They are two unlikely friends: Rex, an 11-year-old German Shepherd, and Geraldine, a lovely goose. The rescue dog developed aggression and was about to be put down, but the gentle goose helped him mellow down and they are now inseparable. They have breakfast together, sleep together in one bed, play together, and even snuggle down together.
Goose’s Gentle Touch Turns Aggressive German Shepherd Into Playful Dog (PHOTOS)
“A German Shepherd named Rex was so aggressive that his handlers debated putting him down before he came to Puriton Horse and Animal Rescue in Somerset, England eight years ago.
Over time and with training, Rex calmed down a bit, the Western Daily Press reported — but he wasn’t completely rehabilitated until three months ago, when he met a goose named Geraldine…”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/04/goose-german-shepherd_n_4386472.html
It’s interestingly odd how one animal can help positively change the behavior of another animal. Such a sweet story!