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 quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali shares the reason for rebarkable and celebrates being a multi-award winning trainer in theoregonian
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
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 Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
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
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Rebarkable features as a key way of training your puppy at home
Rebarkable features as a key way of training your puppy at home
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
when can a puppy get pregnant
As pet parents, gaining a deep understanding of your puppy's reproductive cycle is paramount for their overall health and to effectively prevent unwanted pregnancies. Familiarizing yourself with the nuances of when a puppy can conceive is essential for providing...
Why Your Puppy Gets Hiccups Frequently
Out of nowhere, puppy starts hiccuping, and initially it's cute, but then you might start getting concerned - heck I know I did when I was a new puppy parent! Luckily, a few years later (read: lots of years, but I like to stay humble), I've actually made a shortlist...
How to Set Up a Puppy Play Pen: From a Professional Dog Trainer
Playpens are one of those things that's becoming a pivotal tool for the success in raising a pup. Trust me - I know what it's like. Your puppy asleep, peaceful and content, so you get up to do a thing (maybe even just go for a shower) and you come back, there's a pee,...
What Does It Mean To Be AKC Or Kennel Club Registered?
The desire to own a purebred dog often stems from the appeal of a companion whose lineage, temperament, and appearance are consistent with a specific breed standard. Kennel club registrations from esteemed organizations like the Kennel Club, American Kennel Club...
Teach Your Dog Or Puppy Table Manners & End Begging
Is there much worse than sitting down for a family meal and getting a dog or puppy jumping all over you, or whining for table scraps? Personally, it's something I hate, but that boundary is a challenge and really frustrating to train. It's a hole I noticed in my...
Do You Really Need a Dog as Your ESA? Understanding An Emotional Support Dog’s Needs
An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) serves a unique and profound purpose: offering comfort and support to individuals grappling with emotional or mental health conditions. Unlike service animals, which undergo extensive training to perform specific tasks, ESAs...