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.
Charlie the ranch dog chases a rabbit who stole a carrot from Mama's garden. When his efforts to catch the rabbit fail, he decides it's easier to become friends instead.
While Charlie, a sleepy basset hound, tells about the busy life of a ranch dog, his best friend Suzie, a Jack Russell terrier, is getting the work done.