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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.
Father’s Day is right around the corner so we have to celebrate our Dog Dad's duly too, right? All the playful nights, the trips together, and the food that they provide is a big deal. And let’s be honest, your dog is your baby so it’s only fair. Let’s look at some...
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Miniature Poodle. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Miniature Poodle– but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs...
The Kurgo Journey Air harness is one of many, many choices you may be considering for your dogs harness. I've been testing this harness out for the last few months. Indie and Shelby have been testing it in a few different scenarios from street walking to hiking and...
Harnesses for dogs are a weird concept, aren't they? Well. I really want to discuss it with you so that you're much more comfortable with them. If you're here because you're considering the very popular Amazon option, I've also put together a properly tested Rabbitgoo...
Memorial Day is a special time in the U.S. when Americans take time to remember the men and women that have served in the military. It's also when they celebrate the bravery of those Memorial Day dogs that loyally served alongside them in some of the most dangerous...
Tactical harnesses are a growing sub-niche of dog harnesses, and the Metall K9 Harness is OneTigris' new addition to that niche. I've reviewed the OneTigris XDestroyer harness before, and it's a really solid example of it's kind, so, when OneTigris approached me to...
When it comes to puppies, particularly big puppies you hear a lot about Growth plates - but what actually are they? Bringing a new puppy into your life and watching them grow up is a blast! To them, it’s all about playtime and adventures as they learn the ways of the...
Knowing where to start is always a pretty rough one when you have a fear reactive dog, but here are 5 ways that you can, very quickly, see a difference in your reactive dog. I've been a reactive dog parent, Indie (my german shepherd) developed reactivity during his...
With lots of online lists recommending the Rabbitgoo Harness, you might be really tempted to invest in this harness for your dog. Because much of this testing involved longline work, read my long-line guide before pairing any harness with a long training leash. I know...
Fleas are one of the most frustrating things you can deal with your dog. No one will disagree with that. Yet, spring is such a wonderful time of year! The sun is a little shinier, the sky is a little bluer, and the trees and flowers are bursting with colour. Just...