Nashville Humane Association

Dog Whys Training - Foundations
2026-02-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Nashville Humane, 213 Oceola Ave, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Nashville Humane is proud to partner with dog trainer Kym Iffert for low-cost dog training classes on Wednesdays from 6:30- 7:30 PM at our shelter.
Every dog can benefit from some basic training, but why sign up for a multiple-session class to learn things you and your dog don’t need? Choose only the behavior/class you need and save time and money! Learn multiple methods to find the one that works best for your dog.
Sign up for one class or repeat classes to practice and perfect a single behavior, or sign up for all 4 classes offered and you will have completed a basic training coursework!
Each class costs only $25. Spots are limited, so please use this link to register today!
Foundations
For the family who just wants to learn how to work with a pet. This course will walk through how to teach foundation skills that can be used in a variety of scenarios:
SKILLS TAUGHT: Touch, Look, Sit, Down, Stay

Dog Whys Training - Polite Greetings
2026-02-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Nashville Humane, 213 Oceola Ave, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Nashville Humane is proud to partner with dog trainer Kym Iffert for low-cost dog training classes on Wednesdays from 6:30- 7:30 PM at our shelter.
Every dog can benefit from some basic training, but why sign up for a multiple-session class to learn things you and your dog don’t need? Choose only the behavior/class you need and save time and money! Learn multiple methods to find the one that works best for your dog.
Sign up for one class or repeat classes to practice and perfect a single behavior, or sign up for all 4 classes offered and you will have completed a basic training coursework!
Each class costs only $25. Spots are limited, so please use this link to register today!
Polite Greetings
Control the chaos when your dog interacts with new people/places/situations! The hour will focus on 3 ways to teach our dogs that the best way to get attention is the polite way!

February Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
2026-02-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Southeast Community Center, 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Suite 202, Antioch, TN, 37013, United States
Our next monthly Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic will be at Southeast Community Center on Saturday, February 14th! Community members will be able to receive vaccines, microchips, deworming medication, and flea/tick prevention for their dogs and cats thanks to your local donations and a generous grant from the Banfield Foundation! 🐶🐱
How it works: Making an appointment is the best way to guarantee your pet will be seen and helps our team keep the clinic running smoothly. But if you can’t book ahead, walk-ups are still welcome! We’ll accept as many as we can based on availability once the event begins.
Vaccines include: Rabies, DAPP, DAPPL, Bordetella, and FVRCP.
• Maximum of 5 pets per household.
• Cash and/or credit payment options only. ⁠
• We ask that all pets please be on a leash or in a carrier.
📌 Reserve your appointment here: nashvillehumane.org/resources/petmedicalhelp
PLEASE NOTE – During the winter months, clinic dates may change or be canceled to keep pets and their people safe. If weather impacts an event, updates will be shared on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We encourage all attendees to check our Facebook and Instagram the morning of the clinic.

Dog Whys Training - Loose Leash Walking
2026-02-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Nashville Humane, 213 Oceola Ave, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Nashville Humane is proud to partner with dog trainer Kym Iffert for low-cost dog training classes on Wednesdays from 6:30- 7:30 PM at our shelter.
Every dog can benefit from some basic training, but why sign up for a multiple-session class to learn things you and your dog don’t need? Choose only the behavior/class you need and save time and money! Learn multiple methods to find the one that works best for your dog.
Sign up for one class or repeat classes to practice and perfect a single behavior, or sign up for all 4 classes offered and you will have completed a basic training coursework!
Each class costs only $25. Spots are limited, so please use this link to register today!
Loose Leash Walking
Tired of being dragged around by your dog when you just want to enjoy a nice leisurely stroll? This is the class you need! Learn a variety of ways to encourage your dog to walk by your side.

Dog Whys Training - Calm Focus
2026-02-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Nashville Humane, 213 Oceola Ave, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Nashville Humane is proud to partner with dog trainer Kym Iffert for low-cost dog training classes on Wednesdays from 6:30- 7:30 PM at our shelter.
Every dog can benefit from some basic training, but why sign up for a multiple-session class to learn things you and your dog don’t need? Choose only the behavior/class you need and save time and money! Learn multiple methods to find the one that works best for your dog.
Sign up for one class or repeat classes to practice and perfect a single behavior, or sign up for all 4 classes offered and you will have completed a basic training coursework!
Each class costs only $25. Spots are limited, so please use this link to register today!
Calm Focus
Have a dog who sometimes just “explodes” with excitement? Jumpy, mouthy, barking for attention! This course will guide you through ways to slow down those impulses and start to learn some self-control. A great beginning for all anxious, high-energy, or reactive dogs.

Unleashed: Dinner with Your Dog
2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Hilton Downtown Nashville, 121 4th Ave S, Nashville, 37201, United States
Get ready for the 17th annual Unleashed: Dinner with Your Dog on Saturday, February 28th, 2026! This year, we’re going big for Nashville and our shelter pets with Barks & Bonfires! Think glamping, think scouts, think outdoor adventure when you dress your best and walk into the Hilton Nashville Downtown. It’s the only gala in town where you’re not dining for pets; you’re dining WITH pets! Enjoy a cocktail hour with treats for you and your dog, a gorgeous dinner, a celebrity & NHA shelter dog runway show, a silent auction, and more! And the best part? It’s all to support homeless and adoptable shelter pets!

Head to our Unleashed event page here to find out more information and purchase your ticket!

80th Birthday Open House
2026-03-26 13:00 - 19:00 | Nashville Humane, 213 Oceola Ave, Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
Nashville Humane is turning 80, and you’re invited to celebrate with us!🐾
Join us for our 80th Birthday Open House on Thursday, March 26th, from 1-7 PM.
🖤 See our mission in action – learn about the lifesaving work we do every day
🖤 Meet adoptable pets – enjoy $80 off adoption fees
🖤 Celebrate with the community – even if you’re not looking to adopt, see our impact firsthand and help us toast 80 incredible years
Since 1946, Nashville Humane has been keeping our community humane, caring for at-risk pets, supporting families, and creating second chances. Now it’s time to celebrate 80 years of lifesaving love…and you’re part of it!

April Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | FiftyForward Donelson Station, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Our next monthly Low-Cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic will be at FiftyForward Donelson Station on Saturday, April 18th! Community members will be able to receive vaccines, microchips, deworming medication, and flea/tick prevention for their dogs and cats! 🐶🐱
How it works: Making an appointment is the best way to guarantee your pet will be seen and helps our team keep the clinic running smoothly. But if you can’t book ahead, walk-ups are still welcome! We’ll accept as many as we can based on availability once the event begins.
Vaccines include: Rabies, DAPP, DAPPL, Bordetella, and FVRCP.
• Maximum of 5 pets per household.
• Cash and/or credit payment options only. ⁠
• We ask that all pets please be on a leash or in a carrier.
📌 Reserve your appointment here: nashvillehumane.org/resources/petmedicalhelp

2026 Music City Mutt Strutt
2026-05-17 07:00 - 11:00 | Shelby Bottoms Greenway, 1900 Shelby Bottoms Greenway, Nashville, TN, 37206, United States
Every year at the Music City Mutt Strutt, people and pooches alike gather to strut their stuff to save the lives of homeless and at-risk shelter pets! All money raised through Mutt Strutt enables Nashville Humane to provide care, love, and attention to animals in Nashville, Middle Tennessee, and beyond. Mutt Strutt is a 5K or 1 mile fun run, walk or strut. And the best part? Registration is just a $30 donation to NHA!

Join us this year on Sunday, May 17th, 2026! Want more information? Ready to register? Please head to our event page!
