• 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!

  • Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) – Starting 05/13/26 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 05/14/26 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!

  • 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!

  • Control Unleashed (In-Person) – Starting 05/19/26 at 6:30pm

    Training

    Based on Leslie McDevitt’s acclaimed book series of the same name, Control Unleashed is a training program for students and dogs who are ready to strengthen their communication and connection around distractions. This is an Intermediate Level class - a Beginning Level class is pre-requisite.

  • 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.