About Us

Goose Dogs For Sale trains and handles Border Collie for goose control management. We are at the forefront of promoting trained Border Collies for the effective and humane management of Canada geese. Our portfolio includes goose control companies, wildlife management companies, and golf courses. Owner Cathy Benedict has over 25 years of experience in this field. 

OUR VISION

Alongside the many geese control companies in the State, our ultimate goal at Goose Dogs For Sale is to provide highly-trained and reliable Border Collies that fit the unique needs of residents and communities locally across Virginia, but also nationwide as well. We stand true to our vision of “No Harm, No Fowl” — dispersing Canada geese without causing harm or trouble to any species or property.

OUR MOTIVATION

With Canada geese becoming a persistent problem across the United States, the health threat that they bring to groomed outdoor properties and bodies of water is a genuine concern. 

At Goose Dogs For Sale, we are committed to protecting humans and properties against aggressive Canada geese.

We believe that Border Collies are the cost-effective and long-term solution to keeping geese away from areas where they are considered a nuisance. Border Collies are one of the smartest and hardest working animals that are born with natural ability to herd and stalk geese without harming them. They are born with the right combination of prey drive and control for Canada geese deterrence.

To us, training Border Collies is one of the most beneficial ways to help eliminate the problems of people in Virginia and elsewhere.

About Cathy Benedict

At the helm of Goose Dogs For Sale is Cathy Benedict, dog trainer and animal advocate.

Cathy has been training Border collies since 1997. She has, for many years, recognized their unique ability and instinct, and has promoted their use as highly effective herding dogs for intrusive Canada geese.

Over the course of time, Cathy has made her specially-trained Border Collies available to companies and organizations all over the United States to keep people safe and happy from aggressive and messy geese populations. Her portfolio of clients includes:

· Wildlife management companies

· Canada goose control companies

· Golf courses

· Cemeteries

· Schools

· Airports

· Corporations

· Municipalities/Cities/Towns

Akin to the dogs she trains, Cathy has a tender heart for animals. Since 2005, Cathy has been actively engaged with the Humane Society of the United States, an organization dedicated to anti-animal cruelty and animal rescue causes since 1954. Having volunteered all across the United States on various cases to help provide shelter care, Cathy’s deployments have included: 

· NC puppy mill;

· Tennessee 84 horse hoarding case;

· cock-fighting in Lynchburg, Virginia;

· 700-cat hoarding case in Gainesville, Florida; 

· one of the largest pit-bull fighting ring busts covering 3 states, in Florida;

· Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey;

· A 50+ dog Great Dane hoarding case in New Hampshire in 2017 that lasted over a year. 

Cathy’s involvement in the past includes sheep trials, sponsoring and volunteering at the United States Border Collie Handler's Association (USBCHA) at Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown, VA, and Board Treasurer for the Virginia Border Collie Association (VBCA).  She is currently on the Board of Loudoun Club 12  in Leesburg, VA.  Loudoun Club 12 is a non-profit organization devoted to the recovery of alcoholics, drug addicts, and their families. 

In addition, one of her companies is focused on giving back (https://www.sniffspot.com/to/frdtk).  Most or all of her passive income from this company goes to others in need  Some examples of this are animal non-profits, Go Fund Me page for a friend undergoing treatment for cancer,  helping a local cat cafe start-up business, and sponsoring a slum in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya, to ensure the locals have a festive and filling holiday.

Her commitment to the betterment of the community and her unwavering campaign for humane animal treatment has garnered her recognition among numerous organizations nation-wide and globally.

Become Part of Our Mission 

Help keep Canada geese away from populated areas and properties where they can pose a problem. For inquiries or concerns, kindly send us a message on our Contact page and we’ll get back to you immediately!