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 HelloHappee With Laura Jane Illustrations
Ali Smith consulted for the Giant Schnauzer breed profile for beChewy
Ali’s mental health journey with Indie, her inspiration for Rebarkable
Ali writes for K9 Nation about how CBD products work for dogs
Ali Smith consulted for the Redbone Coonhound breed profile for beChewy
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali helps Metro readers understand the needs before getting a puppy
Ali quoted on how pets help our mental health
Ali Smith consulted for the Keeshond breed profile for beChewy
Rebarkable Pupdates featured on The Dogs
Ali quoted as expert in Companion Life
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 Weimeraner breed profile for beChewy
Ali Smith consulted for The Beauceron breed profile for beChewy
Ali quoted for recommending Cavalier King Charles spaniel for the older generation
Ali Smith writes about Fi series 2 trackers and how they compare to airtags
Ali quoted for Pawtracks about guarding behaviours
Ali writes for Chesapeake Family Life about Keeping Dogs cool in summer
Ali helps dog training myths!
Ali & Pupdates were featured in pets+
Ali gets named top pet blog and wins two awards and was featured in pets+
Ali Smith consulted for the American Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed profile for beChewy
Ali shares the reason for rebarkable and celebrates being a multi-award winning trainer in theoregonian
Ali Quoted for Pet Connection about backpacks for dogs
Ali was interviewed for the Baltimore Sun about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in HelloGiggles
Ali talks for Outward Hound about why toys can help dogs feel more secure
Ali consults for how to minimise dog attacks or threat as a runner
Ali Was Featured in UNILAD about mental wellbeing
Ali was interviewed for the Frederick News-Post about her awards and achievements with Rebarkable
Ali quoted for Cheapism, recommending Cavalier King Charles Spaniels as great dogs for seniors
Ali quoted as expert in pawtracks article about coprophagia
Ali quoted for elite daily about how playing with your puppy is great for bonding!
Ali helps readers to travel safely in a plane with their dogs
Ali Smith featured in the Capital Gazette
Ali Smith from Rebarkable quoted in Yahoo Life
Quoted in on the Publicity Tips For Pet Businesses blog about how to cope with critics
Ali Smith consulted for the English Springer Spaniel breed profile for beChewy
Ali Was Interviewed for Henry The Smol’s Blog
Ali featured in EssexLive about her mental health journey
Ali Writes for Chesapeake Family 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
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...
56 Gorgeous Gray Dog Breeds (With Pictures)
Dog coats come in a variety of colors, from solid black to tricolor and more. While many people may think of brown and black as the most common dog coat colors, there are a number of breeds that exhibit beautiful shades of grey, gray, blue, and silver throughout their...
Over 200 Badass Viking Dog Names for Your Fierce Companion
Welcome to the world of Viking legends and Nordic adventures! Embarking on a journey through the mystical lands of ancient Scandinavia, today we'll be exploring a collection of awe-inspiring dog names inspired by the fierce and fearless spirit of the Vikings. If...
When Do Puppies Lose Their Puppy Teeth? A Complete Guide to Teething
Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting time filled with love, cuddles, and playtime. But as adorable as your furry friend is, it's also important to be aware of the various developmental stages they'll go through as they grow up. One such milestone that...