AVGP in Action
Just another day at work for Annabelle and her handler in their 7th season on the AVGP.
Our History
[Coming soon!]
Our Mission Statement
The Allendale Volunteer Goose Patrol (AVGP) is a nonprofit, volunteer service organization dedicated to herding geese away from designated public areas. In the interest of maintaining clean, safe public areas in our community, the AVGP dogs and their handlers actively and responsibly patrol these designated areas.
Code of Conduct (Abridged)
Our handlers agree to perform the goose patrol in designated areas in a safe and courteous manner, and to demonstrate responsible dog ownership. Our handlers understand that these areas are intended for people first and it is a privilege to bring their dog(s) to these areas. Our handlers have agreed to abide by all Allendale dog ordinances as well as the following rules:
- The AVGP is a self-policing group and will report:
- All incidents to the AVGP committee: info@AVGP.org
- Major incidents to the Allendale Police: (201) 825-1900
- Handlers will keep their dog(s) in control at all times and will not allow their dog(s) to approach any person or dog without permission, including fellow AVGP handlers and members.
- Handlers will always keep their dog(s) within sight and safely navigate blind corners as to avoid any unanticipated encounters with people, dogs, or other animals.
- Handlers will always have their dog(s) wear the AVGP vest while on patrol.
- Handlers will always carry a leash and will leash their dog(s) as appropriate.
- Handlers will always carry extra poop bags and clean up after their dog(s) immediately.
- Handlers will only allow their dog(s) on the beaches off season or to actively chase geese.
- Handlers will not allow their dog(s) to mark or eliminate on lifeguard stands, cones, sports equipment, temporary fences, benches, and the like.
- Handlers will always ensure the rabies vaccination is up to date for their dog(s) while on the AVGP.
- Handlers will only bring their dog(s) on patrol in good health, and free of any communicable diseases or parasites which would potentially affect people or other animals.
- While geese are to be cleared from designated areas, handlers will not allow their dog(s) to bring harm to any wildlife.
- Handlers understand the primary role is to keep the designated areas free of geese.