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.
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 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 is proud to support the 2025 Stand Down event with Santa Clara Veteran Services Offices on November 7th. During the Stand Down, veterans and their families receive access to a variety of support services, including supplemental Pet Food from HSSV’s Pet Pantry Program! If you would like to be a part of this effort, please consider purchasing additional food for our Pet Pantry Program at https://www.hssv.org/chewy-wish-list
Learn more at https://vets.santaclaracounty.gov/2025-stand-down/2025-stand-down
Treat yourself and make a difference! On Saturday, Nov 8, Nothing Bundt Cake San Jose-Willow Glen is giving 10% to HSSV. Stop by participating locations and make your treat count for a great cause!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
🐾 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!
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 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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
Your generosity provides critical community services to keep pets with their people, even when life presents challenges. Can we count on you?
