This is our first white board type video. We used a free 7 day trial of VideoScribe to produce it. It is fairly intuitive and easy to navigate around. Importing pictures is easy. It took a couple tries to produce it in a way that it flowed nice from screen to screen but we managed.
I like the way we were able to use it to explain what we do and how it works.
Please give it a watch and tell us what you think.
Thanks,
Your RMGC Team!
We are Rescue Me Goose Chasing. A Goose Control Service located in Homer Glen, Il. We haze Canada Geese from properties like golf courses, retirement communites, office complexes, subdivisions and parks using our highly trained dogs and several proprietary techniques. We are a PETA approved service and recommended by HSUS. We Get Rid of Geese...FAST!
Monday, January 26, 2015
Friday, January 23, 2015
Goose Control White Board
To us, and our dogs, the goose control business seems second nature. But it only seems that way because we put in a lot of hard work, training and education. How it works is not always easy to explain. It is probably the number one question we get when we first visit a client's property and meet them.
Usually their second question is, "How do you make it look so easy?! We have been trying to get rid of them for years."
This is where I usually launch into my hyper information overload mode and try to explain everything under the sun about goose control, herding dogs, ducks and sheep :-) . About 30 seconds in, I can see the glazed look in the listeners eyes telling me I have gone too far.
Well no more!
Follow the link below to our new RMGC Explainer video!
Watch and leave us your comments.
Thanks!
The RMGC Team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW0ySi_V33I
Usually their second question is, "How do you make it look so easy?! We have been trying to get rid of them for years."
This is where I usually launch into my hyper information overload mode and try to explain everything under the sun about goose control, herding dogs, ducks and sheep :-) . About 30 seconds in, I can see the glazed look in the listeners eyes telling me I have gone too far.
Well no more!
Follow the link below to our new RMGC Explainer video!
Watch and leave us your comments.
Thanks!
The RMGC Team
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW0ySi_V33I
Monday, July 28, 2014
Goose Control Product Reviews.
Through the course of our client dealings, we have found that people try to get rid of geese on their properties on their own. Clients say that they have tried this or that and it did not work to get rid of the geese. Sometimes the reason what they tried did not work was a result of not using 'it' properly or using something that boasts false or unsubstantiated claims.
So we will be reviewing some goose control products that are on the market. We will let you know how to properly use them, what to expect and how well they work.
Stay tuned for our Product reviews.
Our first review is regarding dog cut outs, 3D fake coyotes and cardboard coyotes as pictured below.
We get calls from people who have tried these fakes to no avail. They have mean looks, glaring stares or in some cases, just a black shadow with an id tag.
The reason they do not work is because they are stationary. Geese are smart and are not fooled by imitations of a real working dog. Initially geese may be wary. But eventually they learn that the figure on the lawn does not move when they land or react when they fly above.
Here a gosling is not old enough to realize what a threat is. So when it walks up to an effigy and the effigy does not move, it tells the adult geese it is safe. There's no fear plastic dog is here!
Another good example is of very protective adult geese with their goslings feeding next to these effigies. We see these driving around our route all the time.
Left: This customer called and had a pair of aggressive geese chasing employees going to and from work. Unfortunately the cardboard coyote could not chase the geese! These geese even nested on the roof above. The male goose is shown here attacking his reflection in the window. He was more concerned about his reflection as a threat to his survival than the cardboard coyote.
Right: Here is picture from Maverick Detection Services. This is a black cut out of a German Shepherd. It has a very scary ID tag on it. The many geese surrounding him are wondering why he is there and why his owner has not claimed him. Hopefully he has a chip implanted so he can go back into storage.
There are countless images like this we could post from our experience and others. Most people spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on various products that do not work prior to calling us to get the geese out. Once our customers see our goose control dogs in action they say, "Well that was easy!" Well it is easy because the geese fear for their safety and lives. It is a natural instinct to survive and stay where it is safe. Once geese realize their on unsafe grounds, they will move somewhere else. We call this putting predatory pressure on the geese.
Our methods are safe, proven and quickly effective. Nothing beats the look and fear of a real predator on your property to get rid of geese. Our methods are PeTA and HSUS approved and endorsed. We are Certified Goose Management Professionals and members of the Wildlife Control Operators Association. We use highly trained Australian Shepherds to put pressure on geese to leave.
CLICK here to read more about us!
So we will be reviewing some goose control products that are on the market. We will let you know how to properly use them, what to expect and how well they work.
Stay tuned for our Product reviews.
Our first review is regarding dog cut outs, 3D fake coyotes and cardboard coyotes as pictured below.
We get calls from people who have tried these fakes to no avail. They have mean looks, glaring stares or in some cases, just a black shadow with an id tag.
The reason they do not work is because they are stationary. Geese are smart and are not fooled by imitations of a real working dog. Initially geese may be wary. But eventually they learn that the figure on the lawn does not move when they land or react when they fly above. Here a gosling is not old enough to realize what a threat is. So when it walks up to an effigy and the effigy does not move, it tells the adult geese it is safe. There's no fear plastic dog is here!
Another good example is of very protective adult geese with their goslings feeding next to these effigies. We see these driving around our route all the time.
Left: This customer called and had a pair of aggressive geese chasing employees going to and from work. Unfortunately the cardboard coyote could not chase the geese! These geese even nested on the roof above. The male goose is shown here attacking his reflection in the window. He was more concerned about his reflection as a threat to his survival than the cardboard coyote.
Right: Here is picture from Maverick Detection Services. This is a black cut out of a German Shepherd. It has a very scary ID tag on it. The many geese surrounding him are wondering why he is there and why his owner has not claimed him. Hopefully he has a chip implanted so he can go back into storage.
There are countless images like this we could post from our experience and others. Most people spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on various products that do not work prior to calling us to get the geese out. Once our customers see our goose control dogs in action they say, "Well that was easy!" Well it is easy because the geese fear for their safety and lives. It is a natural instinct to survive and stay where it is safe. Once geese realize their on unsafe grounds, they will move somewhere else. We call this putting predatory pressure on the geese.
Our methods are safe, proven and quickly effective. Nothing beats the look and fear of a real predator on your property to get rid of geese. Our methods are PeTA and HSUS approved and endorsed. We are Certified Goose Management Professionals and members of the Wildlife Control Operators Association. We use highly trained Australian Shepherds to put pressure on geese to leave.
The Start of RMGC
On occasional walks we would come across a flock of geese around a small pond near our home. It is a half completed subdivision so there were times there were geese and no people. Comet had a good recall so I could let him go and he would run out chase the geese away and return. At the time I though nothing more of it than a way for him to expend some of his Aussie energy. It was a game he seemed to enjoy and I got a rush watching him do it. Upon the return of Comet to the Aussie Rescue, they felt that I had done so much for him that they would allow me to adopt another dog, should I desire, in the future at no cost.
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| Cosmo |
It was by chance I had mentioned this to a friend of mine who replied that his brother in law uses dogs to get rid of nuisance Canada geese on the east coast. His name is Pete Rizzo and his company Hudson Valley Wild Goose Chasers was doing quite well. After a few informative phone calls with Pete I felt Cosmo was a good fit to be a goose chasing dog. So it was often that we would visit this neighborhood property to test and hone our goose chasing techniques. We could not do it too often because the geese would leave and not come back. So Cosmo and I would set up a routine where we could visit enough to practice but not enough to lose our training geese. We took sheep herding lessons to fine tune our skills and commands. Soon the geese caught on to us and left. That is when we started looking for other areas to practice that had geese.
It was in the fall of 2011 that I decided to make the leap and start a goose control company. We chose the name Rescue Me Goose Chasing. It has a couple meanings. The firs is that we are using Cosmo, a rescue dog, to start with. Second, we are rescuing people and places from the nuisance geese that are ruining their grass, curb appeal and outdoor experience.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Getting started
Today we are starting our blog.
We intend to post stories about our dogs, their training, our adventures goose chasing, and encounters with geese and nature. We will post miscellaneous information about how we care for our dogs and what products we use to keep them in good condition.
I started Rescue Me Goose Chasing because of a rescue dog I adopted years ago. I was interested in adopting a dog that was capable of running with me on my training runs. I had been training for marathons with our German Shepherd but age was catching up with him and long miles were no longer possible. Actually and sadly running was no longer possible for him. Zander was a long hair Shepherd. During his prime he was able to run 15 miles with me.
I researched breeds and their different attributes. I decided an Australian Shepherd was the ideal candidate for me as a canine training partner. I had contacted a local Aussie rescue. They told me I had to pass a three stage process. The first step was filling out an application complete with references. Second was getting approved by a home visit from one of their volunteers and then finally approval to adopt the dog I would request by the foster parents. The application was sent and a date was set for the in home approval meeting.
When the Aussie Rescue volunteer came to our home she was also in possession of a young Aussie, Comet, she was transporting to Wisconsin. I told her to let him out so he could stretch his legs and relieve himself. Out popped this nice looking red bi pup. He was mostly a deep reddish brown with some white on his collar and feet. We took him into our yard where he ran about while my daughter and Stephanie's son got acquainted and played in the yard. After watching this guy for about 15 minutes I had started thinking this could be the the right dog. The volunteer asked me several questions about how we care for our current dog, who would be home and how often and several other questions regarding what our intentions were with an additional dog. Within an hour of arriving they were loaded up and on the road to bring Comet to a foster home in Wisconsin.
There was something about this pup that struck me. He was about 6 months old, had personality and seemed well adjusted. He weighed on my mind heavily for the next hour. I decided I needed to call the rescue and find out what it would take for me to adopt Comet. She explained that he needed to spend a couple weeks with a foster family so they could get to know him and decide if he was a good fit. Talk about a nerve wracking time.
Well two weeks later we were told by the rescue that Comet would be ours if we still wanted him! He was being fostered about 4 hours away from us in Wisconsin so this meant a family road trip was in order. My wife Lisa and daughters Christina and Brianna accompanied us on the trip. I remember it being a nice summer day, not too hot and not to humid. It was an easy trip and the 4 hours went by fast. An older couple that had 2 Aussies were fostering him and they were kind enough to send me almost daily updates about Comet; his personality, habits and attitude. Everything, seemingly, was great with him.
Upon arrival at the foster home we were greeted and welcomed in. Comet was in the yard playing. Actually he was chasing flying insects and not paying any attention to us. The other two Aussies greeted us kindly and allowed us to pet them. We called Comet to greet him but he seemed intent on catching whatever was flying around the yard. Brianna, our youngest daughter, who was six at the time tried catching him but he did not show any interest in her. We discussed Comet with the foster parents trying to gain as much information as possible. After being reassured that he was OK with kids based on their experience, we proceeded back into the home to finish up the rescue paper work, pay the rescue and get his veterinary records. It was about this point that Bri bent to give him a treat and he lunged at her. It startled us all! The fosters said they had never seen this out of him before and were surprised since he was so good with their grandchildren.
After quite a bit of thought and discussion with Lisa we decided to adopt Comet based on the assurances of his foster parents that his actions were out of the ordinary. Possibly due to us being new to him.
Well needless to say things did not work out well. It took a few weeks but after getting Comet evaluated by a trained professional dog trainer, he was diagnosed with having fear aggression. If you have never had a dog with fear aggression I can tell you it is a very nerve racking situation. You feel out of control and always on the look out for an outburst. After several training sessions with our dog trainer, I was taught the signs of a nervous and fearful dog and what he looks like prior to an outburst. Comet and I went to a dog trainer for the better part of a year. ( As a side note and in hindsight I should have done my due diligence on the rescue. After confronting the rescue with Comet's fear aggression issue, they confessed that the fosters were new and he was not properly evaluated.)
Comet would not allow strangers to approach him at first. But after about 6 months he accepted treats from strangers. We were buddies though. He only trusted me. No one else could sit by me when he did. If Bri would come to sit by me he would growl at her. Kids could not run in Comet's presence. He would go crazy and try to bite them. He had some talent. He could run down a frisbee and jump and catch it from almost any angle. He could stand at the base of our 4' deck to our pool and jump up on it in a flash. He would do it to try and catch Bri before she jumped in. She would tease him in this manner and it was only a matter of time before he caught her in the butt with a nip.
Comet had come along way. However, we never felt comfortable ever leaving him alone with Brianna or other children. It did create tension in our home. If guests came over I would have to keep him leashed and lead him around the house for fear of an attack. My brother-in-law is an animated guy. He is friendly and outgoing. This bothered Comet and he would often lash out at him and others with barking. lunging and gritted teeth.
Lisa and I discussed at length our ability to keep Comet and decided we had to return him to the rescue. He was not a good fit and may do better in a home without kids. It was tough. I had spent the better part of a year training him, learning his fears, behaviors and tendencies. I knew though that there had to be somewhere or someone better that could handle him.
The next day I made the call to the rescue. I explained the situation and the outcome. I had been keeping the rescue up to date on all our training and his progress. They were willing to take him back and said they had someone in mind. So it was with a heavy heart we returned Comet. In a kind gesture the rescue said they would allow me to adopt another dog based on my experience and training. I told them thanks but it may take some time.
Well time heals all wounds and it would be the following January we would adopt our second Aussie, Cosmo.
We intend to post stories about our dogs, their training, our adventures goose chasing, and encounters with geese and nature. We will post miscellaneous information about how we care for our dogs and what products we use to keep them in good condition.
I started Rescue Me Goose Chasing because of a rescue dog I adopted years ago. I was interested in adopting a dog that was capable of running with me on my training runs. I had been training for marathons with our German Shepherd but age was catching up with him and long miles were no longer possible. Actually and sadly running was no longer possible for him. Zander was a long hair Shepherd. During his prime he was able to run 15 miles with me.
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| Zander |
When the Aussie Rescue volunteer came to our home she was also in possession of a young Aussie, Comet, she was transporting to Wisconsin. I told her to let him out so he could stretch his legs and relieve himself. Out popped this nice looking red bi pup. He was mostly a deep reddish brown with some white on his collar and feet. We took him into our yard where he ran about while my daughter and Stephanie's son got acquainted and played in the yard. After watching this guy for about 15 minutes I had started thinking this could be the the right dog. The volunteer asked me several questions about how we care for our current dog, who would be home and how often and several other questions regarding what our intentions were with an additional dog. Within an hour of arriving they were loaded up and on the road to bring Comet to a foster home in Wisconsin.
There was something about this pup that struck me. He was about 6 months old, had personality and seemed well adjusted. He weighed on my mind heavily for the next hour. I decided I needed to call the rescue and find out what it would take for me to adopt Comet. She explained that he needed to spend a couple weeks with a foster family so they could get to know him and decide if he was a good fit. Talk about a nerve wracking time.
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| Comet |
Upon arrival at the foster home we were greeted and welcomed in. Comet was in the yard playing. Actually he was chasing flying insects and not paying any attention to us. The other two Aussies greeted us kindly and allowed us to pet them. We called Comet to greet him but he seemed intent on catching whatever was flying around the yard. Brianna, our youngest daughter, who was six at the time tried catching him but he did not show any interest in her. We discussed Comet with the foster parents trying to gain as much information as possible. After being reassured that he was OK with kids based on their experience, we proceeded back into the home to finish up the rescue paper work, pay the rescue and get his veterinary records. It was about this point that Bri bent to give him a treat and he lunged at her. It startled us all! The fosters said they had never seen this out of him before and were surprised since he was so good with their grandchildren.
After quite a bit of thought and discussion with Lisa we decided to adopt Comet based on the assurances of his foster parents that his actions were out of the ordinary. Possibly due to us being new to him.
Well needless to say things did not work out well. It took a few weeks but after getting Comet evaluated by a trained professional dog trainer, he was diagnosed with having fear aggression. If you have never had a dog with fear aggression I can tell you it is a very nerve racking situation. You feel out of control and always on the look out for an outburst. After several training sessions with our dog trainer, I was taught the signs of a nervous and fearful dog and what he looks like prior to an outburst. Comet and I went to a dog trainer for the better part of a year. ( As a side note and in hindsight I should have done my due diligence on the rescue. After confronting the rescue with Comet's fear aggression issue, they confessed that the fosters were new and he was not properly evaluated.)
Comet would not allow strangers to approach him at first. But after about 6 months he accepted treats from strangers. We were buddies though. He only trusted me. No one else could sit by me when he did. If Bri would come to sit by me he would growl at her. Kids could not run in Comet's presence. He would go crazy and try to bite them. He had some talent. He could run down a frisbee and jump and catch it from almost any angle. He could stand at the base of our 4' deck to our pool and jump up on it in a flash. He would do it to try and catch Bri before she jumped in. She would tease him in this manner and it was only a matter of time before he caught her in the butt with a nip.
Comet had come along way. However, we never felt comfortable ever leaving him alone with Brianna or other children. It did create tension in our home. If guests came over I would have to keep him leashed and lead him around the house for fear of an attack. My brother-in-law is an animated guy. He is friendly and outgoing. This bothered Comet and he would often lash out at him and others with barking. lunging and gritted teeth.
Lisa and I discussed at length our ability to keep Comet and decided we had to return him to the rescue. He was not a good fit and may do better in a home without kids. It was tough. I had spent the better part of a year training him, learning his fears, behaviors and tendencies. I knew though that there had to be somewhere or someone better that could handle him.
The next day I made the call to the rescue. I explained the situation and the outcome. I had been keeping the rescue up to date on all our training and his progress. They were willing to take him back and said they had someone in mind. So it was with a heavy heart we returned Comet. In a kind gesture the rescue said they would allow me to adopt another dog based on my experience and training. I told them thanks but it may take some time.
Well time heals all wounds and it would be the following January we would adopt our second Aussie, Cosmo.
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