Kugae | Lincolnshire's Leading Gundog Trainers

Couldn’t recommend more!

Booked carl and the team to put on a simulated game day at our farm, absolutely brilliant service and exceptional shooting , some very challenging clays shown ,provided a brilliant service and making the day very enjoyable , couldn’t recommend more !

We look forward to continuing the journey…

Carl has inspired both Finn and myself to reach out for high levels of training. He has an assertive but calm nature which clearly reflects on his success as a Gundog trainer. We look forward to continuing the journey…

Will definitely be booking in more training sessions soon

Can’t thank Carl enough for all his help recently with extra training for my Chesapeake so we felt more confident with completing the Show Gundog Working Certificate on a Shoot being judged on steadiness during a drive, hunting in cover and retrieving game from cover and off water. Delighted to say we passed and my dog is now a Champion. Carl is so approachable and kind and open to helping with the type of training you need, his ground is AMAZING with so many different types including cover woodland and water. Will definitely be booking in more training sessions soon. Thank you Caroline and Chippy

Carl is a brilliant trainer of both owner and dog.

Highly recommend to anyone with a gun dog in need of training. Carl is a brilliant trainer of both owner and dog.

Dog training service

I’ve recently had my dogs in with Karen and Carl for lodging and some training. My 10 month old pup has come back a different dog. His mum is a dream to walk and to do anything with really (she is a kugae) but the pup has been hard work. Getting him home and I actually love walking him now and would go as far as saying he walks nicer than his mum now. Sending them back end of June to continue with the training and start his retrieving.. Along with some lessons.

I cannot thank Carl, but more so Karen enough for taking the lead with my pup and training him up.. I couldn’t recommend them enough.

I will definitely be back.

Had a really good walked up day with Carl, his dogs were a delight to watch hunting, plenty of game, lovely country and good company. I will definitely be back.

Best walked up days I’ve experienced

Best walked up days I’ve experienced in over 30 years of shooting.

Best walked up days I’ve experienced in over 30 years of shooting.

I fully recommend walked-up days for young/inexperienced dogs (and their handlers!) with Kugae gundogs (5stars). I wanted a ‘no pressure’ day where I could get advice, gain experience and confidence working my first gun dog (16 months) in the field. Karen and Carl met my every need and more. The day was extremely well organised from the start. Karen provided clear and concise instructions and directions ahead of day. It was obvious before we started the day that Carl is very experienced. Carl asked what I wanted out of the day and made sure he understood why – this was really useful. He provided help, advice and encouragement throughout the day. Carl is a straight-talker and gave me his constructive feedback regularly throughout the day. This helped me to course-correct as I went on. Carl clearly wanted my dog and I to succeed during and after the day. The land we covered varied from stubble fields, cover crops and woodland – all great experience for the dog and I. The hospitality was first class throughout the day (top notch ploughman’s lunch).
I Highly recommend this company and will be back for more!

Thank you Carl and Karen

A great day was had by all at Sotby Shoot

A great day was had by all at Sotby Shoot ran by Carl. It is an impressive piece of kit producing fantastic high simulated clay birds giving you an insight into shooting real game if you have not done so before. It can be tailored for all levels of shooting. Also to help the day run socially and smoothly Karen produced a lovely spread of nibbles, fizz and sloe gin. Thank you again. Regards Stuart

Kugae clay simulator is such a good way to bring people together

Kugae clay simulator is such a good way to bring people together in the summer months when the season is over. A great way to spend with family & friends or even meeting new people. It is located in a perfect setting surround by trees and ponds. The traps of clays were coming over the top of the trees to get the true experience of a driven bird drive. They certainly was challenging to shoot! The team were moving from each peg to get a good variety of the clays, it worked well.
We were provided with nibbles and refreshments and the most welcoming hosts to have, I will certainly be doing it again either there or potentially hire and use on our home ground!
Many Thanks,

Lots of laughs and the hospitality was outstanding

We both thoroughly enjoyed the simulated shoot day, lots of laughs and the hospitality was outstanding. The pegs were well thought out, with positions to make for some very challenging birds. The rotation of pegs and the ability to slow down or speed up the clays suited all abilities. The traps are expertly programmed and positioned to provide the same randomness of a real flush so you never know what’s coming next which just adds to the authenticity of the shoot. With the unique trailer and lift system the traps can be re-positioned and adjusted for height very quickly to change the way the flushes are presented. It’s great that you are allowed to take trained dogs, which allowed novice dogs to experience guns and for those of us with gundogs who have just finished a season it’s perfect for their continued steadiness training. We highly recommend Kugae gundogs simulated shoot day and would like to say a huge thank you to Carl and Karen for a perfect day. 5 Stars. Get booking everyone.

Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to give shooting a go just brilliant!

Myself and partner had the most amazing day with Carl & Karen at Kugae Gundogs, using their new simulated clay shooting machine. The variety was fantastic, simulating a wide range of “birds”. The hospitality was perfect, safety was paramount and you were made to feel very relaxed. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to give shooting a go just brilliant!

Chris Hansford

Carl & Karen Thanks for a really good day, Bella and myself had a superb day and will definitely be back.

Mr. D Clarke

It was a rare opportunity to walk up game using your own dog guided by the keeper. Really relaxed day with a good mixed bag of English, pheasants and a couple of hares. Already booked for another day.

Mr. R Sherwood

Absolutely an amazing day from the moment you arrive your made so welcome definitely rebooking for next season can’t praise Carl and his wife enough.

David Watson

Second time we have been to Carl’s 1st visit was a great day 2nd visit was yet another cracking day, Between the four guns and Carl himself We had some great shooting and the dogs worked there socks off, woodland hedge backs and dykes along with the obligatory beet fields, a great test for us all, The one thing any of the four guns can’t speak more highly about , Is just how your made to feel so welcome and the banter we have is first class , Karen is the perfect hostess, and I have to say the soup is to die for, And in testimony of how great a day it was The same four of us have booked another date in January , Thanks Carl and Karen

O. B.

It was a fantastic day and I would recommend highly. Some of the most exciting shooting I have done in my life especially the ducks.

Jodi & Glenn

We went to Carl with our 8 month Fox Red Lab. We’d bought her to train to be a Gundog but were lost with all the different advice, books and internet information. Nothing was working, she pulled, wouldn’t recall and was distracted by everything. After 10 minutes Carl had her attention and she was glued to his side, waiting patiently for his next command. His manner is calm, consistent, concise and clear. Perfect combination. I’m happy to say that Meg is now 11 months, steady, keen and attentive. Carl has trained us more than her and we have a clear direction and confidence to continue training our dog. I couldn’t recommend Kugae Dogs, Carl and Karen strongly enough.

Peter Heath

I came to Carl with my young Labrador who was pretty much out of control. We concentrated on heel work & discipline and after a few one to one sessions the issue was resolved. I can now take Douglas beating with me to shoots and we both have a great day out together.

Chris Rider

Pippa – My lab is a picking-up dog and I wanted her to learn to work with my new pup. We came in for weekly hour-long sessions in the field with Carl. Pippa is now trained to an excellent standard. I would recommend Carl without a doubt. He excels as a dog trainer.

Remi – At 8 months old this headstrong bitch Lab retriever lost all recall and obedience, after being attacked by another dog. Again, following regular sessions with Carl, he has turned Remi at 19 months old into something very special and she is just started her first season in the field working with Pippa. I couldn’t be prouder of my girls with these results as they work perfectly for me on a walked-up rough shoot day.
A BIG THANK YOU to Carl at KUGAE Gun Dogs. I will be taking my next puppy to him from day one!!