Freshman Orientation

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 a New Pupil Form to help us personalize your dog's first day.

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

⏰ Drop-off & Pick-up:
Weekdays: 7–9 a.m. | 4-6 p.m.
Saturdays: 8–10 a.m. | 4-5 p.m.

🏷️ All dogs must arrive with a collar and leash, and all vaccinations must be current.

🚪 Ring the doorbell upon arrival, and our staff will greet you.

🐾 We match dogs based on play style to ensure a safe, fun experience in our climate-controlled outdoor spaces.

🏡 Our play areas are built for your dog’s safety and comfort—digging spots and water play included.

💤 The class enjoys a 1.5-hour nap/lunch break; feel free to send a special meal.

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

🧡 Missing your pup? We get it. Follow along on social media for regular updates, photos, and little moments from your dog’s day at school.

What To Expect

🎾 Play All Day
A full day of supervised play, enrichment, socialization, and fun.

😴 Power Hour Rest Break
Time to snack, rest, and recharge.

🎒 Personalize Your School Bag
A custom tote personalized with your pup’s name.

🐶 Earn Your First Bag Swag
Your pup is officially part of the Doghouse family—and this is just the first badge of many.

📒 Start Your Achievement Logbook
Track milestones, wins, and accomplishments with collectible badges and pins.

🎨 Make Art
Your pup will participate in a fun craft to commemorate their first day.

🍏 Receive a Report Card
Get the scoop on your dog’s first day, including highlights, notes, and upcoming events.

🛁 Enjoy a Complimentary Bath
End the day fresh and clean with a free bath.

📱 Stay Connected
Follow along on social media for updates, photos, events, and more.

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.