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 consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Rebarkable features as a key way of training your puppy at home
Rebarkable features as a key way of training your puppy at home
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali Smith consulted for the Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali was interviewed for HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family Life
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’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
Ali was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
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 quoted as expert in Companion Life
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
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
K9 Ballistics Elevated Bed – An Honest Review
The k9 Ballistics elevated bed - a dog bed that brags "Indestructible Design" and "Chew proof" feels like a unicorn - so is it as good as it sounds? A bed is one of the fundamentals our dogs need, because sleep is (as far as I'm concerned) the most important...
How Much Does Puppy Training Cost? 2024
If you're budgeting for a puppy or a dog, the cost of puppy training is a huge consideration - and way more important than you might think. Welcoming a new, furry friend into your home is an exciting time for pet parents. Training your puppy is a fundamental part of...
11 Ways To Get Your Puppy To Sleep More And Stop Being Cranky
Welcoming a new puppy into your life is one of the most delightful experiences you can have. Their infectious energy, playful antics, and pure love inject a unique sparkle into your day-to-day activities. However, just like human babies, puppies need plenty of sleep...
Color Dilution in Dogs: The Underlying Problems of Dilute Coats Explained
Color Dilution is kind of a trendy thing right now, especially with social media, but it does come with health problems. As an avid dog lover or even an aspiring breeder, you may have admired the unique allure of dilute dogs and their wonderfully different coat...
The 2 Major Mistakes Made With High Drive Dogs
Raising a puppy is a fulfilling yet challenging journey, especially when handling high drive dogs like Border Collies, or Australian Shepherds. These breeds, renowned for a high prey drive and a voracious appetite for mental stimulation, can test the patience and...
Reframing “Dominant” Dogs In A Modern Context – With 8 Examples
As pet owners, our love for our canine companions is as strong as ever, but recent years have seen a shift in our understanding of dog behavior. The old dominance theory, which was once widely accepted by dog trainers, has been debunked by modern trainers and...