Geese Patrol Available
There’s a New Dog in Town! -- That’s right, a new dog named Joker has moved into the neighborhood. He's not just any dog, but a working dog. He works for Ohio Geese Control to humanely manage the number of friendly waterfowl in the Toledo area. And he loves it! Joker is one of Ohio Geese Control’s top employees; he has spent the last six years reducing Canada goose numbers at a golf course. Now he's putting his talent to work in Toledo.
Joker’s job is to work with his human partner, Cynthia Poe, visiting clients' properties up to three times a day, every day. Frequent visits ensure that geese don’t pollute the neighborhood or become aggressive towards people during nesting season. He will chase the geese, but never harm them. His presence makes geese believe that there is a predator on site.
“Geese hate to see Joker, but people visiting our clients love to watch him work. He is graceful, fast and he loves his job,” says Jeff Hower, Ohio Geese Control’s Owner “Border collies have a wolf-like glare that is perceived by geese as predatory and threatening. The geese will ignore barking and random chasing by other dogs, but they'll relocate when they see a collie trained for this work.”
People like to see a few geese on a pond; they can be attractive and fun to watch. But two geese can easily turn into two hundred, and with big birds come big problems. One Canada goose produces 1 or 2 pounds of droppings every day, and that leaves quite a mess. Goose droppings not only limit people's use of the outdoors, but can also pose a health risk and alter the ecology of ponds.
“It is essential to start a goose management program as soon as you see the first pair of geese migrate onto your property in the Spring. This allows us to chase the geese away before they have a chance to nest. This year we have seen geese starting to pair up earlier than usual with the warm weather,” says Jeff Hower, owner of Ohio Geese Control.
Since Canada geese are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to hunt or kill native waterfowl in the United States. Ohio Geese Control’s trained and experienced collies offer a natural, cost-effective solution to overpopulation. Joker is highly trained and will never harm a goose, a gosling, or an egg. His job is to help people enjoy the outdoors again, and he loves it.
For more information on how to join others across Northern Ohio who benefit from Ohio Geese Control’s safe methods, call 216-228-4822 or visit www.ohiogeesecontrol.com. We'll send Joker right over to see you!
Press Release Contact Name: Marci Hower
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone: 877-914-3373
Organization Name: Ohio Geese Control
Website or Link: www.ohiogeesecontrol.com