Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/11/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-07-11 19:45 UTC | 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. 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
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Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/18/25 at 6:30 PM
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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
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Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/26/25 at 1:00 PM
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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.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 07/26/25 at 5:00 PM
2025-07-26 17:00

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) – Starting 08/02/25 at 9:15 AM
2025-08-02 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:
1. Transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition
2. 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. Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup!
Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, August 2nd from 9:15 – 10:05 am. The last class in this 3-session series will be on August 16th.

Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 08/02/25 at 11:45 AM
2025-08-02 11:45
This class is designed for dogs 5 months or older. 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 dog!
This class is not for dogs who are reactive towards other dogs or people, or who bark/lunge at other dogs. If your dog does exhibit these behaviors, please check out our Top Dogs Level 1 class or contact dogtraining@hssv.org for our referral list!
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, August 2nd from 11:45AM – 12:35PM. The last class in this 6-session series will be on September 6th.

Older Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 08/03/25 at 11:00 AM
2025-08-03 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.
Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, August 3rd from 11:00 – 11:50 AM. The last class in this session will be on August 17th.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 08/03/25 at 12:30 PM
2025-08-03 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. 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.
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, August 3rd from 12:30 – 1:20 PM. The last day of the class will be on September 7th.

Training

Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) - Starting 08/06/25 at 6:15 PM
2025-08-06 18:15
All sessions in this six-week series will be held online, meeting weekly on Zoom and supported through Teachable, an exciting online/interactive module. Please note that the first session of this class is 1.5 hours long and will be starting at 5:45pm. The remaining 5 sessions are 50 minutes and will start at 6:15pm.
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day each week. This class starts on Wednesday, August 6th at 5:45pm. The remaining 5 classes will be at 6:15pm. Please note that the first session of this class is 1.5 hours long. The remaining 5 sessions are 50 minutes. The last day of this class will be held on September 10th.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 08/06/25 at 6:45 PM
2025-08-06 18:45
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Wednesday, August 6th from 6:45 – 7:35 PM. The last day of the class will be on September 10th.

Training

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 08/07/25 at 6:15 PM
2025-08-07 18:15
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Thursday, August 7th from 6:15 – 7:05 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on September 11th.

Training

Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) - Starting 08/09/25 at 9:15 AM
2025-08-09 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. Class will run for six weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, August 9th from 9:15 – 10:05 AM.
The last class in this six-week series will be on September 13th.

Training

Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) - Starting 08/09/25 at 10:30 AM
2025-08-09 10:30
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, August 9th from 10:30-11:20 AM. The last day of this class will be on September 13th.

Training

Intermediate Manners for Dogs (In-Person) - Starting 08/09/25 at 6:15 PM
2025-08-09 18:15
This class is designed for dogs 18 weeks and older. 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 dog!

Beginning Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) - Starting 08/10/25 at 9:30 AM
2025-08-10 09:30
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). Not suitable for dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs, including leash reactivity.
Class will run for six weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, August 10th from 9:30 – 10:20 AM. The last class in this six-week series will be on September 14th.

Training

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 08/10/25 at 9:30 AM
2025-08-10 09:30
Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, August 10th from 9:30 – 10:20 AM. The last class in this session will be on August 24th.

Training

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 08/10/25 at 4:30 PM
2025-08-10 16:30
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, August 10th from 4:30-5:20 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on September 14th.

Training

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 08/11/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-08-11 18:30
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Monday, August 11th from 6:30pm – 7:20pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on September 15th.

Training

Beginning Flyball (In-Person) - Starting 08/12/25 at 5:30 PM
2025-08-12 17:30
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Tuesday, August 12th from 5:30 – 6:20 pm. This class wll NOT meet on September 9th. The last class in this six-session series will be on September 23rd.

Training

Intermediate Flyball (In-Person) - Starting 08/12/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-08-12 18:30
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Tuesday, August 12th from 6:30 – 7:20 pm. There will NOT be class held on September 9th. The last class in this six-session series will be on September 23rd.

Training

Recreational Agility 2 (In-Person) - Starting 08/14/25 at 6:00 PM
2025-08-14 18:00
Using the obstacles your dog has already learned, this class will continue to finesse your dog’s execution, including raising the height of the teeter totter and refining your handling skills.
Class will run for six weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Thursday, August 14th from 6:00 – 6:50 PM. There will NOT be class held on August 21st. The last class in this six-session series will be on September 25th.

Training

Nosework: Lost Item Recovery Program LEVEL 2 (In-Person) - Starting 08/14/25 at 7:15 PM
2025-08-14 18:00
Lost Item Recovery Level 2 and Lost Item Challenge Games permits handlers and their dogs to continue advancing in their NASDA titling journey. This is an advanced course focusing on odor discrimination, odor obedience, and providing the handler with confidence to make the call for appropriate Lost Item Challenge Games. Your dog must have completed “Lost Item Recovery: LEVEL 1” to participate in this class.
Taking “Lost Item Recovery: Level 1” is a prerequisite to this class.
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Thursday, August 14th from 7:15 – 8:05 pm. This class will NOT meet on August 21st. The last session of this 6-week series will be on September 25th.

Training

Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall - 3 Week Class (In-Person) 08/17/25 at 2:00 PM
2025-08-17 14:00
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!
Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, August 17th from 2:00 – 2:50 pm. The last class in this 3-session series will be on August 31st.
