Don't mess with these geese

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - April 4, 2011

Some Ohio businesses are using dogs to chase away geese during their mating season.

It seems a guy goose will fly directly at people, hissing and trying to hit them.

The gander is just protecting his mate.

But trained dogs are being used to get the geese to go.

That's according to biologist Gary Ludwig of the Division of Wildlife.

He tells The Columbus Dispatch geese want an area that's more comfortable for them.

Meaning no dogs.

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