What is GooseBusters?GooseBusters places trained rescue dogs on properties to provide long-term, humane goose control.
We don’t do temporary visits.
We create a permanent solution that lives on your property.
We create a permanent solution that lives on your property.
How is this different from other goose control services?
Most companies show up, chase geese away, and leave.
Most companies show up, chase geese away, and leave.
We train a dog specifically for the job and place it with you, so the deterrent is there every day.
Where do the dogs come from?
We work with rescue dogs that have the right drive, energy, and temperament for this kind of work.
We work with rescue dogs that have the right drive, energy, and temperament for this kind of work.
Not every dog is suited for it—we select carefully.
How are the dogs trained?
Each dog goes through 4–6 weeks of structured training before placement.
Each dog goes through 4–6 weeks of structured training before placement.
This includes:
Reliable recall and handling
Environmental exposure
Controlled goose work (pressure without contact)
Learning how to work with a handler, not independently
They’re not finished competition dogs—but they’re prepared to step into the role and continue learning with you.
What happens after the dog is placed?
You’re guided through how to handle and manage the dog so it can actually do its job.
You’re guided through how to handle and manage the dog so it can actually do its job.
We don’t just drop off a dog and disappear— ongoing support is part of the process.
Do I need to take care of the dog?
Yes.
Yes.
This is a working dog that lives with you. That means:
Daily care
Exercise
Structure and consistency
If you’re not interested in having a dog, this isn’t the right solution.
How does the dog stop geese?
Geese avoid areas where predators are consistently present.
Geese avoid areas where predators are consistently present.
A trained dog living on the property creates that pressure naturally, preventing geese from settling in the first place.
Is it safe for the geese?
Yes.
The goal is to move them along, not harm them. The dog is trained to apply controlled pressure without contact.
Because we work with rescue dogs, we don’t always have their full history. So we take additional precautions to protect geese and other wildlife.
All dogs are trained to comfortably wear and work in a muzzle as part of the process.
Will the geese come back?
Not if the system is maintained.
Not if the system is maintained.
A dog living on the property creates constant pressure, which keeps geese from re-establishing.
Is this a good fit for everyone?
No.
No.
You need to be willing to:
Own and care for a dog
Follow structure and guidance
Be consistent
If you’re looking for a quick, hands-off fix, this isn’t it.
Can I adopt the dog permanently?
Yes—that’s the goal.
Yes—that’s the goal.
The dog becomes part of your property and your routine. In many cases, it’s both a working dog and a companion.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the dog, training, and placement.
Pricing depends on the dog, training, and placement.
You’re not paying for a visit—you’re investing in a trained dog and a long-term solution. In many cases, it costs the same or less than one season of traditional goose control.
What if we decide we don’t want to keep the dog after adopting it?
While this is very unlikely, the dog is ultimately adopted through a rescue organization.
While this is very unlikely, the dog is ultimately adopted through a rescue organization.
If you decide not to keep the dog, you would follow the rescue’s process for returning or rehoming. We’ll point you in the right direction if needed.
Once the dog has been placed, the training and placement service has been fulfilled and is non-refundable. If there are concerns about the dog or placement, we’re open to a conversation and will work toward a reasonable solution.
How do I get started?
Reach out with:
Reach out with:
Your property details
Your goose problem
Your experience with dogs (if any)
From there, we’ll see if it’s a good fit.