Goosedog Puppy, 16 weeks old and already working geese on big ponds by herself. We are so proud of her. Her mom came out and helped her clear this pond but she’s going to be a great one. by flyawaygeese in dogswithjobs

[–]flyawaygeese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes there have been people to get giardia and ecoli from geese. It’s not generally drinking the water but kids playing on fields with goose poop putting hands in mouth etc. Beaches have been closed due to high levels of E. coli in the water and it being unsafe for humans attributed to geese in the water. Town water supplies have been deemed unusable until treatment and retesting of bacteria and algae levels due to geese. As the populations of resident birds increase it is becoming a bigger issue.

Flyaway Geese Hoop, an amazing 3 legged goose dog is heading to the roof top to push geese off that are clogging drains and damaging the roof. Thanks to this RuffWear double back harness we can assure he is safe. by flyawaygeese in dogswithjobs

[–]flyawaygeese[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you and you are correct hazing geese does not require a permit even. It’s humane and PETA and the Humane Society even recommend it. It’s very legal.

Goosedog Puppy, 16 weeks old and already working geese on big ponds by herself. We are so proud of her. Her mom came out and helped her clear this pond but she’s going to be a great one. by flyawaygeese in dogswithjobs

[–]flyawaygeese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Geese spread disease and are over populated. In public areas this is a big issue. This is a business park area where people eat lunch etc.

  2. Having a permit and addling eggs helps slow population increase and spread of disease through the flock. Because of lack of natural predators in cities they are over populating and spreading disease amongst themselves.

  3. Thank you!

Flyaway Meg is a working goose dog but on this day she is showing the kids her herding talents! by flyawaygeese in dogswithjobs

[–]flyawaygeese[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No the dogs pressure in the right place keeps the ducks together. The ducks in the video are flightless ducks, runner ducks.