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 Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali shares the reason for rebarkable and celebrates being a multi-award winning trainer in theoregonian
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
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 featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
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 quoted as expert in Companion 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
How To Train Your Puppy Without Excluding Your Existing Dog.
Is your existing dog having their nose pushed a little out of place after bringing home a new puppy? After introductions are complete, and you're beginning to train your puppy, it gets to the point that your puppy absorbs your time, and it can feel like you're...
The Rebarkable Dogs: A German Shepherd Cross Called Indie
Indie is my german shepherd cross. I’ve had him since a puppy! And I thought it about time I introduce him to you guys properly. He was born in Slough, outside of London, Raised in Essex, outside of London. Then, he moved four thousand miles from the UK to the...
What Age Should I Introduce My Puppy To My Other Dog?
When is the right time to introduce them to your other, older dog to make the best introduction between them? Getting a new puppy is a big commitment, and the idea of introductions can feel like a terrifying step, because your older dog is so much older, and could (if...
If My Dog Has Seizures Can His Or Her Puppies Have Them Too?
Seizures in dogs can be very stressful for an owner, but is this condition acceptable in a dog you wish to breed? This is a question that can be asked by newer breeders or dog owners, or those who have had an “oops” litter. It’s a good question to ask before a...
Working Full Time and How To Successfully Be The Best Dog Parent
Working full time, whether you're returning to work, or you're getting a new job, it's getting to the point where people are considering surrendering their dog. We all know that puppy numbers have surged since we went into lockdown. This means that as we go back...
Your Dog Walker: Which Is Better, The Neighbours Kid Or A Professional Dog Walker?
When it comes to walking your dog, who should you choose? The Neighbours kid (or any 'non-professional')? Or a Professional dog walker? Now, I used to be a dog walker, once upon a time. So, I never wrote this piece then because I felt too biased. As a professional...