Ask Ali - A Professional Dog Trainer Answers Your Dog Training Problems!
Hey! And Welcome to Ask Ali with Ali Smith. Your multi-award winning dog trainer who's here to help. Bitesize answers to your training queries to get the best advice for all your doggy capers & conundrums. Supporting modern training and all things scientific.Want your question answered? Ask over on Instagram or email [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
"Should I Crate Training My Puppy As A Foster Carer?"
Mylo_andchefmom ask, "Should I Crate Training My Puppy As A Foster Carer?"
Ali discusses how crate training functions, why it's important and why it's particularly important that Mylo_an…
"Should I Only Use Treats For Reactivity Training?"
Reggie & Mom, Rhi, Ask "Should I only use treats for our reactivity training?"
Ali discusses how rewards can still be used for regular obedience training and reactivity training (desens…
"How do you build confidence in dogs?"
Eleonorevangaasbeek asks Ali, "How do we build confidence in our dogs?"
Ali explains that dog sports are fantastic for building confidence, general obedience and good socialisation is a …
"Why do dogs come to humans and ask for affection, even though they want space?"
Nillster_ asks "Why do dogs come to humans and ask for affection, even though they want space?"
Ali explains that it's not necessarily that they feel comfortable, and that they may be do…
"How do I get my intact male dog to move on from the smell of a female in heat?"
SchnauzerStormy asks "How do I get my intact male dog to move on from the smell of a female in heat?"
Ali advises that we teach a "move on" style cue, how to train that and to use strong…
"Is 9 years old too late to train a reactive dog who has bitten?"
Molly P Shea asks "Is 9yo too late to train a reactive dog who has bitten?"
Ali explains that the bite history adds in complexity that will make the training more difficult, but that the…
"How do we tell the difference between fear an excitement reactivity?"
Alison Boones "How do we tell the difference between fear an excitement reactivity?"
Ali discusses how it can be hard to know, gives some tips on how to tell either way, and that fear w…
"how do we approach busy areas and new reactivity towards dogs?"
Eric The Red Lab asks "how do we approach busy areas and new reactivity towards dogs?"
Ali explains that as a young dog, he's in a second fear phase, and that as a new adopted dog, that …
"Why is my 7mo dog whining? The Vet says they're healthy."
Laura asks "Why is my 7mo dog whining? The Vet says they're healthy."
Ali suggests it may be to do with hormones! That males can get antsy if there is a girl in his environment that may …
"Why does my dog cover his food?"
"Why does my dog cover his food?"
Ali explains that dogs tend to hide food they value. Explaining that this may or may not be a problem, and that in the past rescues who may not have bee…
"How do I help my anxious dog?"
Jasmine (questions compiled because of related issue) "How do I approach my issues with leash biting, lack of ability to relax, reactivity to cats and dogs, and noise sensitivity"
Ali su…
"Why is my 9 month old is reactive towards kids and dogs?"
Tricky_pie_pie asks "Why is my 9 month old is reactive towards kids and dogs?"
Ali firstly guides not to obsess on the "why" of reactivity, because you can easily punish yourself.
First, …
"Why does my dog sit or lay down when another dog approaches?"
Lilypondloves asks "Why does my dog sit or lay down when another dog approaches?"
Ali explains that the predatory motor pattern is a thing here, that small things are less threatening an…
"What can I do to move my dog forward when they freeze and lock their focus onto another dog, and avoid owner to owner conflict"
Anthony_minibull asks "What can I do to move my dog forward when they freeze and lock their focus onto another dog, and avoid owner to owner conflict"
Ali explains that sometimes a small…
"not all dogs can learn through positive reinforcement" - my thoughts
Graysonthefosterfail wants to know "What are your views on the "not all dogs can be taught with positive reinforcement" statement?"
Ali explains that whilst (scientifically) there must b…
"How Can I Help My Dog who's reactive towards Bicycles?"
Reggie & Rhi asked "How Can I Help My Dog who's reactive towards Bicycles?"
Ali explains that bikes can often trigger the predatory motor pattern that our dogs have, and the desire to ch…
"How Do I Tell If My Dog's Leash Reactivity Is Excitement, Or Fear?"
Hey_Cutie asks "How Do I tell if my dog's leash reactivity is excitement, or fear?"
Ali discusses how it can be hard to know, but that it doesn't actually, truly matter because the train…
"How Do I manage Prey Drive?"
Lille_Husky asks "How do i manage my dog's prey drive?"
Ali explains why dogs have a prey drive and says that the best way to deal with it is to give them appropriate outlets for that dr…
"How do I help my dog with Light & Shadow chasing?"
Lucky_Goes_Crazy asks "How do I help my dog with Light & Shadow chasing?"
Ali explains what light and shadow chasing is, and how it's a severe behaviour issue that falls under Obsessive…
"How do I fade out a lure in a focused heel?"
Mals_Andagal asks "How do I fade out a lure in a focused heel?"
Ali explains how we shape a focused heel, and suggests adding in more steps, and suggests what steps would help.