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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1pm-10pm gmt
8am-5pm est
Featured In
over 40 publications and podcasts!
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
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 featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
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 K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali shares the reason for rebarkable and celebrates being a multi-award winning trainer in theoregonian
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
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 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
Behavioural Considerations Of Spaying And Neutering Your Dog
Usually, the first big decision you have to make with your dog is when to spay or neuter dogs - it's a big one too because there is an effect on their behaviour. That's such a tough thing to understand as a dog parent when you want to be responsible but understanding...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Yorkshire Terrier?
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Yorkshire Terrier. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Yorkshire Terrier– but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs...
Long Line (Training Leash) For Dogs: What You Need To Know Before You Buy One.
Long lines or training leashes tend to be a longer leash of at least 10ft or 3m in length with which you can typically train a dog to work at a distance. Often referred to as long lines, long leashes, or long leads, the important thing about them is that they are...
How to Crate Train Your Dog in 9 Easy Steps
Creating a positive association between your dog and a crate is rather important, it's also important for toilet training. Crate training can be a fun and positive process for both you and your dog. Most people think of crate training as a way to house train their...
Water Intoxication: What happens when your dog drinks too much water
All of us have heard the importance of keeping ourselves and our pets well hydrated, but did you know that they can drink too much water? That’s right, there’s a condition called water intoxication, and it can be quite dangerous. So, what exactly is water intoxication...
Rules For Group Training Walks
I'm so delighted to see you're interested in training walks with me! But, before we really get into this, there are a few rules and guidelines that are in place for everyone's safety and security whilst we do this. We all love our dogs, and it's really important to me...