The Positive Puppy Expert
Ali Smith is the Positive Puppy Expert, and the founder of Rebarkable. Originally from the UK, she is an award-winning puppy trainer who uses positive reinforcement techniques who now trains in Maryland, US & online.
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Featured In
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
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
How Long Do The Puppy Blues Last? With 5 Tips To Help.
How long do the puppy blues last? It’s a great question, huh? It’s the big question for you right now… I’m a puppy trainer now, but I’ve also been a new puppy parent - just like you. And the puppy blues? Is no freaking joke. I’ve been where you are right...
Do Martingales & Part Checks Dog Collars Have A Place In Modern Training?
Part checks and martingales cause a lot of fuss in the training industry. Okay, so Indie is a fluffy soul with a lot of loose skin around his neck - something really bred into him and lots of other big dogs! He walks beautifully on a harness, but I would rather he...
The Rebarkable Dogs: A Coonhound Called Lucy, aka Lucy-fer
Lucy is a coonhound. How else do you describe a coonhound without saying "She's a coonhound" (my coonhound parents out there will get that - truthfully, they're a really unique breed). She's got a redtick coat despite being (like her sister, Shelby) a redbone x...
Your Puppy’s Second Fear Phase – Understanding it And What To Watch Out For.
At somewhere from 6 months to 18 months (depending on the size of your pup) they will hit the “Second Fear Phase”. This is pretty dramatic and is sometimes just fobbed off as “ohh, it’s just teenagers for you” - but it can come with some more worrying underlying...
Perfect Fit Harness: How Perfect Are They Really? – An Honest Review
Setting aside the Great Harness Debate - Have you ever considered a Perfect Fit Harness for your big dog? Well, when Indie hit his fear phase and became reactive, I wanted to switch from a collar to a harness in order to feel more secure in handling him when he did...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Beagle?
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Beagle. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Beagle – but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs me,...