However, because of the need for multiple applications, repellents can be cost prohibitive on large areas such as golf courses and parks. Relocation of geese to reduce local populations can be an effective technique but is typically labor intensive and generally requires a multi-agency effort. A variety of repellents and fencing designs have been tested and used. Research of immunocontraception holds hope for the future. During the last several years, several people have turned to livestock herding dogs, primarily border collies and Australian shepherds, to haze geese and other wildlife from areas where they are not wanted.
States generally require permits to haze ungulates with dogs.
In this report, we discuss instances where hazing dogs have been successfully employed. We also describe some of the applications, effectiveness, and considerations of utilizing dogs for this purpose. One notable example is the use of livestock guarding dog breeds, believed to date back more than 1,000 years. Historically dogs were probably used to haze or even kill unwanted wildlife. However, for different reasons, the dogs were not effective in either study.