When his daily routine of eating and sleeping is interrupted by the arrival of a baby calf named Abigail, Charlie the hound feels jealous to see everyone paying attention to the newcomer and wonders if he will be able to adjust, in a story complemented by a Pioneer Woman recipe.
"Charlie the Ranch Dog is ready to live the good life--as a rock star! But as he tries to settle into the lifestyle of the rich and famous, Charlie discovers that it's hard to break old habits!"--Dust jacket.
Traces the history of basset hounds, offers advice on how to choose one for a pet, discusses housing needs, food, grooming, and health, and includes tips on training and housetraining.
When Charlie the ranch dog is visited by a new dog, Rowdy, it doesn't take long for Rowdy to make a mess of things. As Charlie searches for a way to teach Rowdy how to behave, he also tries to find more bacon to replace what Rowdy took.