End GateRanch is involved with herding dog
development and cattle breeding (artificial insemination and embryo
transfer).
The purpose of the herding dog program is to promote,
preserve and develop the herding skills inherent in all herding dog
breeds, registered or unregistered,
and to demonstrate that they can
perform the useful function of livestock management for which they were
originally bred.
The facilities are designed for progressive
opportunitiesof exposure and training with various livestock.
After the herding dog and handler have demonstrated basic command and
control capability, advancement to the next skill level is
encouraged.
Recognition of skill achievementis obtained at competitive herding dog trials.