Did you thank the Goose afterwards and offer to hire him as a personal trainer?

Geese are demons.

Okay SO, if you see a goose, follow these steps: 1. Stop running 2. Walk CALMLY around the goose, keeping away far enough so the goose doesn't start flapping their wings or hissing 3. Proceed on your merry way. Geese are pretty chill--you just have to stay far enough away so they know you aren't gonna fight them, and not run straight at them. Animals can't really tell what humans are doing, so if you just give them some space, they'll leave you alone every time. I've had geese walk right up to me to eat some grass near me before because I don't flap around or run. They really won't bug you unless you bug them. Don't go near squirrels or chipmunks, though. Those are tiny demons in fursuits.