Freshman Orientation Day

A full day of tail-wagging fun designed to help new pups and their parents feel confident, connected, and excited for a year filled with learning, play, and lasting friendships.

A children's drawing of a red apple with a brown leaf and a green leaf, labeled "Sixx BARTHELSON" on a yellow-bordered card, mounted on a gray wall.
Three dogs playing together on grass in an outdoor backyard, with a wooden fence in the background and a blue sky above. Text overlays say 'Mr. Sage!', 'FRESHMAN', and 'ORIENTATION'.
A welcome display for Daisy, with a white bag labeled with her name, a badge, a colorful book titled "My Schoolbag Badge Logbook," a lemon-themed flag, and a round button from The Dog House School.
Two dogs wearing bandanas, one tan with a green bandana and one black with a red bandana, standing outdoors on a grassy and concrete area with a wooden fence and cloudy sky in the background.

What to know

📋 After booking your Freshman Orientation Day, you’ll receive an email from our staff with instructions to complete the New Pupil Form so we can tailor your dog’s day to their individual needs.


⏰ Arrival and Departure
(Weekdays)
Drop-off 7:00–9:00 am
Pick-up 4:00–6:00 pm

(Saturday)
Drop-off 8:00–10:00 am
Pick-up 4:00–5:00 pm


🎓 Orientation is a full day for your dog to enjoy activities, meet other dogs, and have supervised playtime.


🏷️ All dogs must arrive with a collar and leash, and their vaccines must be up to date.


🐾 We match dogs by play style so your pup can have safe, fun experiences in our climate-controlled outdoor spaces.


🌳 Our play areas are built for your dog’s safety and comfort, with digging spots and water play.


📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook to see what your dog is up to during their day.


🧡 We know it matters to stay connected with your pup when you’re apart. That’s why we post all-day updates about your dog’s activities on our social media.

What to expect

🐾 Play All Day: Immerse in a variety of enjoyable activities

😴 Rest Up During Power Hour: Take a break to snack and rest

🎒Personalize Your School Bag: Custom tote with your name

🐶 Earn Your 1st Bag Swag: You're part of the family now and can earn more badges the more you come

📒 Start Your Achievement Logbook: Track wins and accomplishments with exciting badges and pins

🎨 Make Art: Get creative and crafty

🍏 Receive a Report Card: Know important information like how your pup did on their first day and upcoming events to join for next time

🛁 Get a Free Bath: Enjoy a complimentary bath

📱 Stay Connected: Follow us on social media

Experience It All

  • Golden Retriever puppy in a crate with toys and a notebook.

    Dream it.

  • The Magic School Bus - The Doghouse

    Ride it.

  • Notebook page with blue ink doodles and text, including hearts and phrases like "DROOLING," "IN LOVE," and "STAR STRUCK."

    Spill it.

  • Journals - The Doghouse School

    Write it.

  • Dogs playing with bubbles outside in a fenced yard on a sunny day.

    Inspect it.

  • Creative Dog Art - The Doghouse School

    Create it.

  • The Mulch Box - The Doghouse School

    Dig it.

  • The Magic School Bus - Doghouse School

    Share it.

  • The Snack Cart - The Doghouse

    Eat it.

  • Bathtime - The Doghouse School

    Wash it.

  • A black and brown dog sitting under a table draped with blankets, with a projector on top. There is peanut butter and whipped cream on the sides.

    Watch it.

  • Sport it.

  • Golden retriever lying in a muddy puddle near a farm building, with a fence and stacked tires in the background.

    Do it.

  • Two dogs standing in front of a fenced enclosure looking at a saddled horse, with another small dog in the background. The enclosure is surrounded by trees and structures.

    Meet it.

  • Colorful schoolbag badges hanging on a line with carabiners against a yellow background.

    Log it.

  • A dog with its head buried in the mud outdoors.

    Face it.

  • A fluffy dog lying on a colorful blanket holding a small notebook with "Griffin" written on it.

    Snoop it.

  • Group of happy dogs, including a Corgi, Poodle, Bulldog, and several mixed-breeds, standing outdoors on a sunny day.

    Love it.

Welcome to a lifestyle rooted in play, purpose, and paws.

Around here, the bark matters.

So does the bounce—the wild joy—the quiet confidence.

The kind you only earn after a day that meant something.

This isn’t a kennel. It’s a proving ground with a greater purpose.

No spa suites. At least not by human definition.

Just grass, grit, and greatness in progress.

This is where personalities sharpen, instincts grow, and stories are born.

Because here, the day didn’t just pass—it meant something.