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The Fastest, Easiest Way to Stay Up-to-Date in Your Field—Let’s Do It Together


Designed for dog professionals who are dedicated to excellence in their field, but still sense something is missing, Research Bites is the transformative membership program that combines cutting-edge science with meaningful peer connections to elevate your practice.

The Fastest, Easiest Way to Stay Up-to-Date in Your Field—Let’s Do It Together


Designed for dog professionals who are dedicated to excellence in their field, but still sense something is missing, Research Bites is the transformative membership program that combines cutting-edge science with meaningful peer connections to elevate your practice.

How It Works

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Expert Research Done for You

Dr. Spaulding tracks the latest in animal behavior, saving you hours of complex research.

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Monthly Webinars & Discussions

Join monthly webinars to explore the newest findings, their impact, and brainstorm real-world applications.

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Connect with Like-Minded Experts

Network with a passionate community of professionals committed to using cutting-edge scientific methods.

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Receive CEUs

Earn 1 CEU per webinar for CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA and IAABC certifications.

If any of the following describe you, Research Bites is what you've been looking for!

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You love dogs

But you don’t just love them. You want to do everything you can to make their lives better, and that takes keeping your professional knowledge shiny and polished.

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You’re a dog geek like me

You can’t get enough learning about dogs, training, & behavior. You don’t just live and breathe dogs, you read and watch and learn dogs.

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You don’t have time to read research papers

You want to know all the cool new stuff but don’t want to have to battle your way through academic writing to get to the good bits.

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You’re a pro who likes being in the know

You’re a serious dog trainer or behaviorist who understands that being a professional means staying up-to-date in your field.

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You crave community with fellow dog pros

You love talking dog shop with training and behavior colleagues who are as geeky and passionate about dog behavior as you are.

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You enjoy sharing your knowledge

Research Bites will give you some seriously awesome conversation starters and make you the most interesting person at any gathering!

What Membership Includes

Monthly Research Webinars + CEUs
Live webinars exploring current research and what it means for real-world practice. Includes Q&A and discussion with Dr. Spaulding and other members. Webinars are recorded for later viewing.

Coffee Breaks
Informal, unscripted conversations where Dr. Spaulding and members integrate research and professional experience to think through real-world applications. Listen to a Coffee Break discussion.

Quarterly Topic Webinars
Big-picture reviews of current scientific thinking on specific topics, with discussion of implications for practice.

Member Discounts
Reduced pricing on Science Matters courses and events.

Replay & Discussion Access
Ongoing access to webinar recordings and member discussions.

Joining today gives you access to the next webinar, plus all ongoing member benefits.

Next webinar

Tuesday, February  17th, at 12 pm and 7 pm ET 

Emotional Lives of Animals: A Research Update

This bonus webinar offers an updated look at the growing body of research on animal emotion. We’ll review recent findings, examine how emotional states are being studied across species, and discuss what these updates add to our current understanding of welfare, training, and behavior. The session is designed to provide context for where the science is now, highlight meaningful shifts in the literature, and support thoughtful, evidence-based discussions about the emotional lives of animals.

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday, February  17th, at 12 pm and 7 pm ET 

Bonus Webinar – Emotional Lives of Animals: A Research Update

 

Tuesday, March  10th, at 12 pm and 7 pm ET 

Can Dogs Become Addicted to Ball Play

 

CEUs available from CCPDT and IAABC for all webinars

Membership details & fees

Subscribe monthly or yearly.
(Yearly is the best deal—saves you $72!)

$35 monthly or

$29/month for annual subscription ($348 total)

Cancel any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Research Bites webinars are presented live and recorded. So, if you cannot attend live, you will have access to the recording. However, it is recommended that you attend live is possible so that you have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in the discussions.

Yes! CEUs are available from CCPDT and IAABC. Other organizations are available upon request. Note that CEUs are only available for webinars that are presented while you are an active member.

I’m so glad you asked! In addition to the monthly webinars, members also receive the following benefits:

  • Quarterly bonus webinars on a variety of behavior topics
  • Coffee Break sessions with fellow members and Dr. Spaulding three times a month. We discuss a wide variety of topics including recent research, working with clients, and difficult cases. This is one of the most popular membership benefits!
  • Discounts on Science Matters courses, including Unlocking Resilience

Yes! Memberships can be canceled by e-mailing us at sciencerocks@sciencemattersllc.com. This will prevent your membership from being renewed.

Yes. Once you cancel your membership, you will lose access to all Research Bites material at the end of the current billing cycle.