Doggy Bootcamps, otherwise known as Board & Trains, are an option you have for training your dog (reactive or otherwise), but should you? In this piece, I really want to explore and show you what a board and train is, what it does, and why I stand in the stance I...
The Positive Puppy Expert
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.
International Travel With Your Dog & 8 Tips To Get It Right!
Flying International with your dog, a modern convenience of international travel! No more is your pet bound to kennels or boarding facilities, oh no! Well, that's not strictly true. You've likely found this because you're looking to fly somewhere with your dog, to...
Whistle Switch: Dog Tracker or Health Monitor? – An Honest Review
Dog trackers are becoming increasingly popular among dog parents, but how does the Whistle Switch compare? I've also tested the lower-cost route many dog guardians consider: using an Apple AirTag as a dog tracker. It isn't the same product category, but that's...
Is There A Difference Between Reactivity & Aggression?
Aggression. Reactivity. They're all words that get banded around when a dog acts in a certain way. That way? Is usually barking, lunging, growling or "Picking fights" with other dogs, which can sometimes escalate into full fights. Which is totally understandable why...
Using Labels With Your Dog
Labels are a necessary thing within this world so that we can find resources within them. However, I want to talk to you today about the importance of using the correct label, and why sometimes - if you don't know how to label your dog, why it's best that we don't....
Fearful Friday: Neo The Reactive Rescue Pup!
We're launching Fearful Fridays, to give you insight into the lives of reactive dogs, and today's reactive woof sharing their story is Neo (aka @neo_therescuepup!). What Is Fearful Friday? Fearful Friday is the one day of the week that we here at rebarkable are here...
Cortisol Breaks: How To Decrease Stress After A Dog Fight
Cortisol is the stress hormone, and after a dog fight, the thing that your dog needs the most? Is a cortisol break. A "cortisol break" is trainer talk for taking time off and allowing your dogs stress levels to come down. What Is Cortisol? Cortisol is a hormone, it is...
About Cortisol & What To Do After An Incident With Your Reactive Dog
What happens when your dog (reactive or otherwise) gets involved in an incident and their cortisol spikes. This is about the aftereffects, and the aftercare of what happens after your dog has been in one of these stressful situations such as a dog fight, such as...
Tactipup Extreme Tactical Leash (Frog Clip) – An Honest Review
When it comes to strong leashes, the tactipup extreme tactical should be one of the strongest leashes available. I've been looking at extra strong leashes because with a large dog, who was reactive, I always like to know what the strongest, most reliable options are...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Miniature Schnauzer?
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 Schnauzer. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Miniature Schnauzer– but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that...