The Positive Puppy Expert

 

Ali Smith is the Positive Puppy Expert, and the founder of Rebarkable. She is multi-award winning puppy trainer who uses positive reinforcement techniques.

 

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.

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About Rebarkable

Once upon a time, Ali was a new dog mum. She brought home Indie and was pretty overwhelmed – she struggled with the puppy blues – and found the experience of having a puppy wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. 
Ali trained herself to train her dog, Indie, and found a new passion for dog training.
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

Explaining The 6 Types Of Dog Muzzles & What They’re For 2023

Explaining The 6 Types Of Dog Muzzles & What They’re For 2023

Choosing the right muzzle for your dog is an important decision, and it's one that should not be taken lightly. There are a number of factors you should consider when making this choice, including: The size of your dog and whether or not he has any health issues that...

About Dog Ear Yeast Infections: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

About Dog Ear Yeast Infections: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Yeast infections in the ear are so uncomfortable for our dogs. It's something that makes my dogs really pathetic. As a dog owner, it’s important to be aware of the various health issues that can affect your furry friend. One of the most common problems that dogs face...

What Dog Breeds Have Dewclaws On Their Back Legs?

What Dog Breeds Have Dewclaws On Their Back Legs?

Your dog’s dewclaws are the equivalent of a human thumb. But not all breeds of dogs have that extra claw on their rear feet.  Not all dogs require dew claws (or hind dewclaws) as part of the breed standard, but it can be really beneficial for dogs that...

Does Dog Insurance Cover Training or Behavioral Issues?

Does Dog Insurance Cover Training or Behavioral Issues?

Dog insurance is a pretty confusing subject, and what's more confusing is that some insurance does cover elements of training - but not all of them do.  Dog insurance has grown in popularity as more pet owners recognize the importance of ensuring their...

10 Steps to Achieving Cooperative Care For Your Dog

10 Steps to Achieving Cooperative Care For Your Dog

Cooperative care training is a stress-free approach to dog ownership that allows you and your pet to enjoy each other's company without sacrificing your own health or well-being. It's not about forcing your dog into situations where they don't want to be; instead, it...

Best (& Worst!) Harnesses for German Shepherd Dogs in 2023

Best (& Worst!) Harnesses for German Shepherd Dogs in 2023

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,...