An abandoned puppy finds a home with a farm family and earns the name Barney the Bear Killer.

Barney the dog faces dognappers, a whip, and a coal-black panther that invades Farmer John's place.

When a timber wolf invades the farm and kills baby animals, he meets Barney the Bear Killer.

After a cougar threatens the farm animals and then Farmer John and his family, Barney the black-and-tan coonhound and the wild animal engage in a ferocious battle.

When April and Farmer John are late for a coon hunt, Ole Barney, riding in the back of the truck with April, is quivering in anticipation. The black-and-tan coonhound knows the hunt has already started.