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 from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali shares the reason for rebarkable and celebrates being a multi-award winning trainer in theoregonian
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
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 Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
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 quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
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
Baskerville Ultra Dog Muzzle – An Honest Review
Is the Baskerville Ultra muzzle the muzzle for you and your dog? I've often talked about the importance of muzzles, and included the fact that all dogs should receive muzzle training. I'm really open about that - but that's going to be a blog piece in the near future!...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Jack Russell 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 Jack Russell Terrier. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Jack Russell – but when is the right time? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done...
Dog Muzzles: Everything You Need To Know
If you’re looking to venture into the world of muzzling your dog, then you probably have a lot of questions. If you’re looking at muzzles as part of the dog equipment available, then you’re also probably wondering a few things about muzzles too! Whether...
When Is The Best Time To Spay Or Neuter My Maltese?
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Maltese. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Maltese– but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs me,...
Understanding Flat Leashes – Breaking Leashes Down By Their Components
Whether you call it a Leash or a Lead, they're a really important part of your kit when walking your dog, often underestimated in their importance. Leashes are a legal requirement in some places, and they are a very powerful tool (often underestimated in value) to...
When Is The Best Time to Spay Or Neuter My Irish Wolfhound?
It’s hard to know when to spay or neuter – or if you should at all. Here’s the best veterinary advice for your Irish Wolfhound. So you’ve decided to spay or neuter your Irish Wolfhound? – but when? Often called getting your dog Fixed or Done (nomenclature that bugs...