When Hank the Cowdog hears reports that coyotes are planning to go after the chickens, he manages to resist the temptation to join them and instead thwarts their attack, earning Sally May's forgiveness, and persuading Loper to stop feeding him Cheapo brand dog food.

Hank the Cowdog is determined to find out who's behind the series of garbage barrel raids for which he is being held responsible. Hank must also contend with more trouble from Rip and Snort, the good-for-nothing coyote brothers.