• Steven’s Creek Subaru pop-up adoption event

    Steven’s Creek Subaru 3225 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA, United States
    Community Events

    Join us and our friends at Steven’s Creek Subaru for a special pop-up adoption event this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3225 Stevens Creek Blvd in San Jose!

    Stevens Creek Subaru is covering all adoption fees — because Subaru Loves Pets, and so do we.

  • Tacoma for Tails with Stevens Creek Toyota

    Stevens Creek Toyota 4202 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA, United States
    Community Events

    Our friends at Stevens Creek Toyota are hosting a “Tacoma for Tails” Supply Drive to support Humane Society Silicon Valley all month long!

    Drop off new or unopened pet supplies—like food, toys, treats, or bedding—at the dealership throughout November to help animals in our care and across the community.

    Then join us for a celebration event on Saturday, November 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stevens Creek Toyota (4202 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose). Stop by to meet the HSSV and SCT teams, enjoy puppy cuddles, and see the difference your donations make for pets in need.

  • Yappy Hour November 15

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States

    Yappy Hours are the perfect way new foster parents to meet the HSSV foster community and find a the perfect match for your family! You will also learn helpful tips and tricks to make your puppy foster experience fun and rewarding!

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 11/15/25 at 11:15 AM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    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 Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) – Starting 11/15/25 at 12:30 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    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!

  • Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall – 3 Week Class (In-Person) Starting 11/15/25 at 3:30 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    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!

  • Companion Animal Loss Support Group

    Coping with the loss of a pet or preparing for their final days can be a deeply personal and challenging journey. Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) offers a Companion Animal Loss Support Group to provide comfort, guidance, and a supportive community for those navigating grief.

  • Focus For Distractions (In-Person) 12/03/25 at 7:55 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    This class is designed for dogs 6 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!

  • Canine Good Citizen (In-Person) – Starting 12/04/25 at 6:00 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    Help your dog become a valued community member!

    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.

  • Mastering Scentwork: Handler Discrimination & Lost Item Recovery (In-Person) – Starting 12/04/25 at 7:15 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    Unlock your dog's natural scenting abilities with our specialized training class in competitive scentwork! This program is designed to prepare handlers and their dogs for success in the AKC's Handler Discrimination program and the North American Sports Dog Association's (NASDA) Lost Item Recovery events.

  • Intermediate Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) – 12/04/25 at 7:30 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    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!

  • Yappy Hour December 13

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States

    Yappy Hours are the perfect way new foster parents to meet the HSSV foster community and find a the perfect match for your family! You will also learn helpful tips and tricks to make your puppy foster experience fun and rewarding!

  • Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) – Starting 01/17/26 at 12:30pm

    Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 01

    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 do...

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 01/26/26 at 7:45 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Beginnning Classes

    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!

  • Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) – Starting 01/28/26 at 5:30pm

    Advanced Class

    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.

  • Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) – Starting 01/28/26 at 5:30pm

    Advanced Class

    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.

  • Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) – Starting 01/28/26 at 5:30pm

    Advanced Class

    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

    Advanced Classes

    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

    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 tha...

  • Intermediate Manners For Dogs (In-Person) – Starting 01/29/26 at 7:30pm

    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 tha...

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 01/30/26 at 7:45pm

    Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 01

    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 do...

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 01/30/26 at 7:45pm

    Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 01

    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 do...

  • Puppy Socialization (In-Person) – Starting 02/01/26 at 9:30am

    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 inhibitionReduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other...

  • Puppy Socialization – LEVEL 2 – Older Puppies (In-Person) – Starting 02/01/26 at 11:00 AM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Training

    Class Fee: $100. 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!

  • Companion Animal Loss Support Group

    Coping with the loss of a pet or preparing for their final days can be a deeply personal and challenging journey. Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) offers a Companion Animal Loss Support Group to provide comfort, guidance, and a supportive community fo

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 02/5/26 at 5:00 PM

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Beginnning Classes

    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!

  • Puppy Socialization (In-Person) – Starting 02/07/26 at 10:00am

    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 inhibitionReduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other...

  • Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) – Starting 02/12/26 at 6:00pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. Your dog doesn't have to be a super athlete to love Agility! If you've already completed the necessary pre-requisites, then we'd love to have you and your dog give Agility a try. This sport gets the mind and body engaged by learning to run the Agility course.

  • Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) – Starting 02/12/26 at 6:00pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. Your dog doesn't have to be a super athlete to love Agility! If you've already completed the necessary pre-requisites, then we'd love to have you and your dog give Agility a try. This sport gets the mind and body engaged by learning to run the Agility course.

  • Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) – Starting 02/12/26 at 6:00pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. Your dog doesn't have to be a super athlete to love Agility! If you've already completed the necessary pre-requisites, then we'd love to have you and your dog give Agility a try. This sport gets the mind and body engaged by learning to run the Agility course.

  • Recreational Agility-3 (In-Person) – Starting 02/14/26 at 10:30am

    Advanced Class

    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 before graduating into Continuing Agility. This class is only for dogs who have taken both Agility-1 and Agility-2 already.

  • Recreational Agility-3 (In-Person) – Starting 02/14/26 at 10:30am

    Advanced Class

    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 before graduating into Continuing Agility. This class is only for dogs who have taken both Agility-1 and Agility-2 already.

  • Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) – Starting 02/18/26 at 6:15pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $300. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with leash or barrier reactivity. This class will meet for six-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. Allow your dog to learn in the comfort and calm of their own home, before practicing skills in the real world.

  • Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) – Starting 02/18/26 at 6:15pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $300. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with leash or barrier reactivity. This class will meet for six-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. Allow your dog to learn in the comfort and calm of their own home, before practicing skills in the real world.

  • Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) – Starting 02/18/26 at 6:15pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $300. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with leash or barrier reactivity. This class will meet for six-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. Allow your dog to learn in the comfort and calm of their own home, before practicing skills in the real world.

  • Separation Anxiety (Online Only) – Starting 02/25/26 at 7:00pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $250. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with separation anxiety. This class will meet for four-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. This class will help you better understand your dog's anxiety, and start building your dog's tolerance to being home alone.

  • Separation Anxiety (Online Only) – Starting 02/25/26 at 7:00pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $250. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with separation anxiety. This class will meet for four-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. This class will help you better understand your dog's anxiety, and start building your dog's tolerance to being home alone.

  • Separation Anxiety (Online Only) – Starting 02/25/26 at 7:00pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $250. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with separation anxiety. This class will meet for four-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. This class will help you better understand your dog's anxiety, and start building your dog's tolerance to being home alone.

  • ALL ONLINE – Beginning Puppy Training – Starting 02/25/26 at 7:30PM

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. This is our only puppy class that is held entirely online through Zoom. Great option if you want to join, but live too far from the shelter, or if your pup is nervous in the car!

  • ALL ONLINE – Beginning Puppy Training – Starting 02/25/26 at 7:30PM

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. This is our only puppy class that is held entirely online through Zoom. Great option if you want to join, but live too far from the shelter, or if your pup is nervous in the car!

  • ALL ONLINE – Beginning Puppy Training – Starting 02/25/26 at 7:30PM

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. This is our only puppy class that is held entirely online through Zoom. Great option if you want to join, but live too far from the shelter, or if your pup is nervous in the car!

  • Puppy Socialization (In-Person) – Starting 02/28/26 at 10:00am

    Beginning Classes

    Class fee: $100. Have a new puppy? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials plus more. This class is for puppies who are 18 week or younger. Sorry to the older pups! Allow your pup to socialize in a safe and controlled environment!

  • Puppy Socialization (In-Person) – Starting 02/28/26 at 10:00am

    Beginning Classes

    Class fee: $100. Have a new puppy? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials plus more. This class is for puppies who are 18 week or younger. Sorry to the older pups! Allow your pup to socialize in a safe and controlled environment!

  • Companion Animal Loss Support Group

    Coping with the loss of a pet or preparing for their final days can be a deeply personal and challenging journey. Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) offers a Companion Animal Loss Support Group to provide comfort, guidance, and a supportive community for those navigating grief.

  • HSSV Mutual Rescue Showcase

    You're invited to the HSSV Mutual Rescue Showcase on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 2 p.m.
    Tickets are free, but a RSVP is required. Reserve tickets by March 6 to secure your spot.

  • HSSV Mutual Rescue Showcase-VIP

    You're invited to a free VIP experience at the HSSV Mutual Rescue Showcase.
    Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2 p.m.
    Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City
    RSVP required. Reserve tickets by February 26 to secure your spot.

  • Intermediate Flyball (In-Person) – Starting 03/17/26 at 6:30pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. This is a six-week Advanced Level course for our experienced Flyball dogs who are looking to continue practicing and honing their skills. This class is only for dogs who have taken Flyball with us at HSSV previously, and have approval from the trainer to advance to this next level.

  • Intermediate Flyball (In-Person) – Starting 03/17/26 at 6:30pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. This is a six-week Advanced Level course for our experienced Flyball dogs who are looking to continue practicing and honing their skills. This class is only for dogs who have taken Flyball with us at HSSV previously, and have approval from the trainer to advance to this next level.

  • Intermediate Flyball (In-Person) – Starting 03/17/26 at 6:30pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. This is a six-week Advanced Level course for our experienced Flyball dogs who are looking to continue practicing and honing their skills. This class is only for dogs who have taken Flyball with us at HSSV previously, and have approval from the trainer to advance to this next level.

  • Intermediate Flyball (In-Person) – Starting 03/17/26 at 6:30pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. This is a six-week Advanced Level course for our experienced Flyball dogs who are looking to continue practicing and honing their skills. This class is only for dogs who have taken Flyball with us at HSSV previously, and have approval from the trainer to advance to this next level.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 03/20/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 03/20/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 03/20/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 03/20/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 03/23/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 03/23/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 03/23/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 03/23/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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!

  • HSSV Day of Giving 2026

    Join us for HSSV's first-ever Giving Day: a 24-hour movement to build a better tomorrow.

    When HSSV experienced a devastating fire in December, it could have felt like the end of our mission. Instead, it showed us just how powerfully our community stands together. Now, we're looking ahead to on...

  • Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) – Starting 04/01/26 at 6:15pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $300. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with leash or barrier reactivity. This class will meet for six-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. Allow your dog to learn in the comfort and calm of their own home, before practicing skills in the real world.

  • Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) – Starting 04/01/26 at 6:15pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $300. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with leash or barrier reactivity. This class will meet for six-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. Allow your dog to learn in the comfort and calm of their own home, before practicing skills in the real world.

  • Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) – Starting 04/01/26 at 6:15pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $300. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with leash or barrier reactivity. This class will meet for six-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. Allow your dog to learn in the comfort and calm of their own home, before practicing skills in the real world.

  • Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) – Starting 04/01/26 at 6:15pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $300. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with leash or barrier reactivity. This class will meet for six-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. Allow your dog to learn in the comfort and calm of their own home, before practicing skills in the real world.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 04/02/26 at 6:15pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/02/26 at 6:15pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/02/26 at 6:15pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/02/26 at 6:15pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/07/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/07/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/07/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/07/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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!

  • Companion Animal Loss Support Group

    Coping with the loss of a pet or preparing for their final days can be a deeply personal and challenging journey. Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) offers a Companion Animal Loss Support Group to provide comfort, guidance, and a supportive community for those navigating grief.

  • Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) – Starting 04/08/26 at 5:30pm

    Advanced Class

    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.

  • Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) – Starting 04/08/26 at 5:30pm

    Advanced Class

    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.

  • Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) – Starting 04/08/26 at 5:30pm

    Advanced Class

    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.

  • Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) – Starting 04/08/26 at 5:30pm

    Advanced Class

    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.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 04/08/26 at 6:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/08/26 at 6:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/08/26 at 6:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/08/26 at 6:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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!

  • Separation Anxiety (Online Only) – Starting 04/08/26 at 7:00pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $250. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with separation anxiety. This class will meet for four-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. This class will help you better understand your dog's anxiety, and start building your dog's tolerance to being home alone.

  • Separation Anxiety (Online Only) – Starting 04/08/26 at 7:00pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $250. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with separation anxiety. This class will meet for four-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. This class will help you better understand your dog's anxiety, and start building your dog's tolerance to being home alone.

  • Separation Anxiety (Online Only) – Starting 04/08/26 at 7:00pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $250. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with separation anxiety. This class will meet for four-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. This class will help you better understand your dog's anxiety, and start building your dog's tolerance to being home alone.

  • Separation Anxiety (Online Only) – Starting 04/08/26 at 7:00pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $250. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with separation anxiety. This class will meet for four-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. This class will help you better understand your dog's anxiety, and start building your dog's tolerance to being home alone.

  • Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) – Starting 04/11/26 at 10:30am

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. Your dog doesn't have to be a super athlete to love Agility! If you've already completed the necessary pre-requisites, then we'd love to have you give Agility a try. This sport gets the mind and body engaged by learning to run the Agility course. For dogs 1 year and older.

  • Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) – Starting 04/11/26 at 10:30am

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. Your dog doesn't have to be a super athlete to love Agility! If you've already completed the necessary pre-requisites, then we'd love to have you give Agility a try. This sport gets the mind and body engaged by learning to run the Agility course. For dogs 1 year and older.

  • Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) – Starting 04/11/26 at 10:30am

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. Your dog doesn't have to be a super athlete to love Agility! If you've already completed the necessary pre-requisites, then we'd love to have you give Agility a try. This sport gets the mind and body engaged by learning to run the Agility course. For dogs 1 year and older.

  • Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) – Starting 04/11/26 at 10:30am

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. Your dog doesn't have to be a super athlete to love Agility! If you've already completed the necessary pre-requisites, then we'd love to have you give Agility a try. This sport gets the mind and body engaged by learning to run the Agility course. For dogs 1 year and older.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 04/11/26 at 2:15pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/11/26 at 2:15pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 Pain-Behavior Connection in Dogs (Webinar) – 04/20/26 at 6:30pm

    Training

    Class Fee: $60. This is a single-session webinar that will be held online through Zoom. Learn to make the connection between potential pain, and the behavioral challenges you're seeing in your dog. Identifying and treating physical pain can relieve some difficult behaviors in your dog.

  • The Pain-Behavior Connection in Dogs (Webinar) – 04/20/26 at 6:30pm

    Training

    Class Fee: $60. This is a single-session webinar that will be held online through Zoom. Learn to make the connection between potential pain, and the behavioral challenges you're seeing in your dog. Identifying and treating physical pain can relieve some difficult behaviors in your dog.

  • The Pain-Behavior Connection in Dogs (Webinar) – 04/20/26 at 6:30pm

    Training

    Class Fee: $60. This is a single-session webinar that will be held online through Zoom. Learn to make the connection between potential pain, and the behavioral challenges you're seeing in your dog. Identifying and treating physical pain can relieve some difficult behaviors in your dog.

  • The Pain-Behavior Connection in Dogs (Webinar) – 04/20/26 at 6:30pm

    Training

    Class Fee: $60. This is a single-session webinar that will be held online through Zoom. Learn to make the connection between potential pain, and the behavioral challenges you're seeing in your dog. Identifying and treating physical pain can relieve some difficult behaviors in your dog.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 04/20/26 at 7:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/20/26 at 7:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/20/26 at 7:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/20/26 at 7:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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!

  • ALL ONLINE – Beginning Puppy Training – Starting 04/22/26 at 7:30PM

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. This is our only puppy class that is held entirely online through Zoom. Great option if you want to join, but live too far from the shelter, or if your pup is nervous in the car!

  • ALL ONLINE – Beginning Puppy Training – Starting 04/22/26 at 7:30PM

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. This is our only puppy class that is held entirely online through Zoom. Great option if you want to join, but live too far from the shelter, or if your pup is nervous in the car!

  • ALL ONLINE – Beginning Puppy Training – Starting 04/22/26 at 7:30PM

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. This is our only puppy class that is held entirely online through Zoom. Great option if you want to join, but live too far from the shelter, or if your pup is nervous in the car!

  • ALL ONLINE – Beginning Puppy Training – Starting 04/22/26 at 7:30PM

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This class is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 8 months old. This is our only puppy class that is held entirely online through Zoom. Great option if you want to join, but live too far from the shelter, or if your pup is nervous in the car!

  • Bottle Baby Kitten Training Session

    Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, United States
    Community Events

    Become a bottle baby foster parent and join our Bottle Baby Kitten Training on Saturday, April 25. You’ll meet experienced foster mentors and learn everything you need to know about feeding and caring for these little ones and all the magic that comes with it.

  • Puppy Socialization (In-Person) – Starting 04/26/26 at 9:30am

    Beginning Classes

    Class fee: $100. Have a new puppy? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials plus more. This class is for puppies who are 18 week or younger. Sorry to the older pups! Allow your pup to socialize in a safe and controlled environment!

  • Puppy Socialization (In-Person) – Starting 04/26/26 at 9:30am

    Beginning Classes

    Class fee: $100. Have a new puppy? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials plus more. This class is for puppies who are 18 week or younger. Sorry to the older pups! Allow your pup to socialize in a safe and controlled environment!

  • Puppy Socialization (In-Person) – Starting 04/26/26 at 9:30am

    Beginning Classes

    Class fee: $100. Have a new puppy? This 3-week course offers all the fun and social learning of puppy socials plus more. This class is for puppies who are 18 week or younger. Sorry to the older pups! Allow your pup to socialize in a safe and controlled environment!

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 04/30/26 at 5:00pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/30/26 at 5:00pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/30/26 at 5:00pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 04/30/26 at 5:00pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 Fur Ball 2026

    This year, the event goes glam with The Pet Gala—a dazzling evening of red-carpet moments, sparkling cocktails, and dancing under the stars. From Glambot photo ops to a puppy-kissing booth, it’s a celebration of compassion, community, and the pets whose lives we save together. 

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  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 05/04/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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!

  • Companion Animal Loss Support Group

    Coping with the loss of a pet or preparing for their final days can be a deeply personal and challenging journey. Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) offers a Companion Animal Loss Support Group to provide comfort, guidance, and a supportive community fo

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 05/08/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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!

  • Canine Good Citizen (In-Person) – Starting 05/17/26 at 4:30pm

    Training

    Class Fee: $225. 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 community. This is an advanced training class, with "Beginning" & "Intermediate" pre-requisites required before joining.

  • The Pain-Behavior Connection in Dogs (Webinar) – 05/18/26 at 6:30pm

    Training

    Class Fee: $60. This is a single-session webinar that will be held online through Zoom. Learn to make the connection between potential pain, and the behavioral challenges you're seeing in your dog. Identifying and treating physical pain can relieve some difficult behaviors in your dog.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 05/19/26 at 4:00pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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!

  • Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) – Starting 05/20/26 at 5:30pm

    Advanced Class

    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.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 05/20/26 at 6:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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!

  • Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) – Starting 05/21/26 at 6:00pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. Your dog doesn't have to be a super athlete to love Agility! If you've already completed the necessary pre-requisites, then we'd love to have you and your dog give Agility a try. This sport gets the mind and body engaged by learning to run the Agility course.

  • Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) – Starting 05/27/26 at 6:15pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $300. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with leash or barrier reactivity. This class will meet for six-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. Allow your dog to learn in the comfort and calm of their own home, before practicing skills in the real world.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 06/01/26 at 7:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 Flyball (In-Person) – Starting 06/02/26 at 5:30pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. If you've already completed the necessary pre-requisites, then we'd love to have you and your dog give Flyball a try. Flyball is a relay race for dogs, that combines speed, focus and agility. This class will introduce you and your dog to this fun, interactive sports class!

  • Intermediate Flyball (In-Person) – Starting 06/02/26 at 6:30pm

    Advanced Classes

    Class Fee: $225. This is a six-week Advanced Level course for our experienced Flyball dogs who are looking to continue practicing and honing their skills. This class is only for dogs who have taken Flyball with us at HSSV previously, and have approval from the trainer to advance to this next level.

  • Companion Animal Loss Support Group

    Coping with the loss of a pet or preparing for their final days can be a deeply personal and challenging journey. Humane Society Silicon Valley offers a Companion Animal Loss Support Group to provide comfort, guidance, and a supportive community for you and your family.

  • Separation Anxiety (Online Only) – Starting 06/03/26 at 7:00pm

    Behavior Management Classes

    Class Fee: $250. This class is designed specifically for dogs struggling with separation anxiety. This class will meet for four-weeks, entirely online through Zoom. This class will help you better understand your dog's anxiety, and start building your dog's tolerance to being home alone.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 06/05/26 at 7:45pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 06/09/26 at 5:15pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 06/15/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 06/18/26 at 5:00pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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 06/19/26 at 6:30pm

    Beginning Classes

    Class Fee: $200. This six-week 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!