Phone: 773.368.8431
‘Working-Line ABCA Border Collies with Presence‘
Serving the Greener Spaces of Chicagoland
Maintenance Plans for Resident Geese
Will develop ‘hazing’ schedule over the course of weeks or months based on flock patterns. Rates are based on size/scope of property, with significant reductions on multiple locations
Scheduled On-Call Service Available
Arrangements can be made for clean grounds at priority times, or on-call demands for urgency
Centrally Located
Our ‘Den’ is near Oak Park & 290 in close proximity to downtown, Oak Brook, O’Hare, or Midway
Lovingly Affectionate & Focused
Extreme professionals, these focused Collies are trained to ignore people & other distractions while working
Fully Vaccinated, & Insured
Liability waivers & insurance provided to remove risk of casualty to property owners
The ‘Eye’ does the Talking
Proven champion pedigree brings the presence to send geese in a panic in tight spaces on lead, or in open-level landscapes
Not just ‘chasing’ – we move flocks away orderly, with class, and efficiency.
In some cases, we have even sent geese up and packing DURING golf play. Orange Vest & Whistle, and good timing we’ve cleared out 9 holes in 2 minutes complete. Players are impressed and appreciate the side show with a clear course
The Process
- Familiarize every corner of the property grounds
- Study behavioral patterns & movements
- Begin intensive daily hazing sessions
- Catalog activity & frequency as needed
The Objective
- Significantly alter the grazing patterns of a flock ‘commune’ so they leave for good
- Reduce the fecal buildup which create path obstructions and pathogen hazards
- Achieve safe grounds to remove threats of attack to people, and offer humane option for Geese to vacate
- Keep maintenance of greens growing healthy without damage
H5N1 Avian Flu is currently affecting anything near the Great Lakes and particularly, Chicago Region. Canines are not affected by the virus, but humans are. As the outdoor recreation begins in Spring, nothing could be worse than the appearance of the mess which these birds leave in their wake. Golfers, Little League, Soccer, children within School Districts – all may be exposed to the virus, and at the least the optics of a messy grounds.
More from the IL Dept. of Public Health:
https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/respiratory-disease/diseases/influenza/h5n1.html
An array of resources
If you research online, there is no shortage of methods used for goose abatement, and we encourage you to do so:
-Wildlife services
-Academic studies
-Humane Orgs / PETA
-Many goose control services across the nation, etc. etc.
We will be adding to the links knowledge base in the lower footer over time
People ask why the ‘Stalky Time’ ahead of the outrun? This allows the flock to prepare for eviction. They alert each other to the threat, and this allows us to bring a few moments of reflection to the birds and give them the option to vacate. It also leaves a more lasting impression which may convince them to make fewer attempts as squatters.
Notice how Cap takes the initiative to clear out more unseen geese only he knows are there
Collie Wobbles proudly supports American Law Enforcement & 1st Responders, our Armed Forces, and our Fallen Heroes 🇺🇸
Proudly Serving Columbus Park Golf Course, & Concordia Lutheran Cemetery of Forest Park since 2024
Specially trained dogs working with a handler are “the most effective way to scare geese away” as long as they don’t harm them; Meanwhile, the amount of wayward geese poop is declining…
-Humane Society of the United States.