All dogs chase, that’s a given. But many do so in a playful manner. If you’ve seen a dog going after another dog or even a cat, sometimes, you know they’re usually just teasing, not actually guarding your property.

This is why, if you’re worried about an invasion of geese, you should be considering a herding dog who is used to keeping other animals away, and not just in a playful sort of way.

A German Shepard is a great dog for keeping Canada geese off your property. The German Shepard is a very smart animal and it is very complying. It will do what you want it to do and will take care of your property. You can instruct them to herd geese away, and they will stick to your instructions religiously. Another benefit of having a German Shepard is that it’s a big dog, so it’ll definitely scare the geese off, simply by its size.

A Border Collie is another excellent dog to keep Canada geese away. The Border Collie is bred, by nature, as a herding dog, so it will safely chase geese away. It won’t harm the geese, so that’s good, but it is a very smart creature and one that enjoys good exercise. So chasing geese away will actually be fun for your Collie!

Lastly, an Australian Cattle Dog will do a good job, too. You can see by its name that it’s a cattle dog, so it’s used to herding creatures around, and in this case, away. What’s good about the Australian Cattle Dog is that it’s incredibly persistent. At some point, the geese will fly away out of boredom, if nothing else, just to get away from your dog!