Acknowledge their 'watchdog' nature

Solution

Understand that geese use loud calls ('honking') primarily as alarms or communication.

Explanation

Geese will often sound an alarm when they perceive a threat, see strangers, or during flock social interactions (greetings, disputes). This is part of their natural behavior and contributes to their effectiveness as 'watchdogs'.

Notes

They are not typically noisy without reason, unlike some birds that call constantly.