They competed in the NRL's 2007 Telstra Premiership, finishing the regular season 6th (out of 16) and reaching the semi-finals before being knocked out by the Parramatta Eels.
The Bulldogs then suffered a gigantic loss to Penrith a week later, before recording their first win of the season against new club the Gold Coast Titans in front of a home crowd of 14,675.
The Bulldogs rose to the occasion, disposing of the highly fancied Rabbitohs 34–10 in front of a record Telstra Stadium crowd of 34,315.
Round five saw the Bulldogs host a tense match against the Manly Sea Eagles, ultimately going down by just two points in what was a very physical game at Telstra Stadium.
The 'Dogs then travelled to Parramatta in Round six, and produced a remarkable comeback from 16–6 down just before halftime to snare victory 21–18 over the Eels in front of over 18,000 fans.
Round seven's clash was set to be a bumper one at Telstra Stadium, but a disappointing crowd and performance from the Bulldogs saw them fall to the Wests Tigers 34–18.
Round twelve was a crucial match for the Bulldogs, travelling across the Tasman to face the New Zealand Warriors at Mount Smart Stadium.
Without their Origin stars, it was a dominant display from Sonny Bill Williams that led the 'Dogs to a 38–6 dismantling of the Roosters in front of a big crowd of 20,722.
As another try-scoring opportunity passed, Sonny Bill Williams looked to have scored off another one-on-one strip, but was ruled to have knocked it forward.
The Bulldogs began their final three games (all to be played on Friday nights through Rounds 23, 24 and 25) with a one-point victory against the Brisbane Broncos by 25–24.
The game 'see-sawed' considerably before a Brent Sherwin field goal managed to put the Bulldogs in front by one with 5 minutes remaining.