To be in the doghouse means to be in a situation in which someone is annoyed, upset, or angry with you because of something you have or haven’t done.

For example:

He’s in the doghouse for forgetting his wife’s birthday.

I’m in the doghouse – I broke Sara’s favourite vase this morning.

I’m really in the doghouse with my boss. I was late for an appointment.

If you give her a birthday card and nothing else, you’ll be in the doghouse.

Tradução:

In the doghouse significa de forma geral, “estar encrencado”, “estar numa fria” ou “na lista negra”.