The Positive Puppy Expert
Ali, 32, is passionate about helping new puppy parents get it right, right from the start. Not just training them, but also helping puppy parents understand their growing pup and so enabling the new puppy parents to become their pup’s best advocates. To help create a puppy capable of being a confident and adaptable family member and keep puppies out of shelters. She has helped over 1300 dogs and their families to date.
available mon-fri
1pm-10pm gmt
8am-5pm est
Featured In
over 40 publications and podcasts!
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali helps dog training myths!
Rebarkable features as a key way of training your puppy at home
Rebarkable features as a key way of training your puppy at home
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali shares the reason for rebarkable and celebrates being a multi-award winning trainer in theoregonian
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
About Rebarkable
This then culminated into Rebarkable! Where Ali aims to help new puppy parents learn & train to become the best puppy parents they can be in order to help create more considered dog owners and keep puppies out of shelters.
Recent Blog Posts
BUMAS Biothane Muzzle – An Honest Review
When it comes to muzzles, it can be hard to know where to start or where to invest money, so I'm here to help with some insight into the BUMAS muzzle. The first thing to note i that the BUMAS muzzle is entirely custom made, and it's made from Biothane. The parts are...
8 Signs Your Dog Has Eaten Something Poisonous or Toxic
There's nothing worse than noticing your dog is "off", and if they've eaten something poisonous or toxic, it's often the reason. It's so worrying when our dogs get sick, or are appearing unwell, and one of the first things I do is panic, google, over analyse and then...
Max & Molly H-Harness – An Honest Review
The Max & Molly H-Harness must be the most full range of colours and designs I've ever seen on a harness. But is the Max & Molly H-harness more than just a pretty harness? Does it work for bigger dogs? Stronger Dogs? Dogs who pull? Dogs who react? The Max...
Ladder of Canine Aggression (Or Communication)
Aggression has an escalation process, and it's something we call the ladder of canine aggression, or ladder of canine communication. Canine communication isn't the easiest things for us humans to get our heads around. A lot of the time we ask our dogs to speak more...
All About Soft Muzzles For Dogs (Aka Emergency Muzzles)
When you have an aggressive dog, one of the first things you think of to help you manage them are soft muzzles. Of course, aggression (or reactivity) is not the only reason that you might be looking to secure your dog’s mouth, perhaps it's vet visits, groomers...
Prong Collars: Everything you need to know (2023)
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...
