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Hey! I’m Ali Smith, the Positive Puppy Expert.
I’m a multi-award winning professional dog trainer. I’ve helped to train over 1200 dogs, and I’m the proud owner of the worlds top pet blog!
I’m here to help you and other puppy owners to make the very best out of that little bundle of fluff (and teeth!) so that you can raise a fun, capable, confident and fun member of your family – in the easiest and most reliable way possible.
And to do that affordably.
When you wake up to puppy whines? It's not the most fun. Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting and heartwarming experience - and you've likely been looking forward to this for quite a while! And then the whines... all night. However, one of the...
The Spay surgery is one of the most common surgical procedure performed on pets in the United States, with the main benefit being population control and the reduction in euthanasia of unwanted dogs. The traditional spay, which involves removing the ovaries and entire...
New puppy owners often get overwhelmed by the puppy biting - and I do not blame you. Like human babies, puppies explore the world with their mouth. It's just a hard because young puppy teeth are like needles. And we want to convey it to them desperately so...
Is it normal for puppy to breathe fast? When you bring home your new puppy, and you look at puppy's rapid breathing, and it looks fast... how do you know if they're ok? It's super hard to know the difference if puppy's fast breathing is a cause for concern! There are...
This is one of the hugely common questions for pet owners; Do puppies calm down after being spayed? We hear it so often "Oh, get her done, it'll calm her right down" and, it's so common place that there must be something to it. Spaying or neutering a puppy...
Congratulations on getting your puppy neutered! Now, let's look at how we care for your neutered dog after their surgery. This is an important step in ensuring we tackle the overall number of unwanted pets by promoting responsible breeding and restricting the...
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...
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...
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...
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...