I negotiate with Canada goose: This is my place

A Canada goose was sitting in front of a chair, and I wanted to sit on the chair. I tried to "talk" to the goose to convince him to leave. It seems that we can understand each other, and after 1 min's negotiation, the goose unwillingly left.

[@cleigh3796]

I love it. He wasn't really afraid, it's nice when they feel comfortable around you and you've gained their trust and are communicating with them. Even though it can end up starting an argument over a chair 😂

[@cherryshrimplovegreenhairalgae]

I agree with you. Most of Canada geese are friendly to people, and they are very cooperative with human in case people want to take photos/videos with them.

[@TheHylan143]

I'm glad he let you live

[@cherryshrimplovegreenhairalgae]

Thank you. This goose is not aggressive, but friendly.

[@wendigo53]

You can hiss at them, they understand it.

[@cherryshrimplovegreenhairalgae]

Sure. They meet lots of people everyday, and have experiences.

[@maxyar0n]

Love THAT goose:)

[@cherryshrimplovegreenhairalgae]

Yes. The goose is really cute. He wanted to continue to sit in front of a chair, but eventually left. Yet his sounds and movement of the head indicated that he was unwillingly to do so..

[@FunnyGA1ex]

It’s like that part in mj’s Black Or White music video

[@cherryshrimplovegreenhairalgae]

Thank you for the compliment.

[@Retrogamer71]

How'd you learn fluent goose?

[@cherryshrimplovegreenhairalgae]

During the past several years, I spent lots of time to observe them, their sounds and behaviors. So I have some experiences with them.

[@user-vc5yl9lf4z]

😅 do you believe that he can understand what you said?

[@cherryshrimplovegreenhairalgae]

Yes. The sound I made was to imitate the goose saying "This is my place."

[@Hollyucinogen]

I don't know if Canada Geese can, but I've had so many pets that can understand what I'm saying - rats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits, even wild animals like squirrels and animals in zoos like elephants. Animals are way smarter than humans think they are, imo.

[@cherryshrimplovegreenhairalgae]

There are a few Canada geese, who are smarter and can understand people. When I tried to get closer to a nesting goose, or goslings, the parents (usually the male) will become hostile and give warning. Then I tried to talk them friendly, they will become quieter and let me be closer with them (to observe them, take photos etc.).