Specialties
Border collie training, bird removal, geese removal, goose control
Prized for their intelligence, the Border Collie is the premier herding dog among all breeds. In place of loud barking or emphatic movements, they use only their eye to scare off nuisance birds. Geese and other fowl associate this behavioral stare with that of their natural predators such as wolves and coyotes. When this action is repeated, over time, the birds begin to view the area as dangerous and will seek out a safer environment to feed and raise their young
History
Established in 2004.
Wingin' It Goose Control was founded by Anne Devine in 2004. Originally located in Southeastern CT, the company supplied goose dogs for sale to private companies, as well as many goose control companies. The nuisance bird removal service grew out of a high demand in the Connecticut area for deterrents to large flocks of Canada geese congregating in parks, beaches and private communities. With years of service, the company grew to become one the highest regarded goose control companies in New England. Since having relocated to the Pacific Northwest, Wingin' It Goose Control aims to bring the same level of professional and effective bird removal services to Western Washington while continuing to supply its fully trained goose dogs to programs all over the country.
Meet the Manager: Adam M.
Adam Mathieson has a background as a project manager as well as experience working in the golf industry, knowledge that carries over in his current duties working with many golf course and resort properties. Having been raised nearly his entire life around the Border Collie culture, Adam has a thorough knowledge of the dogs' traits and applicable training practices. Part of his current responsibilities at the company include starting the prospective goose dogs on stock. It is here where the young dogs get their first experience working sheep and various types of fowl, perhaps one day going on to work as fully trained goose control animals.
