PUPPY SOCIALIZATION (IN-PERSON)
2025-04-05 09:00 UTC
Have a new puppy? Looking for puppy socials with a little bit more? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials, PLUS:
Transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition.
Reduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other puppies playing.
Enjoy safer play dates and outings with your pup by learning appropriate dog-dog play.
Bomb-proof your pup to neighborhood distractions with environmental enrichment.
Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup!

RECREATIONAL AGILITY-1 (IN-PERSON)
2025-04-05 10:30
All sessions of this six-week series will be held in-person at HSSV. This class is for dogs that are able to work in close proximity to other dogs and people (while still maintaining social distance). Not suitable for dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs, including leash reactivity. Please note that only two handlers per dog are allowed. This class is held outdoors, in the dog sports yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.

BEGINNING PUPPY TRAINING (HYBRID)
2025-04-05 17:00, 2025-04-06 14:00
The first session of this six-week series will be held online. The remaining five classes will be held in-person at HSSV. Attendance at the Week 1 orientation is mandatory. If you miss this first session, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. Please note that no make-up sessions will be offered.

TOP DOGS LEVEL 1 (ONLINE ONLY)
2025-04-09 18:15
Join us in a virtual classroom! All you need is a way to shoot videos (your phone!) and access to the internet. Your videos WILL NOT BE public unless you want them to be, but your teacher will be able to coach you on the exercises.
This 6-week course will give you and your reactive dog the skills necessary to navigate the everyday environment with reduced stress.

INTERMEDIATE MANNERS FOR DOGS (IN-PERSON)
2025-04-19 18:15
All classes in this six-week course will be held in-person at HSSV. This class is for dogs that are able to work in close proximity to other dogs and people (while still maintaining social distance). Not suitable for dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs, including leash reactivity.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 05/01/25 at 6:15 PM
2025-05-01 18:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
The first session of this six-week series will be held online. The remaining five classes will be held in-person at HSSV. Attendance at the Week 1 orientation is mandatory. Please reach out to your trainer if you cannot attend the first class. If you miss this first session without notice, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course.

Canine Nosework: Intro to Birch (In-Person) - Starting 05/01/25 at 7:15 PM
2025-05-01 19:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
All sessions of this six-week series will be held in-person at HSSV. This class is for dogs that are able to work in close proximity to other dogs and people. Not suitable for dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs, including leash reactivity. Please note that only two handlers per dog are allowed. NOTE: This class is held outdoors, in the dog sports yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.

Intermediate Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - 05/01/25 at 7:30 PM
2025-05-01 19:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This class is for dogs that are able to work in close proximity to other dogs and people (while still maintaining social distance). Not suitable for dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs, including leash reactivity.
Conditions permitting, this class is scheduled to meet onsite for all 6 weeks in our Outdoor Training Yard. Please dress according to the weather. If, for whatever reason, it is not possible to meet onsite during a designated week, the class will either be rescheduled, or will meet online for that week. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 05/03/25 at 9:15 AM
2025-05-03 09:15
In this puppy socialization series, you will:
Transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition. Reduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other puppies playing. Enjoy safer play dates and outings with your pup by learning appropriate dog-dog play. Bomb-proof your pup to neighborhood distractions with environmental enrichment. Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup!

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 05/03/25 at 10:30 AM
2025-05-03 10:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States

Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 05/07/25 at 6:45 PM
2025-05-07 18:45 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
The first session of this six-week series will be held online. The remaining five classes will be held in-person at HSSV. Attendance at the Week 1 orientation is mandatory. If you miss this first session, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. Please note that no make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1, this class is held outdoors, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 05/10/25 at 1:00 PM
2025-05-10 13:00 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 05/12/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-05-12 18:30

ALL ONLINE - Beginning Puppy Training - Starting 05/14/25 at 7:30 PM
2025-05-14 19:30
All sessions of this six-week series will be held online through Zoom and Teachable, an online/interactive learning platform.
This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun learning environment that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully work with your puppy!

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) 05/18/25
2025-05-18 09:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Have a new puppy? Looking for puppy socials with a little bit more? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials, PLUS:

Transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition
Reduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other puppies playing.
Enjoy safer play dates and outings with your pup by learning appropriate dog-dog play.
Bomb-proof your pup to neighborhood distractions with environmental enrichment.
Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup!

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 05/23/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-05-23 19:45 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States

Intermediate Manners for Dogs (In-Person) – Starting 05/31/25 at 6:15 PM
2025-05-31 18:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This class is for dogs that are able to work in close proximity to other dogs and people (while still maintaining social distance). Not suitable for dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs, including leash reactivity.
All classes in this six-week course will be held in-person at HSSV. This class is held outdoors, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.

Intermediate Flyball (In-Person) - Starting 06/03/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-06-03 18:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
All sessions of this six-week series will be held in-person at HSSV. This class is for dogs that are able to work in close proximity to other dogs and people (while still maintaining social distance). Not suitable for dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs, including leash reactivity. Please note that only two handlers per dog are allowed. NOTE: This class is held outdoors, in the dog sports yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.

Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) - Starting 06/04/25 at 6:15 PM
2025-06-04 18:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This 6-week course will give you and your reactive dog the skills necessary to navigate the everyday environment with reduced stress. With an emphasis on management, skills taught will include:
Impulse control
Threshold management
Coping skills
Emergency exits
And much more.
We recommend you have the below items by the first session:
Clicker
Standard leash
No retractables!
Nylon, leather, cotton, biothane or other non-chain material
We recommend a flat leash in 1/2″, 5/8″, or 3/4″ width
Dog treats, kibble, or small objects such as candy, dried beans, etc.
A cup or small bowl

Focus For Distractions (In-Person) 06/04/25 at 7:55 PM
2025-06-04 19:55 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This upper intermediate level course will emphasize working and remaining focused through high level distractions. While this class is designed to prepare your dog for all types of dog sports, it will help ANY dog in need of more control in difficult settings! Focus for Distractions is a great way to continue your dogÕs education whether youÕre planning on sports for fun, competitive sports, or simply because you want your dog to be better behaved around distractions! All sessions of this six-week series will be held in-person at HSSV. This class is held outdoors, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 06/05/25 at 5:00 PM
2025-06-05 17:00 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
The first session of this six-week series will be held online. The remaining five classes will be held in-person at HSSV. Attendance at the Week 1 orientation is mandatory. Please reach out to your trainer if you cannot attend the first class. If you miss this first session without notice, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. No make-up sessions will be offered.ÊAside from week 1, this class is held outdoors, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.Ê

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 06/07/25 at 9:15 AM
2025-06-07 09:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States

Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 06/08/25 at 3:15 PM
2025-06-08 15:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 06/09/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-06-09 19:45 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
The first session of this six-week series will be held online. The remaining five classes will be held in-person at HSSV. Attendance at the Week 1 orientation is mandatory. If you miss this first session, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. Please note that no make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1, this class is held outdoors, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.
Week 1 (orientation) will be a Zoom video conference. You will not need to use your dog for this portion, but youÕll be able to ask questions and get to know your instructor.
Weeks 2 through 6 will be held in-person at HSSV.

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 06/15/25 at 9:30 AM
2025-06-15 09:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
“Have a new puppy? Looking for puppy socials with a little bit more? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials, PLUS:
Transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition
Reduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other puppies playing.
Enjoy safer play dates and outings with your pup by learning appropriate dog-dog play.
Bomb-proof your pup to neighborhood distractions with environmental enrichment.
Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup!”

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 06/15/25 at 12:30 PM
2025-06-15 12:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
The first session of this six-week series will be held online. The remaining five classes will be held in-person at HSSV. Attendance at the Week 1 orientation is mandatory. If you miss this first session, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. Please note that no make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1, this class is held outdoors, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.
This course will be in 2 easy parts:
Week 1 (orientation) will be a Zoom video conference. You will not need to use your dog for this portion, but youÕll be able to ask questions and get to know your instructor.
Weeks 2 through 6 will be held in-person at HSSV.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 06/18/25 at 6:45 PM
2025-06-18 18:45 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States

Recreational Agility 1 (In-Person) - Starting 06/19/25 at 6:00 PM
2025-06-19 18:00 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 06/19/25 at 6:15 PM
2025-06-19 18:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
“The first session of this six-week series will be held online. The remaining five classes will be held in-person at HSSV. Attendance at the Week 1 orientation is mandatory. If you miss this first session, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. Please note that no make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1, this class is held outdoors, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather, including rain or excessive heat, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course, on the same day and time as the regular class time.
This course will be in 2 easy parts:
Week 1 (orientation) will be a Zoom video conference. You will not need to use your dog for this portion, but youÕll be able to ask questions and get to know your instructor.
Weeks 2 through 6 will be held in-person at HSSV.”
