Focus For Distractions (In-Person) 06/04/25 at 7:55 PM
2025-06-04 19:55 UTC | 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
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
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 Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 06/08/25 at 3:15 PM
2025-06-08 15:15
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 06/09/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-06-09 19:45
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
“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
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

Recreational Agility 1 (In-Person) - Starting 06/19/25 at 6:00 PM
2025-06-19 18:00
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) - Starting 06/19/25 at 6:15 PM
2025-06-19 18:15
“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.”

Mastering Scentwork: Handler Discrimination & Lost Item Recovery (In-Person) - Starting 06/19/25 at 7:15 PM
2025-06-19 19:15
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 training 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 Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 06/19/25 at 7:30 PM
2025-06-19 19:30

Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) - Starting 06/21/25 at 9:15 AM
2025-06-21 09:15
In this course, you will practice handling skills while running your dogs through fun drills and agility courses each week. This is an ongoing course, with the opportunity to re-enroll every 6 weeks for the same course as you and your dog improve your agility skills. 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).
This class is not suitable for dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs, including leash reactivity.

Recreational Agility 2 (In-Person) - Starting 06/21/25 at 10:30 AM
2025-06-21 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. 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.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 06/23/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-06-23 18:30
The first session of this six-week series will be held online. The remaining five classes will be held in-person at HSSV in the training yard. 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.

ALL ONLINE - Beginning Puppy Training - Starting 06/25/25 at 7:30 PM
2025-06-25 19:30
All sessions of this six-week series will be held online through Zoom and Teachable, an online/interactive learning platform.
Join us in a virtual classroom! Online training is great when you don’t want to travel, but want to get the same professional guidance. While the curriculum is the same, you’ll have the benefit of training in your puppy’s typical environment so they can be as focused and comfortable as possible. With plenty of opportunity for one-on-one support, online training can be just as effective and fun as in-person classes.

Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall - 3 Week Class (In-Person) 06/28/25 at 1:00 PM
2025-06-28 13:00 - 13:50
Wouldn’t it be nice for your daily walk to be a relaxing experience rather than a rowdy romp as your dog drags you down the street? Are you confident your dog would come back to you in an emergency? Join us for this 3-week, in-person class that will focus exclusively on the skills designed to teach your dog to walk politely on a leash and to come when called, even in the midst of distractions and temptations. In addition to not pulling, we will also work on how to get your dog past distractions without losing their mind, whether they are anxious or just super excited! We will give you the tools to continue this training at home to ensure your pup has great loose-leash skills and reliable recall!
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.
Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, June 28th from 1:00 – 1:50 pm.
This class will NOT meet on July 5th. The last class in this 3-session series will be on July 19th.
Please note: Adopters and HSSV Volunteers receive discounts on training. If you qualify for one of our discounts, please reach out to dogtraining@hssv.org to get your code.

Intermediate Manners for Dogs (In-Person) - Starting 06/29/25 at 4:30 PM
2025-06-29 16:30 - 17:20
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, June 29th from 4:30 – 5:20 PM. The last class in this six-session series will be on August 3rd. Read more about the class details.

Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 07/06/25 at 2:00 PM
2025-07-06 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. 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. https://www.hssv.org/services/dog-services/training/#adultdogclasses

Control Unleashed (In-Person) 07/08/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-07-08 19:45
Please note, to attend this class, you must first have completed the “Beginning Puppy Training” or “Beginning Manners for Dogs” class offered by HSSV. This class is a great fit for those planning to participate in dog sports like agility, but also for any handler of an easily distracted, impulsive and/or insecure dog. This a positive reinforcement-based training class; food and toy rewards are utilized throughout the course. No makeup sessions will be offered.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/11/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-07-11 19:45
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. 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. https://www.hssv.org/services/dog-services/training/#puppyclasses

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/12/25 at 2:15 PM
2025-07-12 14:15

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/18/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-07-18 18:30

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 07/20/25 at 9:30 AM
2025-07-20 09:30
1. Transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition2. Reduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other puppies playing.
3. Enjoy safer play dates and outings with your pup by learning appropriate dog-dog play.
4. Bomb-proof your pup to neighborhood distractions with environmental enrichment.
5. Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup!

Older Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 07/20/25 at 11:00 AM
2025-07-20 11:00
In this 3-week course, your pup will continue to learn to socialize appropriately with other dogs, while you learn how to keep their attention in distracting environments, while navigating the challenges of puppy adolescence. Topics will include distraction recalls, emergency handling, and increased focus on you instead of passing distractions.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/21/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-07-21 19:45

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/24/25 at 5:00 PM
2025-07-24 17:00

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/26/25 at 1:00 PM
2025-07-26 13:00

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/27/25 at 3:15 PM
2025-07-26 15:00
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

Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall - 3 Week Class (In-Person) 07/26/25 at 3:30 PM
2025-07-26 15:30
1. Your dog must be 6 months or older by the start date of the class.
2. Your dog must be up-to-date on his vaccinations. Proof of vaccines will be required by your instructor.
3. 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.
4. Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, July 26th from 3:30 – 4:20pm.
5. This class will NOT meet on August 2nd. The last class in this 3-session series will be on August 16th.
