Coalition to Prevent the Destruction of Canada Geese
Border Collie Information Sheet | |
Summary |
Border Collies (BC) are specially trained herding dogs that are extremely effective for keeping geese out of areas where they are considered a problem. |
Application |
Border collies are the method of choice for large open areas such as golf courses, airports, parks, school ground recreation fields, corporate parks, etc. |
Effect on Geese |
Results are immediate. Usually requires aggressive initial use (several times a day for 1-2 weeks) until geese get tired of being hassled and stay away. While the wolf-like gaze of Border Collies is incredibly frightening to geese, these dogs will not harm them or children. |
Cost/Availability |
Cost is variable and depends on a variety of factors: While purchasing a Border Collie from a trainer can run around $3000, Border Collies are sometimes available for no charge from organizations that specialize in rescue. The alternative to owning a BC is to hire a Border Collie "service." The popularity of these services has grown in recent years. Different plans are available, ranging from yearly contracts to on-call visits, and are priced according to frequency of visits and the size of the area(s) involved. |
More Information |
Border Collie Services
California: Border Collie Rescue Organizations
Border Collie Rescue
Border Collie Sales Selected Articles about Border Collies |
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