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 shares the reason for rebarkable and celebrates being a multi-award winning trainer in theoregonian
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
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 helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali helps dog training myths!
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 helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
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+
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
Why Does My Puppy Hump? And How Do I Stop It?
Has your tranquil afternoon ever turned into a comedy scene when your adorable little puppy started humping on a visitor's leg, a favorite pillow, or even its toys? All chuckles aside, as dog owners you might have found yourself drowning in a sea of questions: "Why is...
Will Playing Tug With Your Dog Make Them Aggressive? 2023
A rumour went around the dog world, and you might be asking "will playing tug make my dog aggressive?" It's a fair concern, given the competitive nature of the game and the seemingly aggressive tugging involved - especially if you start getting a growl out of...
How To Properly Puppy Proof Your Home And Yard 2023
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting time, filled with joy, adventure, and tons of snuggles. However, as adorable and playful as they may be, puppies can also be quite mischievous and curious, often exploring their surroundings in ways that could pose a...
Potty Training 101: How to Teach Your Puppy to Use Potty Pads
If the idea of housebreaking your new puppy feels overwhelming, don’t worry, you’re not alone! Puppy potty training is an important task that often comes with its own set of challenges, especially for first-time pet parents. But take heart, successful training is...
Unleashing the Benefits of CBD in Dog Training
You've probably heard whispers at the dog park from other dog owners or caught a few headlines about CBD and its potential benefits for our four-legged friends. If you're like me, your ears perk up whenever there's a chance to make life better for your fur baby. And...
All the Sighthounds! Your guide to sighthound dog breeds
Welcome to our latest barktastic blog post all about... you guessed it, sighthounds! For those who might be wondering, "What makes a dog a sighthound?" and "Is my Arnie a sighthound? He really loves that laser pointer!" - sit, stay, and read on! We're about to go on a...
