Specially-trained ‘bird dogs’ hired to clear geese from FIFA practice pitch (opens original article in a new tab)

Specially-trained border collies are employed to keep geese away from the FIFA practice pitch in Ottawa, ensuring the field remains clean for the tournament.

• Specially-trained border collies are used to keep geese away from the FIFA practice pitch in Ottawa.
• The dogs, Ben and Sally, are part of a geese management company's efforts to protect the soccer field until the end of July.
• The company uses 'hazing' techniques to encourage geese to leave sports fields and other sites.