About Sparky Smith

Sparky Smith, MSST, MCMA, ISCP.DIP.CANINE.PRAC, SSBB, Founder, Canine Neurobiological Systems Science (CNSS)

Drawing on a Masters Designation in Systems Thinking (MSST) and over three decades applying systems science to behaviour, I specialise in decoding complex canine challenges through an advanced framework that integrates four sciences in the canine realm: neurobiological, psychological, evaluation, and systems science. The integrated framework resulted in achieving a consistent 98% success rate year-over-year, grounded in longitudinal case-study observation and a growth strategy that applies statistical rigour to behavioural outcomes.

My life-work has culminated in the creation of Canine Neurobiological Systems Science (CNSS), the first meta-framework of its kind that transforms how we approach canine trauma and through specialised compassionate interventions rewire traumatised brains in dogs. I am a CMA‑UK recognised by my diploma from the International School of Canine Psychology, and am a notable expert in these scientific fields, with an international reputation built on resolving the most challenging cases.

In alignment with professional excellence and ethical leadership, my work centres on deconstructing "prediction errors" in the canine brain, the biological miscalculations that drive bottom‑up panic and reactivity. CNSS maintains a consistently outcomes‑focused, evidence‑informed approach to complex behaviour change.

I am the host of the Dog Parentology Podcast and creator of the audio‑documentary series Emerging Minds in Dog Psychology, and a regular guest dog behaviour expert on CBC-Halifax, Maritimes at Noon with Bob Murphy. My work has received multiple international honours, including being named "Best Pet Psychologist," and exclusive nominations for awards in innovation for the science‑driven contributions to canine mental health.

Welcome. The System is OPEN

You don’t need to start over.

You don’t need to trade in what works.

You just need access to the structure that holds it all together.

Canine Neurobiological Systems Science (CNSS) offers a stabilising framework for professionals and caregivers working inside real complexity—where behaviour won’t sit neatly inside protocols, and change needs more than a method.

The Professional Practice Assessment across 14 Principles of Change is available for

our CNSS-in-Practice and Elite Members, who want to understand how the principles align with their current practice, and where there are gaps.

Whether you’re a listener, an applied thinker, or a seasoned practitioner, your place in the system is already mapped.

Only your curiosity determines
how far
you can
go.

Site Member

For caregivers and professionals exploring CNSS principles for the first time.

This level gives you open access to selected tools and guides—without pressure to commit. Ideal for those observing the system and readying themselves for more structured insight.

Free Access. Not time limit.

Includes:

Companion guides for Dog Parentology Podcast episodes

Select CNSS-informed tools for behaviour observation and planning

Eligibility for future content tracking and interactive features

Choose Your Level of Engagement

Start with Free Tools

Patron

Support the continuity of open-access science.

This tier is for readers, listeners, and professionals who believe that behaviour science should remain barrier-free. Your support funds the development of new tools, podcast episodes, and foundational research.

Includes:

Behind-the-scenes insight into case development and system design
Early access to essays, voice notes, and unreleased materials
Invitations to submit questions for Q&A or practitioner reflection
Acknowledgement as a steward of accessible system science

$3.65/Month (Additional Patreon & Apple Fees Apply)

Support Open Access

Applied Thinking Member

For professionals and advanced caregivers aligning their work with systems science.

This tier supports those engaging with CNSS at the conceptual level—thinking through cause, context, and consequences in their own practice or care relationship.

Includes:

Early access to applied essays and blog content
Selected diagrams, loops, and conceptual maps
Practitioner reflections from fieldwork
Notifications when new case-based posts or models are added

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CNSS-in-Practice Member

For professionals who want to stabilise complex cases with greater structural clarity.

This tier includes access to the Practitioner Assessment, which helps identify where your current approach is already aligned with system principles—and where small refinements may lead to greater stability or measurable change.

Includes:

Full access to the CNSS Practitioner Assessment + case visuals
Practitioner-level tools grounded in system dynamics
Visual models, diagrams, and CNSS-aligned implementation tools
Everything in Applied Thinking
Priority response to questions around tool usage or integration

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Elite CNSS Member

For professionals shaping their own strategic models with CNSS as a core framework.

This tier is designed for those who teach, consult, build teams, or work across system levels—and are integrating CNSS into policy, programming, or long-term implementation. It also offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to how the system continues to evolve.

Includes:

Strategy-level guides for planning and structuring your own systems-based approach
Early access to full-length materials, protocol drafts, and high-use tools
Invitations to preview, provide feedback on, or co-shape new models under development
Everything in CNSS-in-Practice
Access to unreleased or experimental drafts not available elsewhere

Contact me.