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 consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali shares the reason for rebarkable and celebrates being a multi-award winning trainer in theoregonian
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
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 writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
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
Your Guide To Training A Stubborn Puppy Or Dog
The challenges of training a dog are many, but when your four-legged friend comes with an extra dose of stubbornness, the task becomes even more daunting. It can feel like a constant battle of wills, where every training session is a tug of war between you and your...
Using A Potty Training Bell For Puppy: Why Trainers Hate It
The use of bells in toilet training puppies has become a popular method, as it helps establish a clear communication system between the dog and the owner. The exact origin of this technique is not clear, but it has gained popularity over time due to its perceived...
Muzzle Stigma: Understanding and Overcoming
Muzzle stigma is a real freaking thing, the sheer volume of judgement I've received because my dog wears a muzzle? Is unbelievable, and I know I'm not alone as the parent of a muzzled dog. So I want to talk about it with you! Because it's important that we raise...
Why You Shouldn’t Use “No” When Training Your Dog
As dog owners, one of the first things we say to our dog is "no" to communicate with our furry friends when they are doing something we don't like - but should we? Sometimes you'll hear dog trainers, or "experts" say to tell your dog or puppy "No!" in a firm...
Why does my dog eat everything? Here’s 11 reasons why…
As a dog owner, you may have noticed your furry friend's insatiable appetite for everything in sight, from leftover food scraps, dead animals, to random objects lying around the house. While this behavior might seem amusing or even endearing at times, it can actually...
18 Dog Breeds with Beatiful Beards and Mustaches!
In the diverse world of canine breeds, there's a unique category that stands out due to their distinctive furry features - Moustached and Bearded Dog Breeds! These dogs boast beards that give them an endless charm and character. From participating in animated play...