Humane Society Silicon Valley

Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 12/13/25 at 3:30 PM
2025-12-13 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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. The first class is a human’s only orientation
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, December 13th from 3:30 – 4:20 PM. This class will NOT meet on December 27th. The last class in this 6-session series will be on January 24th.

Holiday Manners (2-week Mini Class) – Part 1 12/14 at 11:00 AM
2025-12-14 11:00 - 11:50 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Unsure about having your dog around visitors during the holidays? We can help you have a dog that doesn’t jump on visitors, bolt out the front door, or grab things off the holiday table. Join us for our Holiday Manners intensive class! Meeting for two weeks, in person, this class will emphasize the important holiday behaviors of Leave it, Drop it, Come when called and not jumping on visitors!
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 2 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class will meet on Sunday 12/14 and 12/21 at 11:00 – 11:50 AM.

Puppy Socialization LEVEL 2 - Older Puppies (2-week, In-Person Class) - Starting 12/14/25 at 12:30 PM
2025-12-14 12:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Have you already attended one of our 3-Week Puppy Socialization clases, but your pup is now too old for these classes? Looking to continue your older puppy’s socialization while also learning about the challenges of adolescence? “Puppy Socialization – LEVEL 2 Older Puppies” classes are the answer! 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 TWO weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, December 14th from 12:30 – 1:20 pm. The last class in this session will be on December 21st.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 12/14/25 at 2:00 PM
2025-12-14 14:00 | 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. 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. The first class is a human’s only orientation.
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, December 14th from 2:00 – 2:50 pm.
Skip Dates: This class will NOT meet on December 28th or January 18th. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 1st.

Control Unleashed (In-Person) - Starting 12/16/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-12-16 18:30 | 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. The first class is a human’s only orientation.
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, December 14th from 2:00 – 2:50 pm.
Skip Dates: This class will NOT meet on December 28th or January 18th. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 1st.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 12/17/25 at 6:45 PM
2025-12-17 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. 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. The first class is a human’s only orientation.
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Wednesday, December 17th from 6:45 – 7:35 PM.
This class will NOT meet on December 24th or 31st. The last day of the class will be on February 4th.

Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 12/21/25 at 4:30 PM
2025-12-21 16:30 | 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. The first class is a human’s only orientation
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, December 21st from 4:30 – 5:20 pm.
SKIP DATES: This class will NOT meet on December 28th or January 18th. The last class in this 6-session series will be on February 8th.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 12/22/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-12-22 18:30 | 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. 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. The first class is a human’s only orientation.
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Monday, December 22nd from 6:30pm – 7:20pm.
This class will NOT meet on December 29th. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 2nd.

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 01/03/26 at 10:00am
2026-01-03 10:00 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, January 3rd from 10:00 – 10:50 AM. SKIP DATES: This class will NOT meet on January 10th. The last class in this session will be on January 24th. 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, transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet and happy puppy!
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Beginning Flyball (In-Person) - Starting 01/06/26 at 5:30pm
2026-01-06 17:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This class is an introduction to FlyBall, the fastest-growing dog sports in the U.S. This class starts on Tuesday, January 6th from 5:30 – 6:20 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 10th.
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Intermediate Flyball (In-Person) - Starting 01/06/26 at 6:30pm
2026-01-06 18:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This class starts on Tuesday, January 6th from 6:30 – 7:20 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 10th.
Intermediate Flyball will expand upon the skills learned in the Beginning Flyball course. Dogs and handlers will continue working together on the elements of the flyball course, as well as handling skills necessary for racing in flyball.
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Sports Sampler (In-Person) - Starting 01/06/26 at 7:45pm
2026-01-06 19:45 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Class will run for six sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Tuesday, January 6th from 7:45 – 8:35 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 10th.
Agility is one of the best-known and popular dog sports. Using positive reinforcement, dogs will be introduced to jumps, tunnels, and other beginner-friendly obstacles. You will start simple sequencing, learn handling skills, and try short sequences with your dog.
Nose Work is a confidence-boosting scent game that taps into your dog’s natural sniffing abilities. You and your dog will be introduced to scent work, odor identification, and scent-based puzzles that help your dog think, explore, and use their noses in rewarding ways. Your dog will learn to detect a particular odor while building focus, independence, and excitement for searching.
Flyball will introduce you and your dog to one of the most exciting and fast-paced dog sports. Dogs will be introduced to foundational Flyball skills including jumping hurdles, triggering the Flyball box, retrieving a tennis ball, and returning to their handler. You’ll also learn motivating techniques and handling strategies that keep dog sports safe and fun.
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ALL ONLINE - Beginning Puppy Training - Starting 01/07/26 at 7:30PM
2026-01-07 19:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Class Fee: $100
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Wednesday, January 7th from 7:30 – 8:20pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 11th.
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 class.
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Canine Good Citizen (In-Person) - Starting 01/08/26 at 6:00pm
2026-01-08 18:00 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Thursday, January 8th from 6:00 – 6:50 PM. The last session will be on February 19th. SKIP DATES: There will NOT be class held on Jan. 15th. . The American Kennel Club (AKC) created the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification program to reward responsible ownership and canine good manners in the home and in the community. Our six-week class works specifically on teaching you and your canine companion how to have a wonderful relationship and how to present yourselves well in the community.
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Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 01/08/26 at 6:15pm
2026-01-08 18:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This class starts on Thursday, January 8th from 6:15 – 7:05 PM. The last class in this 6-session series will be on February 12th. 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!
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Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 01/11/26 at 9:30am
2026-01-11 09:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This class starts on Sunday, January 11th from 9:30 – 10:20 AM. The last class in this session will be on January 25th. 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, transform your puppy-gator into a nice, sweet and happy puppy!

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Puppy Socialization LEVEL 2 - Older Puppies (In-Person) - Starting 01/11/26 at 11:00am
2026-01-11 11:00 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Class Fee: $100
Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, January 11th from 11:00 – 11:50 AM. The last class in this session will be on January 25th.
Have you already attended one of our 3-Week Puppy Socialization classes, but your pup is now too old for these classes? Looking to continue your older puppy’s socialization while also learning about the challenges of adolescence? “Puppy Socialization – LEVEL 2 Older Puppies” classes are the answer! 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.
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Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 01/11/26 at 12:30pm
2026-01-11 12:30 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This class starts on Sunday, January 11th from 12:30 – 1:20 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 15th. 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!

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 01/17/26 at 11:15am
2026-01-17 11:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This class starts on Saturday, January 17th from 11:15am – 12:05 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 21. 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!

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 01/17/26 at 2:15pm
2026-01-17 14:15 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, January 17th from 2:15-3:05 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on February 21st.
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!
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.

Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) - Starting 01/22/26 at 6:00 PM
2026-01-22 18:00 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Class Fee: $225. Recreational Agility 1 will introduce you and your dog to the fun of agility! 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.
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Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 01/26/26 at 7:45 PM
2026-01-26 19:45 | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
Class Fee: $200. 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!
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Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 01/26/26 at 7:45pm
2026-01-26 19:45
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Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) - Starting 01/28/26 at 5:30pm
2026-01-28 17:30, 2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:30
Class Fee: $225. This is a six-week Advanced Level course for our experienced agility dogs who are looking to continue practicing and honing their agility skills. This class is only for dogs who have taken agility with us at HSSV previously, or have approval from the trainer.

Mastering Scentwork: Lost Item Recovery (In-Person) - Starting 01/29/26 at 7:15pm
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00
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 no…

Intermediate Manners For Dogs (In-Person) - Starting 01/29/26 at 7:30pm
2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:30

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 01/30/26 at 7:45pm
2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:30
