The Positive Puppy Expert
Ali, 32, is passionate about helping new puppy parents get it right, right from the start. Not just training them, but also helping puppy parents understand their growing pup and so enabling the new puppy parents to become their pup’s best advocates. To help create a puppy capable of being a confident and adaptable family member and keep puppies out of shelters. She has helped over 1300 dogs and their families to date.
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Featured In
over 40 publications and podcasts!
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali shares the reason for rebarkable and celebrates being a multi-award winning trainer in theoregonian
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Rebarkable features as a key way of training your puppy at home
Rebarkable features as a key way of training your puppy at home
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
About Rebarkable
This then culminated into Rebarkable! Where Ali aims to help new puppy parents learn & train to become the best puppy parents they can be in order to help create more considered dog owners and keep puppies out of shelters.
Recent Blog Posts
Sunglasses for Dogs: Fashion Fad or Necessity?
With the world of dog gear not only growing, but thriving, dog owners can often feel like they're behind when it comes to the latest piece of gear - and that right now is dog eye protection, also called "Doggles". Protective eyewear in the world of humans is not...
When Will My Puppy Stop Biting? Professional trainer explains
Raising a puppy inevitably comes with a collection of joys, challenges, and, sometimes, nips and bites. If you find yourself constantly asking, "When will my puppy stop biting?", you're not alone. The short answer? It won't stop until you teach your puppy an...
Is Giardia Common in Puppies? Understanding the Prevalence and Prevention
Giardia is nasty when it comes to puppies. It's one of the big risks that were try not to take when it comes to their incomplete immune system. Giardia, a highly unpleasant protozoan parasite, commonly affects puppies and poses a significant health risk. This...
Best Equipment For Large Reactive Dogs 2024
Your choice of equipment is incredibly important when it comes to large reactive dogs. Any time we take our reactive dog out in public we're exposing ourselves to a risk that a 'normal' (quoted, because there's no such thing, but let's deem that to mean "Socially...
19 Best Dog Coats For Winter 2024 – Tried & Tested
Dog coats come in as many, and more varieties than the breeds we have, fit for all kinds of weather, and cover all needs of fall, winter and spring. But the market is kind of dazzling when you don't know what you're looking for. And I know that, because I went from...
14 Best Escape Proof Dog Harnesses 2024 – According To A Pro Trainer
Escape proof harnesses, you have a houndini too, huh? Finding a no-escape harness can be tough, but I've done all the leg work for you in this best harness list. Your dog ducks their head and reverses, and suddenly that harness is gone, and they're prancing through...