ALL ONLINE - Beginning Puppy Training - Starting 10/01/25 at 7:30 PM
2025-10-01 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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!
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Wednesday, August 20th from 7:30 – 8:20 pm. The last class in this six-week session will be on September 24th.

Mastering Scentwork: Handler Discrimination & Lost Item Recovery (In-Person) - Starting 10/02/25 at 7:15 PM
2025-10-02 19:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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.

Training

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 10/04/25 at 10:00 AM
2025-10-04 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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.
Enjoy safer play dates and outings with your pup by learning appropriate dog-dog play.
Bomb-proof your pup to neighborhood distractions with environmental enrichment.
Have better control of your pup by teaching them to come away from play; BE the most fun to your pup!
Learn more at https://www.hssv.org/services/dog-services/training/#puppyclasses

Puppy Socialization – LEVEL 2 – Older Puppies (In-Person) – Starting 10/05/25 at 11:00 AM
2025-10-05 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Puppies that are aggressive to dogs or people are not appropriate for this class. If your puppy has aggressive tendencies, please reach out to us for alternative training options.
Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, October 5th from 11:00 – 11:50 AM.
The last class in this session will be on October 19th.

Loose Leash Walking & Reliable Recall - 3 Week Class (In-Person) 10/05/25 at 3:15 PM
2025-10-05 15:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 Sunday, October 5th from 3:15 – 4:05 pm.
The last class in this 3-session series will be on October 19th.

Beginning Flyball (In-Person) - Starting 10/07/25 at 5:30 PM
2025-10-07 17:30 - 18:20 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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.Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Tuesday, October 7th from 5:30 – 6:20 pm.
SKIP DATES: This class wll NOT meet on October 21st, 28th or November 11th, 25th. The last class in this six-session series will be on December 9th. A recommended, but not required, prerequisite is our Focus For Distractions class.

Intermediate Flyball (In-Person) - Starting 10/07/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:20 (America/Los_Angeles)
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. 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. This class is for well-socialized, physically healthy, and athletic dogs.
Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Tuesday, October 7th from 6:30 – 7:20 pm.
SKIP DATES: This class wll NOT meet on October 21st, 28th or November 11th, 25th. The last class in this six-session series will be on December 9th.

Companion Animal Loss Support Group
2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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.
We meet the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. via video conference.
Please RSVP to Vicki at vickioliveriomft@gmail.com, for instructions on how to call in.
Location:This service is available via video conference and not on-site.
Facilitator:Vicki Oliverio, MFT
Phone:650-771-2707
Contact:vickioliveriomft@gmail.com

Control Unleashed (In-Person) 10/07/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-10-07 19:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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:
Build your dog’s ability to pay attention in distracting environments
Improve your dog’s ability to manage their arousal levels.
Proactively teach handlers how to keep their dogs from becoming reactive.
Have dogs learn to make choices and communicate those choices to handlers.
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 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. This class starts on Tuesday, October 7th from 7:45 – 8:35 pm.
The last class in this six-session series will be on November 11th.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 10/10/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-10-10 19:45 - 20:35 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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, October 10th from 7:45 – 8:35 pm.
There will NOT be class held on October 31st. The last class in this six-session series will be on November 21st.

Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) - Starting 10/11/25 at 9:15 AM
2025-10-11 09:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 six weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Saturday, October 11th from 9:15 – 10:05 AM.
The last class in this six-week series will be on November 15th.

Recreational Agility-1 (In-Person) - Starting 10/11/25 at 10:30 AM
2025-10-11 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 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 Saturday, October 11th from 10:30-11:20 AM.
The last day of this class will be on November 15th.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 10/11/25 at 2:15 PM
2025-10-11 14:15 - 15:05 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 Saturday, October 11th from 2:15 – 3:05 pm. The last day of this class will be on November 15th.

Puppy Socialization (In-Person) - Starting 10/12/25 at 9:30 AM
2025-10-12 09:30 - 10:20 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, October 12th from 9:30 – 10:20 AM. The last class in this session will be on October 26th.

Continuing Recreational Agility (In-Person) - Starting 10/12/25 at 9:30 AM
2025-10-12 09:30 - 10:20 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 six weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, October 12th from 9:30 – 10:20 AM. The last class in this six-week series will be on November 16th.

Intermediate Manners for Dogs (In-Person) - Starting 10/15/25 at 7:55 PM
2025-10-15 19:55 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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.
All 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 Wednesday, October 15th from 7:55 – 8:45 PM. The last class in this six-session series will be on November 19th.

Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic – Alma Community Center (indoor)
2025-10-16 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alma Community Center, 136 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
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.
Repeat the address here:
136 W Alma Ave., San Jose 95110 (9:30AM – 3:30PM – lunch break @ 12p-12:30p)

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 10/16/25 at 5:00 PM
2025-10-16 17:00 - 17:50 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 Thursday, October 16th from 5:00 – 5:50 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on November 20th.

Yappy Hour October 18
2025-10-18 10:30, 2025-10-18 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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!

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 10/20/25 at 7:45 PM
2025-10-20 19:45 - 20:35 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 Monday, October 20th from 7:45-8:35 pm. The last class in this six-session series will be on November 24th.

Control Unleashed (In-Person) - 10/21/25 at 6:30 PM
2025-10-21 18:30 - 19:20 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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:
Build your dog’s ability to pay attention in distracting environments
Improve your dog’s ability to manage their arousal levels.
Proactively teach handlers how to keep their dogs from becoming reactive.
Have dogs learn to make choices and communicate those choices to handlers.
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 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. This class starts on Monday, October 20th from 7:45-8:35 pm.
The last class in this six-session series will be on November 24th.

Steven’s Creek Subaru pop-up adoption event
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Steven’s Creek Subaru, 3225 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA, United States
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.

HOWL-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest!
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Milpitas Police Department, 1275 N. Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA, United States
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!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!

Top Dogs Level 1 (Online Only) - Starting 10/29/25 at 6:15 PM
2025-10-29 17:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
This class is open to all dogs 8 months or older. Dogs younger than 8 months must have instructor approval or a referral. 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! Class will run for 6 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day each week. This class starts on Wednesday, October 29th at 5:45pm.
The remaining 5 classes will be at 6:15pm. Please note that the first session of this class is 1.5 hours long. The remaining 5 sessions are 50 minutes. The last day of this class will be held on December 3rd.

Beginning Puppy Training (Hybrid) - Starting 10/29/25 at 6:45 PM
2025-10-29 18:45 - 19:35 (America/Los_Angeles) | Humane Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave, Milpitas, CA, 95035, United States
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 Wednesday, October 29th from 6:45 – 7:35 PM. This class will NOT meet on November 26th. The last day of the class will be on December 10th.

Low-Cost Neighborhood Vaccine Clinic – Gardner Community Center
2025-10-30 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gardner Community Center, 520 W. Virginia St., San Jose, CA, 95125, United States
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.
Location:
520 West Virginia Street, San Jose 95125 (9:30AM – 3:00PM)
