Tactics to Fix Adolescent Puppy Behavior
Practical science backed daily tactics to manage adolescent puppy behavior from 6–24 months. Short training sessions, environment fixes, and when to call…
Three Pea Sized Homemade Puppy Training Treats, 2–3 Kcal Each
Three quick homemade recipes for pea sized puppy training treats (2–3 kcal each). Includes calorie limits, toxin warnings, storage tips, and a 52 week…
Dog Owners: Study of 92 Dogs Shows Reward Training Beats Punishment
Research backed comparison for dog owners: what a 2020 study of 92 dogs found about rewards vs punishment and how weekly reward plans help.
Stop Puppy Chewing in the Next Hour with Vet Safe Training
Immediate, training first steps to stop puppy chewing now: clear hazards, offer vet safe chews, teach “drop it,” and know when to call a vet or behaviorist.
Dog Won’t Go Outside After Fireworks? How to Rebuild Confidence
How to help a dog who becomes reluctant to go outside after a frightening fireworks event.