Instructions
Form a strong, respectful bond with the border collie so that it will want to follow your commands. Building trust requires spending a lot of time with the dog, doing such things as walking, feeding, grooming and basic training. Never yell or punish the dog -- it will instill confusion and fear, which makes training difficult.
Train your dog in a safe, enclosed area to follow basic commands such as "sit," "stay" and "come." It is essential that your dog follows basic commands without hesitation before you teach it to chase geese; this prevents injury such as it running into traffic. Use a calm authoritative voice and always provide positive reinforcement.
Train your dog on commands related to chasing geese such as "chase," "stay," "down," "come," "left" and "right." Practice the commands with toys and consistently reward correct behavior. For example, throw a toy and encourage the dog to go toward it; as it moves toward the toy, give the command "down" and reward the behavior. Continue this until the collie reaches the toy and then direct the dog back to you and reward it.
Take the dog to a park and practice training. Let the dog get used to the noises, people and other animals at the park while it is on a leash. Once your dog is comfortable, practice the commands without a leash, making sure the dog is focused on you and your commands. Pay close attention to the dog's behavior and body language, such as its hackles being raised -- this is a sign of aggression. This will help you to predict the dog's behavior and correct bad behavior before it happens.
Go to area where there are geese and let your dog, while leashed, get used to its surroundings. Lengthen the leash and let the dog approach birds; reward it as it approaches and continue to give commands such as "down." Reward the dog for each followed command. This step can take weeks or months, but when you are comfortable, release the dog and observe its behavior. Practice commands and reward frequently.
How to Train Border Collies to Chase Geese
Border collies are smart herding dogs that learn quickly and have a high level of endurance that allows them to chase geese from areas where they are a nuisance such as airports, parks and golf courses. Chasing geese keeps the birds unsettled, which prevents their courtship and nesting. Training a border collie to chase geese is a long-term commitment that requires a solid bond between the handler and the dog.