Volucris

15/01/2026

Here we have a Thursday Level
2 Class with Spaniels hunting, stopping to shot and completing seen retrieves.
We ask handlers not to handle on seen retrieves so dogs learn to work things out for themselves.

15/01/2026

Thursday Foundation Class with Crossover Recall.
Yes this is a Foundation Class demonstrating a distraction recall.
Please note that we don’t recall from a sit until our sit/stay is solid.

15/01/2026

From a Reactive Dog that barked, lunged and charged at people/dogs to a Field Trial Award and multi competition winner.

He was the perfect storm of a dog

- Low Pack Drive - Not bothered about being with us and wanted to run the perimeter of our paddock.
- High Prey Drive
- Highly Fear Reactive

If not with us, this dog would have most likely been on the rehoming circuit.

He’s been difficult to train and continues to be so.
He’s not a Biddable dog but through hard work has become a better version of himself and probably the best he can be in the field.

Not all dogs are the same, not all handlers are the same, and I can assure you not all training journeys are the same.

A handler can get from A to B on the shortest and most direct route and have a very easy
Journey, or like us with Harry and indeed Finn, have a list of issues that make our journey more difficult.

The reason for this long post -
Stick with it and you’ll be surprised what can be achieved through up to date Gundog Training.

Volucris - IMDT Accredited and Approved with Bahaviour qualifications.

Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT)

Modern Training
Extensive Training Grounds
Achievements in the field and competitions.
You may pay a little more, but there’s a reason.

Happy in the Home - Effective in the Field

14/01/2026

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It wouldn't be a country show without the Gun Dog Scurry!!

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14/01/2026

Charlie and a split retrieve.
Here we have Charlie in a 2 dummy exercise where one dummy is placed at 12 o’clock and the second at six with Charlie being sent for the first dummy put down. The Place board once again gives him a target to return to, helping to stop him running past me for the other dummy.
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Charlie, 6 months at our Ollerton Training Grounnd.

14/01/2026

This Week with Volucris
Tuesday - Member Only Group Classes
Wednesday - A full day of 1 to 1’s
Thursday - Member Only Group Classes
Friday - A full day of 1 to 1’s
Saturday - Picking Up
Sunday - Working Courses

Group Classes, 1 to 1’s, Courses, Workshops and Training Days run throughout the year.

Training for all Pet and Working Gundog Breeds in Thoresby, Ollerton and Pinxton.

Volucris, your Gundog specialists

13/01/2026

Place Boards 2
Here we’re using the Place Board to give Charlie a target to return to. If we get any problems with delivery, we first teach recall to a Place Board and then use the board as a target for delivery.

13/01/2026

Place Boards - The Benefits
1. Promotes Self Control
2. Clear and Consistent Communication
3. Builds Focus and Engagement
4. Improves Sit/Stay
5. Improves Delivery

Creates a calm, steady, focused and confident dog that’s clear in its understanding.

13/01/2026

Dummy Roll Call Recall with the Springers.
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at our Ollerton Training Ground.

Membership has lots and lots of benefits.
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Save £15 on Workshops
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Membership costs £30 per year and can be purchased via the shop on www.volucris.co.uk

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12/01/2026

We thought we may be one of the biggest Gundog Training Companies in Nottinghamshire so we asked AI. We were delighted with the answer.

12/01/2026

Saturday 28th February
Introduction to Spaniel Working Tests Workshop
11am - 2pm at our Ollerton Training Ground

A workshop for new and Novice Handlers that fully introduces Spaniel Working Tests.
The Workshop will include:
Individual Hunting, Hunting in Pairs, Stopping to Shot, Seen and Blind Retrieves and popular Working Tests scenarios.
Non-Member - £60
Member - £45
Please note that payment is required at time of booking.
Please message Deb to book your place.

Don’t forget Mebership costs £30 per year and provides lots of benefits.