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 was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
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 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 consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
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 Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
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
The Rebarkable Dogs: A Coonhound Called Shelbutt– uh – Shelby.
Shelby is my step-dog, she was my husbands dog before I was on the scene, and she’s an absolute sweety. We often joke about Poor Shelby, because she has the roughest life. She’s a typical coonhound, loves to howl at things, loves to chase critters (which is...
Fi Series 2 Collars: Using Tech To Keep Our Dogs Safe – An Honest Review
I want to take a minute to look into the Fi Series 2 Collar that we've been using with our girls for the last 10 months. First, let me preface this entire piece by saying that in all my years as a dog walker and a trainer - I never lost a dog. Not one. Yet… Shelby...
When Should I Get A Second Puppy?
If you’re considering adding in a second dog to your family, read this first! As a dog-mum of three wonderful dogs (Indie, Shelby & Lucy), I’m pretty well versed on the multi-dog household and want to give you some tips and advice on the ideal time to...
Weight: Ultimate Guide To Understanding Your Dog or Puppy’s Weight.
Our dogs weight is directly related to their health, wellbeing and longevity, it’s one of the critical factors in raising your dog. When weight is this important, it’s a thing we need to discuss, be open and honest about with no judgements, shame or anything...
Understanding The Beauty of Self Rewarding Cycles In Training Your Dog.
Self Rewarding Cycles are something that every puppy and dog owner needs to know in order to become their puppy’s best advocate. You know a huge part of the way I help you guys is that I want to set you up for success through the rest of your life. A big part of...
Why Do Dog People Hate Doodles?
Why do people hate doodles? Have you experienced it? I’ve seen it a lot. These curly whirly, adorable little monsters are often the source of a solid dose of prejudice because of the ‘doodle’ suffix. Is it deserved? Yes and no, but we’ll get into that shortly. ...