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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.
Your choice of equipment is incredibly important when it comes to large reactive dogs. Any time we take our reactive dog out in public we're exposing ourselves to a risk that a 'normal' (quoted, because there's no such thing, but let's deem that to mean "Socially...
Dog coats come in as many, and more varieties than the breeds we have, fit for all kinds of weather, and cover all needs of fall, winter and spring. But the market is kind of dazzling when you don't know what you're looking for. And I know that, because I went from...
Escape proof harnesses, you have a houndini too, huh? Finding a no-escape harness can be tough, but I've done all the leg work for you in this best harness list. Your dog ducks their head and reverses, and suddenly that harness is gone, and they're prancing through...
As subjects go, Prong collars are pretty divisive in the dog world. When the parents of a large dog (particularly, though small breeds are not exempt) raise the question of loose leash walking or stopping their dog from pulling on their leash, the subject gets...
Fed up of puppy toys that die too quickly? Want to know the best ones out there and stop wasting money? Your answers are right here…
So you want to train with positive reinforcement, but do you want to use a clicker, or a marker work? If you're venturing into the world of positive reinforcement training (Great choice! Did you know it increases optimism in your dog[5]?, it might be a case that...
This question comes up so regularly, and I really want to take a moment to debunk this. Some people claim that having a flat collar around your dog's neck can give better control, others will claim that front-clip harnesses are the best solution, some even claim head...
Professional dog trainers use something called "Operant conditioning" when training dogs, it sounds quite complex, but it's quite easy to understand. In dog training, it's the base of where a lot of the labels trainers give themselves come from. Like "Balanced"...
I got sick of the so called "best" harness recommendations for german shepherds online - they're trash I'm sorry. I knew you guys deserved an accurate list of stuff that's actually been tested on a German Shepherd, who's tested some of the biggest names on the market,...
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Dog training is an essential aspect of owning a dog. It not only helps to develop a strong bond between you and your furry friend but also ensures that your dog behaves well in various situations. Traditionally, dog training has involved the use of...