Volucris Gundog Training
Gundog Training for Working Spaniels and Retrievers
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Why Focus on Working Spaniels & Retrievers?
By specialising exclusively in working spaniels and retrievers, we’re able to provide a more focused and effective training experience.
This means:
✓ Training designed specifically for working breeds
✓ More relevant exercises and scenarios
✓ Training alongside dogs with similar goals
✓ A clearer pathway from puppy to working gundog
✓ Greater emphasis on hunting, retrieving and steadiness
✓ Access to training environments that reflect real working situations
✓ Consistent standards throughout every course, workshop and training day
✓ More individual attention to the skills that matter in the field
✓ Training that supports long-term development rather than quick fixes
✓ Better preparation for shooting, picking-up, working tests and field use
We are lucky to have training grounds in Ollerton, Rufford, Thoresby and Pinxton, with each ground providing something different for our Working Gundogs. Most Working Courses now take place in Ollerton, with woods, water, cover crop and short grass areas providing perfect environments to develop dogs for the field or competition.
From Puppy to Advanced Gundogs, we have facilities to meet all your training needs.
Professional Dog Training
At Volucris
Our focus is simple.
We train working spaniels and retrievers for the field.
Our aim is not to produce the next Field Trial Champion, there are excellent trainers whose programmes are specifically geared towards competitive trialling. Our focus is different.
We specialise in producing capable, reliable working gundogs that can perform in real shooting environments — dogs that hunt effectively, retrieve confidently, remain steady under pressure and are a pleasure to handle.
As more trainers enter the market, we believe specialisation matters.
That’s why Volucris now focuses exclusively on working spaniels and retrievers. Every course, workshop, training day and 1-to-1 is designed around the practical requirements of the working gundog.
A clear focus. A higher standard.
A Wide Range of Services
At Volucris, every course, workshop, training day and 1-to-1 is now designed around one objective:
Producing capable working spaniels and retrievers
1 to 1 Days
If you need a little extra support, we provide 1 to 1’s on days and times that are convenient to you.
Working Gundog Training
Producing capable working spaniels and retrievers
Novice Gun Dog Courses
Providing a solid foundation for the working dog.
Intermediate Gun Dog Courses
Building on the Novice Foundations, learning more advanced handling skills.
Working Gundog Training on Thoresby Estate, Nottinghamshire.
Specialised Training for Working Gun Dogs
Our wide range of working classes can take you from Puppy to Field. Whether you work on shoots or are looking to enter Working Tests/Trials, we are here to help.
I am a complete novice at gun dog work, but since joining VOLUCRIS I have learned so much. I have learned about my dog, gun dog work and myself. The training and more importantly the trainer are second to none. You will not regret joining the VOLUCRIS team
Susan Pemberton
Contact Us for More Information
Tel: 07508 654493
Email: info@volucris.co.uk