Training that's fun for you and your dog
Starting out with a new puppy is exciting, and often a bit daunting. Our simple, positive programmes make it engaging, effective and an investment in your dog's future.
Training for every dog,
and every owner
We don't just train dogs. We teach owners to understand behaviour, communicate with their dogs and build strong, lifelong bonds.
Puppy Classes
Courses that grow with your dog and adapt through their first year of development.
Find out moreOnline Tuition
Work on core skills from home, in your own time, with a qualified consultant.
Find out morePrivate Tuition
A trainer comes to your location for weekly sessions built around your goals.
Find out moreBehaviour Consulting
In person at our facility or online, with our qualified behavioural consultant.
Find out moreJersey's first puppy school. Still leading the way.
Fun4Dogs was launched by Islana McLaughlin-Bell in 2007 as the first puppy training school of its kind in Jersey. A purely positive ethos combined with scientifically proven training methods keeps us at the forefront of professional canine training in the Island.
- Programmes that work, with lasting results
- We teach owners, not just dogs
- Only positive, force-free, evidence-based methods
What can we help you with?
Choose whatever sounds most like you and we'll point you to the right place to start.
Happy dogs, every week
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Trusted by Jersey dog owners
Ready to start your training journey?
Prices and course availability are on request. Tell us about your dog and we'll find the perfect fit.
Make an enquiryPuppy Classes
6 live sessions in each course, designed around your puppy's age group and tailor-made to each group. No two courses are the same, because no two dogs are.
Enquire about a courseCourses that grow with your dog
Dogs change a lot in their first year. Our three stages adapt to those changes, and our team are trained to spot issues early and set you up for success.
A confident start for brand-new puppies and their owners, setting up good habits from day one.
- Core skills & focus
- Reading puppy body language
- Toilet training & common issues
Keep skills strong as your puppy gets bolder and the world gets more interesting.
- Recall & attention
- Walking on leash
- Motivation that suits your breed
Support through the changes at the end of the first year, building reliable real-world skills.
- Skills around distractions
- Calm & confidence
- A lifelong bond with your dog
Stage topics are illustrative. Each course is tailored to the group attending.
Professional, personal, positive
A real team
A qualified behaviour consultant, at least one more qualified trainer and a classroom assistant in every class.
Evidence-based
We keep our knowledge current to use the latest science. Force free only.
Individual care
Our dog-to-trainer ratio means real time and attention for every dog and owner.
Blended learning
Online sessions and video tutorials so you can practise at home too.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the classes held?
All our classes are in the West of the Island: St Peters Indoor Market (Rifle Range) on Monday mornings and evenings, and Communicare, St Brelade on Saturday mornings. See times & venues.
How much does a course cost?
Prices and course availability are on request. Send us an enquiry and we'll get back to you with details.
How many sessions are in a course?
Every course has 6 live sessions, and there are three stages that follow your dog through their first year.
Which stage is right for my puppy?
Courses are grouped by age and tailored to the puppies attending. Tell us your puppy's age when you enquire and the team will advise which stage to join.
Will the course suit my breed?
Yes. Each course is tailor-made to the group, because every dog has different motivations for learning, which vary by breed. We also take owners' needs into account.
What if my puppy finds group classes too much?
No problem. Many dogs do brilliantly with private tuition or online sessions first. We'll help you find what works.
Training & Services
Online, one-to-one, behaviour support and enrichment. Every programme is fun, interactive and easy to follow.
Enquire nowOnline Tuition & Behavioural Consultation
Every owner learns differently. Our online sessions and video tutorials let your dog learn at home, away from the distraction of other puppies, so you can work on core skills in your own time.
- Ask a qualified behavioural consultant anything, a big cost saving
- More depth than a classroom: body language, toilet training, common issues
- Every session recorded and sent to you to rewatch
- Private online behavioural consultations by request
Private Tuition
Bespoke private tuition built around you: fun, interactive programmes that are easy to follow and cover the behaviours you want to target.
A trainer can meet you on location, or your sessions can be held at our training school with safe, enclosed facilities.
Enquire about private tuitionExpert, compassionate behaviour support
See our qualified behavioural consultant in person at our training facility, or online. Book a single session or a course to work on:
Ask about a consultationEnrichment, bonding & confidence
For dogs of all ages and types.
Scent Training
Tracking and trailing across picturesque fields in St Ouen. Relaxing, enriching and great for bonding.
EnquireTrick Training
A fantastic way to bond and learn new skills. Bespoke courses for dogs of all ages and types.
EnquireCo-Operative Care
Help your dog give consent and feel comfortable during vet exams and grooming.
EnquireMini Agility
Our confidence-building course is built low so it's accessible to all dogs.
EnquireQuestions owners ask
Are online sessions recorded?
Yes. All online sessions are recorded and sent to you, so you can rewatch them and practise at home in your own time.
Can private tuition happen at my home?
Yes. A trainer can come to your location for weekly sessions, or you can train at our safe, enclosed facilities. Ask about private tuition.
Do you help with reactive or anxious dogs?
Yes. Our behavioural consultations cover reactivity, anxiety and phobias, fear and stress-related behaviour, in person at our training facility or online.
What training methods do you use?
Only positive, force-free, scientifically proven methods. We teach owners to understand behaviour and communicate with their dogs, building strong, lifelong bonds.
What is co-operative care?
Training that helps your dog give consent and feel comfortable during vet examinations and grooming.
How much do sessions cost?
Prices are on enquiry and depend on the service. Send us an enquiry and we will come back to you with details.
Classes & Venues
All our classes are based in the West of the Island. Choose a session and send an enquiry. Prices and availability on request.
Upcoming sessions
Dates generated from the regular weekly schedule. Availability confirmed on enquiry.
About Fun4Dogs
Fun4Dogs was launched by Islana McLaughlin-Bell in 2007 and was the first puppy training school of its kind in Jersey, Channel Islands.
Purely positive. Scientifically proven.
We offer a range of classes and activities built on a purely positive ethos and scientifically proven training methods, so dogs are happy, motivated and learning in a stress-free environment.
Our customers rate us highly because our programmes have lasting results, and because we teach owners the skills to understand behaviour, communicate with their dogs and build strong, lifelong bonds.
Force free
Evidence-based
Individual
Fun
Islana McLaughlin-Bell launches Fun4Dogs, Jersey's first puppy training school of its kind.
Courses that grow with dogs through their first year of development.
Online tuition, private tuition and behavioural consultations join the line-up.
Scent training in St Ouen, tricks, co-operative care and mini agility. Jersey's favourite puppy and dog training school.
Qualified, caring professionals
Islana McLaughlin-Bell
Founded Fun4Dogs in 2007. Clients describe her knowledge as "immense", and her approach as patient and kind.
The training team
At least one more qualified trainer supports every class, so each dog gets individual time and care.
Extra helping hands
Our classroom assistants keep sessions running smoothly and the ratio of dogs to trainers low.
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A training journey that's an investment in your dog's future
Fun, interactive and engaging, for you and your dog.
Get in touch
Questions about classes, behaviour or where to start? We'd love to hear from you and your dog.
classes@fun4dogs.je
Postal address
Fun 4 Dogs, St. Helier, Jersey JE3 7ZJ
Where are classes held?
Mon 10:30 & 19:15 · St Peters Saturday Market
Sat 10:00 · Communicare, St Brelade
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