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.
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Featured In
over 40 publications and podcasts!
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
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 was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
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 & Pupdates were featured in pets+
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
The 2 Major Mistakes Made With High Drive Dogs
Raising a puppy is a fulfilling yet challenging journey, especially when handling high drive dogs like Border Collies, or Australian Shepherds. These breeds, renowned for a high prey drive and a voracious appetite for mental stimulation, can test the patience and...
Reframing “Dominant” Dogs In A Modern Context – With 8 Examples
As pet owners, our love for our canine companions is as strong as ever, but recent years have seen a shift in our understanding of dog behavior. The old dominance theory, which was once widely accepted by dog trainers, has been debunked by modern trainers and...
56 Gorgeous Gray Dog Breeds (With Pictures)
Dog coats come in a variety of colors, from solid black to tricolor and more. While many people may think of brown and black as the most common dog coat colors, there are a number of breeds that exhibit beautiful shades of grey, gray, blue, and silver throughout their...
Over 200 Badass Viking Dog Names for Your Fierce Companion
Welcome to the world of Viking legends and Nordic adventures! Embarking on a journey through the mystical lands of ancient Scandinavia, today we'll be exploring a collection of awe-inspiring dog names inspired by the fierce and fearless spirit of the Vikings. If...
When Do Puppies Lose Their Puppy Teeth? A Complete Guide to Teething
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting time filled with love, cuddles, and playtime. But as adorable as your furry friend is, it's also important to be aware of the various developmental stages they'll go through as they grow up. One such milestone that...
Introducing Cavapoos & Cavoodles: The Poodle Cavalier Mix!
Whether you call them Cavapoos or Cavoodles, the Cavalier king Charles spaniel mixes with a poodle is an adorable family companion. The enchanting allure of Cavapoo puppies is born from the delightful combination of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle breeds....