Sit Happens Dog Training
Dog Trainers
Sit Happens Dog Training
35 Cammo Rd, Edinburgh
# Sit Happens Dog Training
Sit Happens is an Edinburgh-based dog training service specialising in science-based, motivational training techniques. Founded in 2020 by Lorna Kennedy, the business works with puppy owners and dog handlers seeking to improve recall, loose lead walking, focus and reliability—particularly dogs that struggle with distractions or listening outside the home.
Lorna is a fully accredited IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) trainer with over seven years of professional experience working with more than 200 dogs and their owners. Her background includes a PhD in Chemistry and 15 years in the scientific industry, giving her a distinctive analytical and evidence-based approach to dog training and behaviour modification. This structured methodology means she breaks down complex behavioural challenges into practical, actionable training plans rather than relying on unproven techniques.
What sets Sit Happens apart is the combination of proven credentials, competitive success, and accessible flexibility. Lorna competes nationally and internationally with her own dogs—including off-breed dogs against purpose-bred competitors—demonstrating that her methods genuinely work across different dogs and motivations. Sessions are typically available within one to two weeks, avoiding lengthy waiting times common in the industry. She offers both training packages and individual sessions, recognising that clients have varying budget constraints. Every client receives clear, well-structured plans with written and video support to continue training independently between sessions. As an unregulated industry, finding a trainer aligned with your philosophy matters; Sit Happens prioritises ethical, science-backed methods.
Sit Happens is an Edinburgh-based dog training service specialising in science-based, motivational training techniques. Founded in 2020 by Lorna Kennedy, the business works with puppy owners and dog handlers seeking to improve recall, loose lead walking, focus and reliability—particularly dogs that struggle with distractions or listening outside the home.
Lorna is a fully accredited IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) trainer with over seven years of professional experience working with more than 200 dogs and their owners. Her background includes a PhD in Chemistry and 15 years in the scientific industry, giving her a distinctive analytical and evidence-based approach to dog training and behaviour modification. This structured methodology means she breaks down complex behavioural challenges into practical, actionable training plans rather than relying on unproven techniques.
What sets Sit Happens apart is the combination of proven credentials, competitive success, and accessible flexibility. Lorna competes nationally and internationally with her own dogs—including off-breed dogs against purpose-bred competitors—demonstrating that her methods genuinely work across different dogs and motivations. Sessions are typically available within one to two weeks, avoiding lengthy waiting times common in the industry. She offers both training packages and individual sessions, recognising that clients have varying budget constraints. Every client receives clear, well-structured plans with written and video support to continue training independently between sessions. As an unregulated industry, finding a trainer aligned with your philosophy matters; Sit Happens prioritises ethical, science-backed methods.
Services offered
Puppy trainingPuppy classesOne-to-one training sessionsRecall trainingLoose lead walkingBehaviour supportWritten training plansVideo training support