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.
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!
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!
Did your pup age out of puppy socials? Looking to continue your older puppy’s socialization while also learning about the challenges of adolescence? "Older Puppy Socialization" 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.
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!
This class is for dogs with reactivity towards other dogs or people. This class does not directly address aggressive behaviors. Please note: if your dog does have a bite history, contact the dog training department for further evaluation and guidance.
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!
Our neighborhood vaccine clinics are specifically designed to provide affordable vaccinations for families of pets in high-need areas with limited access to affordable veterinary care. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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!
We are excited to partner up with LazyDog Restaurants for a week long fundraiser from 9/20-9/26!
Share code HSSV or show the flyer above to your server and 15% of your total bill will be donated back to HSSV! Ordering takeout? Just visit lazydogrestaurants.com, select the participating location noted below, and enter the coupon code at the bottom:
San Jose: 5305 Almaden Expy. San Jose, CA 95118
Cupertino: 19359 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014
Newark: 3100 Newpark Mall. Newark, CA 94560
San Mateo: 2208 Bridgepointe Pkwy. San Mateo, CA 94404
HSSV is excited to be back for another year at Bark in the Park, a family friendly festival celebrating our canine friends. See you there!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Our neighborhood vaccine clinics are specifically designed to provide affordable vaccinations for families of pets in high-need areas with limited access to affordable veterinary care. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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!
An introduction to one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the U.S. Flyball is a relay race for dogs, racing two teams at a time with four dogs each.
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. This class is for dogs that have completed a Beginning and Intermediate class, and a Beginning Flyball class!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An introduction to one of the fastest-growing dog sports in the U.S. Flyball is a relay race for dogs, racing two teams at a time with four dogs each.
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. This class is for dogs that have completed a Beginning and Intermediate class, and a Beginning Flyball class!
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.
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.
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!
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
Recreational Agility 1 will introduce you and your dog to the fun of agility!
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!
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.
If you've already completed Recreational Agility 1 & 2, and would like to continue enjoying agility with your dog, then this is the course for you!
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!
Our neighborhood vaccine clinics are specifically designed to provide affordable vaccinations for families of pets in high-need areas with limited access to affordable veterinary care. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
The Milpitas Police Department will be hosting their annual Howl-O-Ween Event at the Milpitas Police Department. Join us for this fun, family-friendly event!
This class is for dogs with reactivity towards other dogs or people. This class does not directly address aggressive behaviors. Please note: if your dog does have a bite history, contact the dog training department for further evaluation and guidance.
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!
Our neighborhood vaccine clinics are specifically designed to provide affordable vaccinations for families of pets in high-need areas with limited access to affordable veterinary care. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
