named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Agility Run Thrus
Regular practice sessions offering AKC FAST-style courses at Novice and Excellent/Masters levels, including mock trials with scoring, for members and non-members with eligible dogs.
Celebration Picnic and Awards
Annual event for members and guests featuring games, dinner, and recognition of achievements with plaques and titles.
Green Dog Agility Run Thrus
Practice events for dogs in training or handlers needing focused work, featuring low-contact obstacles and open weave poles, with sessions tailored to different skill levels.
Obedience and Rally Trials
Hosted trials in obedience and rally disciplines, including AKC-sanctioned events, with structured classes and scoring for participants at various levels.
Scent Work Trials
Specialty trials focused on scent detection skills, held at external training centers such as SUNY Cobleskill, with entries open to members and non-members.
Seminars
Training workshops led by guest instructors on topics such as tracking and scent work, with limited working spots available for registered participants.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Dog Sports and Conformation Events 4 activities
- Conduct obedience and rally trialsOrganizes and conducts daily obedience and rally trials, including morning and afternoon sessions, where dogs earn titles and recognition, such as the awarding of Upper Advanced (UA) legs to the dog Cloud in May 2025.
- Organize agility eventsHosts agility run-thrus and AKC FAST-style agility courses for dogs and handlers, including mock trials with scoring and winners declared by jump height, such as the Green Dog Agility Run thrus and scheduled events at various locations.
- Organize informal training events ("show and goes")Hosts informal "show and go" events in obedience, rally, and agility disciplines that allow dog-handler teams to practice in a trial-like setting, supporting skill development and readiness for formal competition.
- Provide educational resources and seminars for membersOffers seminars and maintains a library for members to support ongoing education in dog training and handling, including specialized instruction through guest-led events.
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Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
- Enforce member participation and development requirementsRequires conditional members to earn five volunteer points by assisting at club events, attend three bi-monthly membership meetings, and complete or teach training sessions as part of their integration into the club.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host annual member celebration and recognition eventsOrganizes an annual celebration picnic for members and guests featuring games, awards, and recognition, including the presentation of plaques to honor member achievements.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Maintain organizational records and infrastructureKeeps historical records of the club and operates a public training calendar with filtered views to display specific training categories and locations, supporting member access and continuity.
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Rescue Dog Behavioral Training and Adoption Support 1 activity
- Provide dog training servicesOffers structured dog training programs for members and the public, including a six-week AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen course that builds public access skills through training at local retail locations and public parks, culminating in an official evaluation at Colonie Center Mall.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host scent work and tracking eventsOrganizes specialized events including a Fall Scent Work Trial at the SUNY Cobleskill Training Center and a two-day tracking seminar with a guest instructor offering limited working spots for participants.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$149K
Contributions & grants$400%
Program service revenue$137K92%
Investment income——
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$148K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$325K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$314K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- EMILY MERCURIO — DIRECTOR
- LAURI JENKINS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- AKC Network — Offers AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen courses and evaluations in alignment with AKC standards.
- Associated Dog Clubs Partner — Coordinates with other dog clubs through the Associated Dog Clubs committee.
- Cathy Keenan Partner — Coordinator for the Green Dog Agility Run thrus event, responsible for managing registration and volunteer coordination.
- Joan Curcio Partner — Event coordinator for the Agility Run Thrus
- Kyle McGraith Partner — Leads a two-day tracking seminar hosted by the club.
- New York State Government — Registered as a not-for-profit educational corporation in New York State.
- SUNY Cobleskill Training Center Partner — Hosts the club's Fall Scent Work Trial at its facility.
- Wendy Carey Partner — Event coordinator and contact for volunteer coordination and late registration
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Peer-Supported Learning Modelmethodology: peer_supported_learningBy facilitating peer-to-peer mentorship among members, the club enhances skill acquisition and retention in dog training, because shared experience and community bonding increase motivation and reduce barriers to learning complex rules and techniques.
- Progressive Skill-Building Through Practicemethodology: progressive_community_exposureBy providing structured, low-pressure practice sessions and frequent trial opportunities, the club builds competence and confidence in dog-handler teams, because incremental exposure and repetition in controlled environments prepare them for real-world performance and formal competition.
- Volunteer-Driven Engagement Modelmethodology: member_volunteer_drivenBy organizing club operations around member volunteerism and incentivizing participation through a point system, the club sustains programming and strengthens community ownership, because members are more invested when their contributions directly shape and support shared activities.