Research Hub
The Zigzag Research Hub brings together the science and real-world insights behind our puppy training approach.
We’re proud to be a science-backed dog training app, grounded in established behavioural research and actively contributing to the field itself. Our founder, Lorna Winter, and expert trainers collaborate with academic researchers in canine behaviour, helping ensure our methods evolve at the forefront of dog behaviour science. Alongside this, anonymised insights from thousands of puppy owners using Zigzag allow us to continually test, refine, and improve our approach at scale.
We believe in modern, ethical, science-led dog training tailored to every puppy’s individual needs. Here you’ll find peer-reviewed research papers, white papers, and insights drawn from real-world data – for curious dog owners, dedicated professionals, and researchers shaping the future of canine behaviour.
Zigzag is built on behavioural science and early development expertise, and this hub provides open access to the evidence and thinking behind our methodology.
- Research Hub, Research Papers
A summary of a peer-reviewed study exploring how behavioural problems in puppies cluster around underlying emotional systems. Understand how these patterns shape early behaviour and training outcomes.
- Research Hub, White Papers
A summary of Zigzag’s white paper exploring how early training influences the puppy–owner relationship. Learn how structured, science-based training supports confidence, behaviour, and emotional development.
- Data & Insights, Research Hub
A summary of research and real-world data exploring the impact of digital puppy training on behaviour outcomes. Discover how training apps can help reduce behavioural problems in puppies.