BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Humane Society Silicon Valley - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hssv.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Humane Society Silicon Valley REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T202000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251027T170616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T173410Z UID:304101-1763062200-1763065200@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Holiday Manners (2-week Mini Class) - Part 1 11/13 at 7:30 PM DESCRIPTION:Unsure about having your dog around visitors during the holidays? We can help you have a dog that doesn’t jump on visitors\, bolt out the front door\, or grab things off the holiday table. Join us for our Holiday Manners intensive class! Meeting for two weeks\, in person\, this class will emphasize the important holiday behaviors of Leave it\, Drop it\, Come when called and not jumping on visitors! This class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. Class will run for 2 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class will meet on Thursday\, 11/13 and 11/20 at 7:30 – 8:20 PM. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/holiday-manners-2-week-mini-class-11-13-11-20-at-730-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/JM240895-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251103T194915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194915Z UID:305603-1763200800-1763200800@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 11/15/25 at 10:00 AM DESCRIPTION: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: \n1. Transform your puppy-gator into a nice\, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition\n2. Reduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other puppies playing.\n3. Enjoy safer play dates and outings with your pup by learning appropriate dog-dog play.\n4. Bomb-proof your pup to neighborhood distractions with environmental enrichment.\n5. Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup!Class will run for 3 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday\, November 15th from 10:00 – 10:50 am. \nThis class will NOT meet on November 29th. The last class in this 3-session series will be on December 6th. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/puppy-socialization-in-person-starting-11-15-25-at-1000-am-2/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dog Training at HSSV":MAILTO:dogtraining@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251105T221510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T214034Z UID:305998-1763200800-1763211600@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:TAILGATE: Meet Your New Best Friend DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nMeet the pups attending TAILGATE!\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gooseberry\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Luna\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moka\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cocoa\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Madrid\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charlotte URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/tailgate-meet-your-new-best-friend/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Adoptions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/tailgate-party-final.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adoptions":MAILTO:adoptions@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T111500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251103T194916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194916Z UID:305604-1763205300-1763205300@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 11/15/25 at 11:15 AM DESCRIPTION: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. Please reach out to your trainer if you cannot attend the first class. If you miss this first session without notice\, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges\, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions\, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. No make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1\, this class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time.Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday\, November 15th from 11:15am – 12:05pm \nSKIP DATES: This class will NOT meet on Nov. 29th or Dec. 27th. The last day of this class will be on January 3rd. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/beginning-puppy-training-hybrid-starting-11-15-25-at-1115-am-2/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw-bZ2hdg-8koyEw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dog Training at HSSV":MAILTO:dogtraining@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20250905T214219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T010605Z UID:291874-1763208000-1763211600@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Yappy Hour November 15 DESCRIPTION:Yappy Hour at HSSV! A signup link will be emailed at the completion of onboarding to attend an in-person Yappy Hour. Yappy Hours happen on site\, where 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! URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/yappy-hour-november-15/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/yappy-hour-training-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251103T194919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194919Z UID:305605-1763209800-1763209800@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Beginning Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - Starting 11/15/25 at 12:30 PM DESCRIPTION: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 dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges\, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions\, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. Please note that no make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1\, this class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class timeYour puppy must be up-to-date on his vaccinations by the first day of class \n The first class is a human’s only orientation. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday\, November 15th from 12:30 – 1:20 PM. \nSKIP DATES: This class will NOT meet on Nov. 29th or Dec. 27th. The last class in this 6-session series will be on January 3rd. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/beginning-manners-for-dogs-hybrid-starting-11-15-25-at-1230-pm-2/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw-bZ2hdg-8koyEw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dog Training at HSSV":MAILTO:dogtraining@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251103T194920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T194920Z UID:305606-1763220600-1763220600@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall - 3 Week Class (In-Person) Starting 11/15/25 at 3:30 PM DESCRIPTION: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! This class is not appropriate for leash reactive or aggressive dogs! If your dog is experience leash reactivity\, please email dogtraining@hssv.org for class options.Class will run for 3 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday\, November 15th from 3:30 – 4:20pm. \nThe last class in this 3-session series will be on November 29th. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/loose-leash-walking-reliable-recall-3-week-class-in-person-starting-11-15-25-at-330-pm-2/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dog-training-classes-bkq469-B3ohLT.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dog Training at HSSV":MAILTO:dogtraining@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251103T194921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200417Z UID:305607-1763290800-1763290800@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Puppy Socialization LEVEL 2 - Older Puppies (In-Person) - Starting 11/16/25 at 11:00 AM DESCRIPTION: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. \nRequirements: Completion of puppy socialization -or- note from dog professional who has observed the dog in other puppy socials\, doggy day care\, or boarding.Class will run for 3 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday\, November 16th from 11:00 – 11:50 AM. \nThere will NOT be class held on November 23rd. The last class in this session will be on December 7th. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/puppy-socialization-level-2-older-puppies-in-person-starting-11-16-25-at-1100-am-2/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dog Training at HSSV":MAILTO:dogtraining@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251120T202000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251027T173516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T173651Z UID:304107-1763667000-1763670000@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Holiday Manners (2-week Mini Class) - Part 2 11/20 at 7:30 PM DESCRIPTION:Unsure about having your dog around visitors during the holidays? We can help you have a dog that doesn’t jump on visitors\, bolt out the front door\, or grab things off the holiday table. Join us for our Holiday Manners intensive class! Meeting for two weeks\, in person\, this class will emphasize the important holiday behaviors of Leave it\, Drop it\, Come when called and not jumping on visitors! This class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. Class will run for 2 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class will meet on Thursday\, 11/13 and 11/20 at 7:30 – 8:20 PM. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/holiday-manners-2-week-mini-class-11-13-11-20-at-730-pm-2/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/JM240895-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251103T194922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200436Z UID:305608-1763807400-1763807400@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Recreational Agility 2 (In-Person) - Starting 11/22/25 at 10:30 AM DESCRIPTION:. 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.Class will run for six weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday\, November 22nd from 10:30 – 11:20 AM. \nSKIP DATES: There will NOT be class held on Nov. 29th or Dec. 27th. The last class in this six-session series will be on January 10th. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/recreational-agility-2-in-person-starting-11-22-25-at-1030-am-2/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/event-calendar-recreational_agility-kkIvUr.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dog Training at HSSV":MAILTO:dogtraining@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T141500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251103T194924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200501Z UID:305609-1763820900-1763820900@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 11/22/25 at 2:15 PM DESCRIPTION: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. Please reach out to your trainer if you cannot attend the first class. If you miss this first session without notice\, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges\, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions\, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. No make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1\, this class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday\, November 22nd from 2:15 – 3:05 pm. \nThis class will NOT meet on December 27th. The last day of this class will be on January 3rd. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/beginning-puppy-training-hybrid-starting-11-22-25-at-215-pm-2/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dog Training at HSSV":MAILTO:dogtraining@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251029T090727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T014657Z UID:304510-1764063000-1764084600@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic - Gardner Community Center - LOCATION UPDATE DESCRIPTION:Slots for the neighborhood vaccine clinic fills up quickly. Come early—first come\, first served\, while supplies last! Please Note: The HSSV team takes a lunch break from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. If you arrive during this time\, you may need to wait until they return. \nLOCATION UPDATE:\n📍 Gardner Community Center – 520 W. Virginia St.\, San Jose 95125 URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/low-cost-neighborhood-vaccine-clinic-tamien-park/ LOCATION:Gardner Community Center\, 520 W. Virginia St.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States CATEGORIES:Clinics,vaccine clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/new_Gardner-Community-Center.png ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251125T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251103T195120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200528Z UID:305610-1764099900-1764099900@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Control Unleashed (In-Person) - Starting 11/25/25 at 7:45 PM DESCRIPTION: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 class is designed to provide proactive training to: \nBuild your dog’s ability to pay attention in distracting environments\nImprove your dog’s ability to manage their arousal levels.\nProactively teach handlers how to keep their dogs from becoming reactive.\nHave dogs learn to make choices and communicate those choices to handlers.\nThis 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. \nThis class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class will be postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time.Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Tuesday\, November 25th from 7:45 – 8:35 pm. \nSKIP DATES: This class will NOT meet on Dec. 23rd or 30th. The last class in this six-session series will be on January 13th. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/control-unleashed-in-person-starting-11-25-25-at-745-pm-2/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/dog-training-classes-bkq469-B3ohLT-ht8DfT.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dog Training at HSSV":MAILTO:dogtraining@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251130T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251103T194020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200553Z UID:305587-1764495000-1764495000@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 11/30/25 at 9:30 AM DESCRIPTION: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: \n1. Transform your puppy-gator into a nice\, sweet puppy by learning bite inhibition\n2. Reduce leash reactivity by teaching your pup to tolerate other puppies playing.\n3. Enjoy safer play dates and outings with your pup by learning appropriate dog-dog play.\n4. Bomb-proof your pup to neighborhood distractions with environmental enrichment.\n5. Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup!\nClass will run for 3 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday\, November 30th from 9:30 – 10:20 AM. \nThe last class in this session will be on December 14th. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/puppy-socialization-in-person-starting-11-30-25-at-930-am/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dog Training at HSSV":MAILTO:dogtraining@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251110T234950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T183550Z UID:307680-1764667800-1764667800@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic-Alma Senior Community Center(Indoor) DESCRIPTION:Slots for the neighborhood vaccine clinic fills up quickly. Come early—first come\, first served\, while supplies last! Please Note: The HSSV team takes a lunch break from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. If you arrive during this time\, you may need to wait until they return. \n136 W Alma Ave.\, San Jose 95110 (9:30AM – 3:30PM – lunch break @ 12p-12:30p) URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/low-cost-neighborhood-vaccine-clinic-alma-senior-community-centerindoor/ LOCATION:Alma Community Center\, 136 W Alma Ave\, San Jose\, CA\, 95110\, United States CATEGORIES:Clinics,vaccine clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Alma-Community-Center-new-c01hq7.png ORGANIZER;CN="Medical Center at HSSV":MAILTO:medicalcenter@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251202T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251202T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20250603T054159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T054159Z UID:265513-1764700200-1764703800@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Companion Animal Loss Support Group DESCRIPTION: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.\nWe meet the first Tuesday of each month\, 6:30 p.m. Ð7:30 p.m. via video conference. \nPlease RSVP to Vicki at vickioliveriomft@gmail.com\, for instructions on how to call in. \nLocation:ÊThis service is available via video conference and not on-site.\nFacilitator:ÊVicki Oliverio\, MFT\nPhone:Ê650-771-2707\nContact:Êvickioliveriomft@gmail.com URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/companion-animal-loss-support-group-8/ CATEGORIES:Pet Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/animal-support-event-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T180027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T180637Z UID:318777-1764783000-1764783000@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) - Starting 12/03/25 at 5:30 PM DESCRIPTION: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! In this course\, you will practice handling skills while running your dogs through fun drills and agility courses each week. 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. 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. This class is held outdoors\, in the dog sports yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Wednesday\, December 3rd from 5:30-6:20 pm. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/continuing-recreational-agility-in-person-starting-12-03-25-at-530-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/event-calendar-recreational_agility-kkIvUr.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T195500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T195500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T180028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T180437Z UID:318778-1764791700-1764791700@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Focus For Distractions (In-Person) 12/03/25 at 7:55 PM DESCRIPTION:This upper intermediate level course will emphasize working and remaining focused through high level distractions. While this class is designed to prepare your dog for all types of dog sports\, it will help ANY dog in need of more control in difficult settings! Focus for Distractions is a great way to continue your dog’s education whether you’re planning on sports for fun\, competitive sports\, or simply because you want your dog to be better behaved around distractions! All sessions of this six-week series will be held in-person at HSSV. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Wednesday\, December 3rd from 7:55 – 8:45 pm. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/focus-for-distractions-in-person-12-03-25-at-755-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/dog-training-classes-m3y5te.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T180030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T180438Z UID:318779-1764871200-1764871200@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Canine Good Citizen (In-Person) - Starting 12/04/25 at 6:00 PM DESCRIPTION: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. Not suitable for dog-aggressive or people-aggressive dogs\, including leash reactivity. NOTE: This class is held outdoors\, in the dog sports yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Thursday\, December 4th from 6:00 – 6:50 PM. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/canine-good-citizen-in-person-starting-12-04-25-at-600-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/dog-training-classes-m3y5te.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T191500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T180032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T180439Z UID:318780-1764875700-1764875700@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Mastering Scentwork: Handler Discrimination & Lost Item Recovery (In-Person) - Starting 12/04/25 at 7:15 PM DESCRIPTION: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 note that only two handlers per dog are allowed. This class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. Class will run for 5 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Thursday\, December 4th from 7:15 – 8:05 pm. SKIP DATES: This class will NOT meet on December 25th\, January 1st or January 15th. The last day of this class series will be on January 22nd. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/mastering-scentwork-handler-discrimination-lost-item-recovery-in-person-starting-12-04-25-at-715-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nosework-classes-40jIKZ.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T180033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T180439Z UID:318781-1764876600-1764876600@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Manners For Dogs (Hybrid) - 12/04/25 at 7:30 PM DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll classes in this six-week course will be held in-person at HSSV. This class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Thursday\, December 4th from 7:30 – 8:20pm. \nSKIP DATES: This class will NOT meet on December 25th or January 1st. The last day of this six-session series will be on January 22nd. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/intermediate-manners-for-dogs-hybrid-12-04-25-at-730-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/adult-training-classes-manners-EHD1wx-UQtV9P.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T181859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T182302Z UID:318806-1764963900-1764963900@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 12/05/25 at 7:45 PM DESCRIPTION: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. Please reach out to your trainer if you cannot attend the first class. If you miss this first session without notice\, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges\, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions\, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. No make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1\, this class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. The first class is a human’s only orientation. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Friday\, December 5th from 7:45 – 8:35 pm.\nSKIP DATES: There will NOT be class held on December 26th or January 16th. The last class in this six-session series will be on January 23rd. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/beginning-puppy-training-hybrid-starting-12-05-25-at-745-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20250709T003639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T001644Z UID:274221-1765015200-1765029600@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Santa Paws at Santana Row with HSSV 12/6/2025 DESCRIPTION:Humane Society Silicon Valley will be at Santa Paws in Santana Row\, Santa Clara\, and Cupertino! Stop by to snap a holiday photo with Santa and enjoy a festive event filled with families\, pets\, and plenty of wagging tails. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/santa-paws-hssv/ LOCATION:Park Valencia\, Santana Row\, 377 Santana Row\, San Jose\, CA\, 95128\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Santa-Paws-event-calendar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251107T224947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T212058Z UID:306470-1765065600-1765151999@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Champions for Pet Health: Communities Partnering for Wellness and Spay & Neuter DESCRIPTION:We’re teaming up with eight Bay Area organizations for Champions for Pet Health: Communities Partnering for Wellness and Spay & Neuter. \nFree spay/neuter surgeries\, vaccines\, and microchips will be offered for shelter pets\, foster pets\, family pets\, and community cats. \nOur shared goal: spay/neuter 600 pets in one weekend—keeping animals healthy\, home\, and with their families. \nLearn more at Maddie’s Fund here URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/champions-for-pet-health-communities-partnering-for-wellness-and-spay-neuter/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/champion-for-pet-health.png ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251207T151500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T181900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T182405Z UID:318807-1765120500-1765120500@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall - 3 Week Class (In-Person) 12/07/25 at 3:15 PM DESCRIPTION: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! This class is not appropriate for leash reactive or aggressive dogs! If your dog is experience leash reactivity\, please email dogtraining@hssv.org for class options. \nClass will run for 3 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday\, December 7th from 3:15 – 4:05 pm. The last class in this 3-session series will be on December 21st. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/loose-leash-walking-reliable-recall-3-week-class-in-person-12-07-25-at-315-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dog-training-classes-bkq469-B3ohLT.png ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251205T194144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T172855Z UID:322830-1765180800-1765731600@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Join us for Hill's Sweet 16 - Adoption Fees Waived DESCRIPTION:Hill’s Science Diet is marking their 16 millionth adoption\, and to honor the moment\, they’re covering ALL pet adoption fees at HSSV and Petco San Jose West from December 8 to 14. Every adopter also goes home with a Hill’s Pet Parent Kit to help kickstart the journey with their new furry family member. \nIf you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to adopt\, this is it. Warm hearts\, wagging tails\, purrs\, wiggles\, and holiday magic… all waiting for you. \nCome meet your new companion at both our Milpitas Campus and Petco San Jose West adoption center. \nhssv.org/adopt URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/join-us-for-hills-sweet-16-adoption-fees-waived/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Adoptions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Hills-Promotion-1080x1080-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T181902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T182549Z UID:318808-1765223100-1765223100@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 12/08/25 at 7:45 PM DESCRIPTION: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. Please reach out to your trainer if you cannot attend the first class. If you miss this first session without notice\, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges\, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions\, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. No make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1\, this class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. The first class is a human’s only orientation. \nClass will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Monday\, December 8th from 7:45-8:35 pm. This class will NOT meet on December 29th. The last class in this six-session series will be on January 19th. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/beginning-puppy-training-hybrid-starting-12-08-25-at-745-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251110T234953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T235356Z UID:307684-1765445400-1765445400@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic-Gardner Community Center DESCRIPTION:Slots for the neighborhood vaccine clinic fills up quickly. Come early—first come\, first served\, while supplies last! Please Note: The HSSV team takes a lunch break from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. If you arrive during this time\, you may need to wait until they return. \nRepeat the address here:\n520 W. Virginia St.\, San Jose 95125 (9:30AM – 3:30PM – lunch break @ 12p-12:30p) URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/low-cost-neighborhood-vaccine-clinic-gardner-community-center-2/ LOCATION:Gardner Community Center\, 520 W. Virginia St.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States CATEGORIES:Clinics,vaccine clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/new_Gardner-Community-Center-0ZfO99.png ORGANIZER;CN="Medical Center at HSSV":MAILTO:medicalcenter@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T181904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T182620Z UID:318809-1765472400-1765472400@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 12/11/25 at 5:00 PM DESCRIPTION: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. Please reach out to your trainer if you cannot attend the first class. If you miss this first session without notice\, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges\, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions\, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. No make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1\, this class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. The first class is a human’s only orientation. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week.Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week.The first class is a human’s only orientation. \nClass will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Thursday\, December 11th from 5:00 – 5:50 pm. \nSKIP DATES: This class will NOT meet on December 25th or January 1st. The last class in this six-session series will be on January 29th. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/beginning-puppy-training-hybrid-starting-12-11-25-at-500-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T143850 CREATED:20251125T181905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T182739Z UID:318810-1765564200-1765564200@www.hssv.org SUMMARY:Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 12/12/25 at 6:30 PM DESCRIPTION: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. Please reach out to your trainer if you cannot attend the first class. If you miss this first session without notice\, you may not be allowed to attend the rest of the course. In addition to talking about how dogs learn and addressing common behavior challenges\, we will go over the training methods and equipment that you will need for our onsite sessions\, and the class protocols for the rest of the course. No make-up sessions will be offered. Aside from week 1\, this class is held outdoors\, in the dog training yard. In case of inclement weather\, including rain or excessive heat\, class may be moved to Zoom or postponed. Any skipped class dates will be added to the end of the course\, on the same day and time as the regular class time. \nThe first class is a human’s only orientation. Class will run for 6 weekly sessions\, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Friday\, December 12th from 6:30 – 7:20 pm. SKIP DATES: This class will NOT meet on December 26th or January 16th. The last class in this six-session series will be on January 30th. URL:https://www.hssv.org/event/beginning-puppy-training-hybrid-starting-12-12-25-at-630-pm/ LOCATION:Humane Society Silicon Valley\, 901 Ames Ave\, Milpitas\, CA\, 95035\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hssv.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/puppy-classes-Rub58L-VKoRuw.png ORGANIZER;CN="Humane Society Silicon Valley":MAILTO:webmaster@hssv.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR