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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 get a puppy, we hear a lot of "When are you going to get them done?" Fixed. Neutered. Spayed. It all amounts to the same thing, protecting the dog population from overpopulation and keeping dogs and puppies out of shelters - which is what we all want,...
post-surgery your vet may have ordered rest – but that’s not easy, eh? Try these to help your dog not be a ball of energy.
Zoomies!! Nyowwwwww! Speedy Gonzales puppy coming through! Curious why? As your puppy rushes around your room as though there’s a fire lit under their little butt, and you find yourself laughing or kind of concerned? They bounce around the room or garden,...
Spaying your puppy is a really big deal. As a result? It comes with a butt load of questions, and understandably so. It’s undoubtedly always best for you to understand what’s happening in the procedure and sometimes you can walk away from your vet feeling...
Shelby is my step-dog, she was my husbands dog before I was on the scene, and she’s an absolute sweety. We often joke about Poor Shelby, because she has the roughest life. She’s a typical coonhound, loves to howl at things, loves to chase critters (which is...
Let’s have a look at the Pet Tech Fi Series 2 Collar! How it works, why it works, and if it’s worth the money.
If you’re considering adding in a second dog to your family, read this first! As a dog-mum of three wonderful dogs (Indie, Shelby & Lucy), I’m pretty well versed on the multi-dog household and want to give you some tips and advice on the ideal time to...
Our dogs weight is directly related to their health, wellbeing and longevity, it’s one of the critical factors in raising your dog. When weight is this important, it’s a thing we need to discuss, be open and honest about with no judgements, shame or anything...
Self Rewarding Cycles are something that every puppy and dog owner needs to know in order to become their puppy’s best advocate. You know a huge part of the way I help you guys is that I want to set you up for success through the rest of your life. A big part of...
Why do people hate doodles? Have you experienced it? I’ve seen it a lot. These curly whirly, adorable little monsters are often the source of a solid dose of prejudice because of the ‘doodle’ suffix. Is it deserved? Yes and no, but we’ll get into that shortly. ...