Coastal K9 & Pest Solutions

Canada Goose Management — Humane, Dog-Powered Control

Humane, effective goose management using trained working dogs — for HOAs, golf courses, parks, campuses, and commercial properties across the CSRA and beyond.

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We’re a family-owned company, and our approach to geese is simple: move them along humanely, and keep them from coming back. Meet the family behind Coastal K9 →

Why resident geese become a serious problem

A few geese on the pond look charming — until they decide to stay. Resident Canada geese no longer migrate, and a small flock can quickly take over a property. Each goose produces one to two pounds of droppings a day, which is more than a nuisance:

The real costs of a goose problem

Droppings foul walkways, lawns, docks, and swimming areas and can carry bacteria like E. coli. Grazing flocks tear up turf and landscaping. During spring nesting season, geese turn aggressive and will charge people who get too close. On ponds and retention areas, the waste degrades water quality and fuels algae. For HOAs, golf courses, and corporate campuses, it becomes a genuine liability.

Coastal K-9 solves it the humane way. Our trained herding dogs make the area feel unsafe for geese — the way a natural predator would — without ever harming a bird. Repeated, consistent hazing retrains the flock to move on, and we pair it with habitat adjustments so they do not simply return. It is effective, humane, and safe for your grounds and guests.

How it works

Assessment

We map problem areas and goose patterns across your property.

K9 Hazing

Trained dogs make the property feel unsafe to geese, moving them along humanely.

Consistency

Repeat conditioning breaks the habit and resets the property.

Maintenance

An ongoing program keeps geese from returning season after season.

Humane goose hazing with working dogs

Canada geese are stubborn and protected, so the goal isn’t to harm them — it’s to convince them your property isn’t a safe place to settle. Our trained working dogs perform controlled hazing that taps into the geese’s natural instincts, moving them along humanely and effectively without harming the birds. It’s the most reliable, environmentally friendly way to reclaim a property.

Where we help — HOAs, golf courses, parks & campuses

Large open lawns near water are magnets for geese, along with the mess, aggression, and health concerns that follow. We work with homeowners’ associations, golf courses, corporate campuses, parks, retention ponds, and commercial properties to bring goose numbers under control and keep them down.

An ongoing program, not a one-time fix

Geese return to places that work for them, so lasting control comes from consistency. We build a hazing and deterrence program on a schedule that breaks the habit and keeps your property goose-free through the seasons.

What’s included

Property assessment
Trained K9 hazing
Humane, protected-species-compliant methods
HOA, golf, park & campus programs
Droppings and health-risk reduction
Ongoing scheduled maintenance

Why choose Coastal K9

Humane & effective — no harm to the birds.
Trained working dogs — the natural way to move geese.
Experienced with HOAs, golf & commercial properties.
Environmentally friendly approach.
Consistent programs that keep geese gone.

Serving Aiken, North Augusta, the CSRA, and the Midlands — with capability for large commercial and multi-site work. See all service areas →

Frequently asked questions

Is goose hazing with dogs humane?

Yes. Our dogs are trained to herd and move geese without contact or harm. It works with the geese’s natural instincts to make your property feel unsafe to settle, encouraging them to relocate on their own.

Aren’t Canada geese protected?

They are, which is exactly why humane hazing is the right approach. Our methods move geese along without harming them, in line with protections for the species.

What kinds of properties do you serve?

HOAs, golf courses, corporate campuses, parks, retention ponds, apartment communities, and other commercial properties with goose problems.

How long until we see results?

Many properties see geese begin to move on within the first weeks of consistent hazing. Lasting results come from an ongoing program rather than a single visit.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance?

Yes. Because geese return to easy spots, we build a scheduled program to keep them from re-establishing.

Is dog goose control humane?

Yes. Our herding dogs haze geese the way a natural predator would — through presence and pursuit, never contact or harm. The geese simply relocate to a safer spot. It is widely considered the most humane and effective goose-deterrence method available.

Does goose hazing actually work long term?

It does when it is done consistently. Repeated hazing retrains geese to see your property as unsafe, and pairing it with habitat modifications keeps them from returning. Ongoing programs during peak seasons deliver the most lasting results.

What kinds of properties do you service for geese?

HOAs and neighborhood ponds, golf courses, corporate and hospital campuses, parks, apartment communities, and retention areas — anywhere resident geese are damaging turf, fouling walkways, or creating a liability.

Is it safe for the geese and other wildlife?

Yes. Trained hazing dogs deter geese without physical contact and in compliance with wildlife regulations. No geese are harmed, and other wildlife is unaffected.

When is goose pressure the worst?

Problems peak during spring nesting, when geese become territorial and aggressive, and again during the summer molt. A year-round or seasonal program keeps flocks from establishing in the first place.