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  • TAILGATE: Meet Your New Best Friend

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

    🐾 TAILGATE: Meet Your New Best Friend
    Saturday, November 15 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | HSSV Dog Parks
    Join us for TAILGATE, a special adoption event where you can meet foster families and the amazing dogs they’re caring for. From playful pups to gentle companions, you’ll have the chance to connect with dogs ready to find their loving homes.

    Not ready to find your best friend? Then stay for Yappy Hour! During this canine foster training session, you will learn all about the many ways foster families can support dogs in need through demos and hands-on training. You will meet the HSSV foster team, your volunteer mentors, and a variety of four-legged foster candidates. You can even take home a dog or puppies that same day!

  • 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!

  • Yappy Hour November 15

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    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 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!

  • Holiday Manners (2-week Mini Class) – Part 2 11/20 at 7:30 PM

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

    This class is open to all dogs, ages 8 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 pup!

  • Recreational Agility 2 (In-Person) – Starting 11/22/25 at 10:30 AM

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

    Continue building your and your dog's skill set in agility with this fun course! 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.

  • Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) – Starting 11/22/25 at 2:15 PM

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    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!

  • Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic – Gardner Community Center – LOCATION UPDATE

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    Gardner Community Center 520 W. Virginia St., San Jose, CA, United States

    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.

  • Control Unleashed (In-Person) – Starting 11/25/25 at 7:45 PM

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

    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.

  • Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic-Alma Senior Community Center(Indoor)

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    Alma Community Center 136 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA, United States

    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.

  • 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 12/03/25 at 5:30 PM

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

    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

  • 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!