What Geese Chasers does

Geese Chasers is a New Jersey-based wildlife management company that provides humane Canada goose clearing and population control services using trained Border Collies. Founded in 1999 by Bob Young in Mount Laurel, NJ, the company deploys specially bred and trained border collies that mimic the stalking behavior of arctic foxes — geese's natural predator — to humanely herd and relocate flocks without harm. The service targets eight vertical segments: residential properties, commercial properties, schools, municipalities and parks, HOAs and communities, golf courses, cemeteries, and professional sports teams.

The company's core product portfolio includes an Initial Clearing Program (4-12 weeks of daily visits), a recurring Maintenance Program, a flexible 60-minute On-Call Program, and an Egg Addling/Egg Removal Service requiring DEC permits. The underlying technology is biological and behavioral rather than software-based — it relies on a proprietary canine training methodology refined over 25+ years, including a founding dog named Boomer who was memorialized via a custom motorcycle featured on Discovery Channel's "American Chopper" in 2008.

Geese Chasers operates a franchise-based distribution model with exclusive territories across 10-11 U.S. states. The company generates revenue from three streams: recurring service contracts ($250-$4,500/month per client), franchise fees and territorial royalties, and professional services (egg addling). Direct customer acquisition is sales-led through property assessments and site visits, with marketing support from earned media exposure (NY Times, London Times, major TV networks) and a PETA endorsement. The company is privately held by founders Bob Young (CEO) and Deborah Young (COO), with no institutional investment or parent company disclosed.

Name

Geese Chasers

Legal name

Geese Chasers LLC

Website

https://geesechasers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Geese Chasers is a New Jersey-based wildlife management company founded in 1999 that provides humane Canada goose clearing services using trained Border Collies, serving residential, commercial, municipal, golf, and sports clients across 10+ U.S. states through a franchise network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Management Services

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (114210)

akta.pro primary industry

Bird Trapping, Removal & Relocation (Where Permitted) (HSAMAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Control & Exclusion (IMAIAHAJ), Nesting Site Removal & Cleanup (Nest Removal, Sanitization, Parasite Treatment) (HSAMAGAG), Wildlife Deterrence & Relocation (Outdoor Nuisance Animals) (HSAIANAG), Bird Control & Deterrent Systems (AFACAGAE)

Keywords

• Humane wildlife control
• Canada goose removal
• Border collie herding
• Bird management services
• Wildlife relocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Goose Clearing Services: Recurring service revenue from initial clearing programs (4-12 weeks of daily visits) and ongoing maintenance/on-call services. Clients typically sign annual contracts with pricing based on property size and geese population.
2. Franchise Fees: Franchise business model generating revenue from franchisee fees and territorial licensing across exclusive territories in 10 states.
3. Egg Addling/Population Control Services: Additional service offering for nest and egg management with required permits from DEC, providing supplementary revenue from population control.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Geese Chasers provides humane Canada goose removal and management services using trained Border Collies. The company offers three service tiers (Initial Clearing, Maintenance, and On Call) targeting residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and golf course clients across 10 U.S. states via a franchise network. Additional services include egg addling/egg removal and franchise opportunities for territorial expansion.

Product overview

Geese Chasers offers a suite of professional Canada goose removal and management services centered around highly trained Border Collies. The core service portfolio includes three service tiers: the Initial Clearing Program (an intensive 4-12 week daily-visit protocol to relocate geese), the Maintenance Program (ongoing visits to prevent re-infestation), and the On Call Program (flexible 60-minute response service). An add-on Egg Addling/Egg Removal Service provides supplemental population control through humane nest management with DEC permits. The company also offers franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking to operate their own geese clearing businesses. The service is delivered exclusively using trained Border Collies that herd geese without harming them, and targets diverse client segments including residential, commercial, schools, municipalities, golf courses, cemeteries, and professional sports teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Initial Clearing Program
• Maintenance Program
• On Call Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero geese achieved within 4-12 weeks through Initial Clearing program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPETA has endorsed Geese Chasers as part of their recommended humane goose-control solutions. The company's border collie method aligns with PETA's non-lethal wildlife management philosophy, providing credibility for the company's humane approach.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Bird-X: Bird-X is a long-established manufacturer and distributor of bird control products (visual, audio, ultrasonic deterrents) serving commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. It competes with Geese Chasers in the bird deterrence category but uses device-based rather than dog-based methods.
• Bird B Gone: Bird B Gone designs and sells bird deterrent products (spikes, netting, visual devices) for commercial and residential properties. Comparable to Geese Chasers as a bird-control solutions provider but with a hardware-focused rather than service/dog-based delivery model.
• Orkin (Wildlife/Pest): Orkin is a national pest control leader offering wildlife removal services among its broader pest management portfolio. Comparable as a wide-footprint wildlife management provider but lacks the border-collie specialization that defines Geese Chasers.

Direct peers

• Critter Control: Critter Control is a national franchise providing wildlife removal and exclusion services (squirrels, raccoons, bats, birds, etc.) to residential and commercial customers. Most directly comparable to Geese Chasers as a multi-state franchise wildlife management service.
• Goose Masters: Goose Masters provides Canada goose control using border collies across multiple US states. Direct peer to Geese Chasers in both methodology (border collie herding) and customer segments (golf courses, corporate, municipalities).
• ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Exclusion: ABC Humane provides humane wildlife control and exclusion services including geese removal across multiple states. Direct competitor to Geese Chasers in the humane wildlife management niche with similar customer profiles.
• Wildlife Control Services: Wildlife Control Services provides humane wildlife removal and management across multiple US regions, including geese, for residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Comparable to Geese Chasers in service scope, target customers, and humane methodology.
• Hawkeye Bird Control: Hawkeye Bird Control provides bird and goose management services using various humane methods including dogs, lasers, and trained falconers. Comparable to Geese Chasers as a humane bird control specialist targeting commercial and municipal properties.
• GooseBuster: GooseBuster uses trained border collies to clear Canada geese from properties in the Mid-Atlantic region. Direct service-method peer to Geese Chasers using the identical biological/herding approach with similar golf course and HOA clientele.

Emerging players

• Nixalite of America: Nixalite specializes in humane bird deterrents (spikes, wires, optical gel) for architectural and agricultural bird control. Comparable to Geese Chasers as a bird control solutions provider but product-based rather than service-based.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCA56tbPnt0OMY5pXXbkG97A
• Facebookfacebook.com/GeeseChasers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/geese-chasers-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/geesechasersllc
• Xx.com/geesechaserssj

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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