Does training dogs such as herding dogs lead to goose dog business?"

Goose dogs and their handlers require training and then constant maintenance of their training skills. Since each dog must be individually trained, there are many companies and individuals in the business, not all doing it the same way. It is possible to just get a dog and turn it loose on the geese, but that is a bad plan. Some dogs are trained to varying degrees and then sold outright to land owners. The support of training the new owner in handling the dog varies, too. There is certainly the potential for a situation abusive to the Canada geese, ineffective at goose control, and even fatal to the dog. The same dog that will safely perform herding tasks when properly trained and handled can become a predator if left to simply chase birds. This is not a situation anyone wants to see happen. Another difficulty with buying a dog outright is that the dog needs enough work to keep a hyperactive mind occupied. After the initial period of time to clear it of accumulated Canada geese, ...  more

Looking to obtain a goose dog to work on your golf course, commercial facility or perhaps to start or enhance your own goose control business? Dog & Whistle Goose Control may be able to assist. Under the right circumstances we can make available for purchase a trained Border Collie goose control dog. Frequently Asked Questions How much does a trained goose dog cost?. . . Costs range from $1,500 to $10,000 depending on the dog’s experience, abilities and age. The cost also depends on your needs. For example, dogs that go into the water and swim up on geese are typically more expensive, but perhaps the nature of your facility does not require this skill? Or, maybe there’s limited running necessary and a medium age dog would work well, versus obtaining a one-year old that is hard to tire out? Where do we get our dogs?. . . As was the case with our own goose dogs, numerous border collies come to us through our rescue network (we do not breed dogs, it just isn’t necessary). While the ...  more