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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.
Taking your puppy to Doggy daycare is a choice you have as a modern pet parent - but is it the right one? I want to be talking to you guys about your puppy and daycare, because it's one of those subjects that comes up a lot. And it's a real grey area that I think you...
When it comes to winter dog walking, one of the problems is that it's dark... a lot. This does compromise your safety somewhat - either in terms of accidents, or in terms of crime. So, I wanted to run through a few things to help you all stay safe, happy and well...
Treats in training are wonderful things, right? They're what makes our dogs work the way we want them to - and it's what positive reinforcement is based upon. But how do we reduce the amount of treats we dole out? I get a couple of questions very often and this piece...
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Corgi. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Corgi? – but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs me,...
Finding a group breeder is something that so many people struggle with is real. So in this piece, I want to talk to you about exactly how to do that, where to do that, and some red flags that you can look for along the way. I've been a big supporter of the phrase we...
With Halloween coming up very shortly, it's important that we don't forget our furry friends in the revelry. I love Halloween is one of my favourite things ever. That and Christmas are my real holidays if you know what I mean. And whilst I love it and you probably do...
It’s worrying when your puppy or dog starts to vomit, and you’re right to be concerned. As I’m writing this, Indie’s just been sick three times, and I quickly realised that I actually hadn’t covered with you guys what I do when my dogs are unwell, how I deal with it,...
The Ruffwear Palisades - what an interesting item for your dog - a doggy backpack! So, being the trainer I am, I’m always looking for new tools, new things, and new ways to train and get the most out of your dog. And, there was a rumour on the wind that...
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Chihuahua. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Chihuahua? – but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs me,...
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