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What Happens Before a Client Says Yes: A Chronological Analysis of the Package Model in Dog Behaviour Professional Practice

ATTRIBUTION NOTICE: This article contains open-source information from the Canine Neurobiological System Science (CNSS) model. Attribution is required for any use of these concepts in article writing, podcast discussion, or product development. Please cite: Canine Neurobiological System Science (CNSS) Framework, Sparky Smith, 2025. SCOPE NOTE: The principles discussed in this article apply to complex behavioural cases requiring System intervention—not basic skills training.

Building the Foundation for Change: Sensory Positive Experiences and Balance Exercises as Essential Precursors to Behavioral Intervention in the Canine Neurobiological Systems Science Framework

Abstract The increasing prevalence of complex canine behavioral cases, particularly those involving trauma histories, has exposed a critical gap in traditional intervention models. Desensitization and counterconditioning (DS/CC), while empirically supported, frequently fail in these populations not due to technical flaws, but due to a fundamental structural mismatch: they are applied to systems lacking the neurobiological capacity to process them. This paper introduces Sensor

The Systems Behind Costumes on Canine Psychology: A Professional Analysis

Sparky Smith, MSST, ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac., MCMA, SSBB Systems Scientist | Architect of Canine Neurobiological Systems Science (CNSS) | Enterprise Transformation Strategist ORCID iD: 0009-0006-8265-7488 As someone who has dedicated 30+ years to systems dynamics in both Fortune 500 environments and canine behavioral science, I've observed striking parallels in how causal loops affect complex systems across domains. My work developing the Canine Neurobiological Systems Sci

Navigating the Complex Terrain of Canine Custody in Divorce

By Sparky Smith, MSST, ISCP.DIP.CANINE.PRAC., IAABC - CDBC, MCMA, SSBB Content Update Notice - While this article's core information...

Jan 23, 20243 min read