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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.
Is your existing dog having their nose pushed a little out of place after bringing home a new puppy? After introductions are complete, and you're beginning to train your puppy, it gets to the point that your puppy absorbs your time, and it can feel like you're...
Indie is my german shepherd cross. I’ve had him since a puppy! And I thought it about time I introduce him to you guys properly. He was born in Slough, outside of London, Raised in Essex, outside of London. Then, he moved four thousand miles from the UK to the...
When is the right time to introduce them to your other, older dog to make the best introduction between them? Getting a new puppy is a big commitment, and the idea of introductions can feel like a terrifying step, because your older dog is so much older, and could (if...
Seizures in dogs can be very stressful for an owner, but is this condition acceptable in a dog you wish to breed? This is a question that can be asked by newer breeders or dog owners, or those who have had an “oops” litter. It’s a good question to ask before a...
Working full time, whether you're returning to work, or you're getting a new job, it's getting to the point where people are considering surrendering their dog. We all know that puppy numbers have surged since we went into lockdown. This means that as we go back...
When it comes to walking your dog, who should you choose? The Neighbours kid (or any 'non-professional')? Or a Professional dog walker? Now, I used to be a dog walker, once upon a time. So, I never wrote this piece then because I felt too biased. As a professional...
I hate pulling. My Dog Pulls. Three words that represent the bane of a surprising number of dog owners lives, with a three word solution: Loose Leash Walking. First, please know if you're struggling with this, you are not alone. 82.7% of dog parents in a recent study...
Some tricks are fun, and some are practical, to me? Practical first, but you definitely need to have fun with it too! I'm going to run through 3 critical practical tricks or cues that your puppy needs to know, and then 2 that are fun (because no matter how phenomenal...
Tick season is no joke, but there are more ways of preventing ticks than you think…
CBD oil! I tested this out with our dogs to see if it works and could be used for training assistance. CBD oil is something that's growing in popularity in the pet care industry. So, I want to give you guys some insight into the product, what it is, why it is and...