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California · 10 places

Herding in California

Local trainers, facilities, clubs and upcoming events for Herding across California, gathered in one place.

Getting started near you.

A working-dog sport where dogs gather, drive, pen, and shed live sheep, ducks, or cattle through field and arena courses — the closest most handlers will get to the centuries-old shepherd's job.

In California, Herding is most active around Chino, Tulelake, and 9 other cities, with 8 upcoming events on the calendar.

1Trainers
5Clubs
4Training facilities
8Upcoming events

Herding across California, mapped.

Map of 10 herding venues around California
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Trainers in California.

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Training facilities in California.

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Clubs in California.

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Clubs that host trials in California.

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Upcoming Herding events.

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Teach or host Herding in California?

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Learn Herding.

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Breeds built for Herding.

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Meet adoptable Herding dogs.

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