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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.
Usually, the first big decision you have to make with your dog is when to spay or neuter dogs - it's a big one too because there is an effect on their behaviour. That's such a tough thing to understand as a dog parent when you want to be responsible but understanding...
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Yorkshire Terrier. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Yorkshire Terrier– but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs...
Long lines or training leashes tend to be a longer leash of at least 10ft or 3m in length with which you can typically train a dog to work at a distance. Often referred to as long lines, long leashes, or long leads, the important thing about them is that they are...
Creating a positive association between your dog and a crate is rather important, it's also important for toilet training. Crate training can be a fun and positive process for both you and your dog. Most people think of crate training as a way to house train their...
All of us have heard the importance of keeping ourselves and our pets well hydrated, but did you know that they can drink too much water? That’s right, there’s a condition called water intoxication, and it can be quite dangerous. So, what exactly is water intoxication...
I'm so delighted to see you're interested in training walks with me! But, before we really get into this, there are a few rules and guidelines that are in place for everyone's safety and security whilst we do this. We all love our dogs, and it's really important to me...
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Shih Tzu. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Shih Tzu– but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs me,...
Socialisation is a huge thing within the life of a dog, and as a puppy it takes a lot of training, so what are the results of that, and where do they go? Well that would be the spectrum of Dog Sociability! It's not an easy thing to understand because 'normal' is a...
Dog trackers are one of the perks of modern dog ownership - but how does the Apple AirTag stack up? As always, I've been testing out the Apple Airtag in order to give you guys the best insight into these products that I possibly can. So, for the last 9 months or so,...
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Saint Bernard. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Saint Bernard– but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs me,...