Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

How can I rent the pool?

Our pool is open to rent to our active members in good standing. Our pool is NOT open to the general public to rent. If you are interested in joining please see our membership page for your options:https://hudsonriverairdogs.com/become-a-member

Do you give lessons?

As a completely volunteered based organization, our club does not offer lessons. We simply do not have "staff" to offer paid lessons. We do have open dock twice a month for members, where we hold member clinics and where you can get assistance from more seasoned members.

What is a “Splash”?

A splash is our distance game. See https://hudsonriverairdogs.com/games-we-playfor more information about each of the games we play.

Event Questions

Can anyone register for events?

Yes! You do not need to be an HRAD member to register for events.

My dog has never done this before. Can I sign him up for the event?

Yes! Events are open to all dogs. If you think your dog will jump, come and join us. If time permits, you may sign up and pay to try jumping with your dog between our splashes.

If you want our volunteers to help you teach your dog, check out our “TRY-IT” sessions: https://hudsonriverairdogs.com/try-it

Can my family and I come and watch your event?

Absolutely, we love spectators and so do our dogs. We suggest bringing a chair with you.

Is there an admission fee?

No, it is free to come and watch. We happily welcome anyone who wants to stop in and watch the dogs.

Can I buy lunch at the event?

There is no charge for food. HRAD has a great pot luck at every event. We provide burgers and hot dogs, drinks, and our participants all add to the potluck. We invite you to join us.

Is alcohol permitted?

No. Hudson River Air Dogs is a family friendly, drug and alcohol free facility.

I've registered for the event. When can I set up?

You may come and set up on Friday (the night before) the event after 4:00 pm. In the event that we need to change the time, we will post the updated time. Please keep tents between fence posts, so that we best utilize the space.

Is there onsite registration available?

YES! Pre-registration closes the day before the event. If there are any available slots, you can certainly register on-site.

Membership Questions

What is the difference between membership levels?

We offer different levels of memberships, to better suit our member's needs. Check out our membership page for more information on the different membership levels.

https://hudsonriverairdogs.com/become-a-member

May I bring non-member dogs to the pool?

Yes, you can. Please indicate who you are bringing with you, and be sure waivers are signed. There is a fee of $15 for each non-member dog, for each rental time slot.

https://form.jotform.com/HRAD/E-waiver?fbclid=IwAR27F58P7LTH-x24mM_MlwzU7SDsjThNHjwqtTzNMXTAs5xKM5qyvHRtDgU

I signed a waiver last year. Do I need to do it again?

Yes. Every person who goes on the dock, must sign a waiver, yearly. This includes members, competitors and/or visitors to our pool.