Spike explains to his son the rules of being a dog: 1: be man's best friend (begging, lying at feet); 2: bury bones; 3: chase cats. Just then, Tom (and Jerry) run by, offering the perfect practice subject. Spike lectures Tom to be scared by the pup or else; Jerry overhears, and is soon doing his best dog impersonation, while Tom works on various strategies to neutralize Tyke
| Production | Fred Quimby | Producer |
| Directing | William Hanna | Director |
| Visual Effects | Kenneth Muse | Animation |
| Visual Effects | Ray Patterson | Animation |
| Directing | Joseph Barbera | Director |
| Visual Effects | Irven Spence | Animation |
| Sound | Scott Bradley | Original Music Composer |
| Visual Effects | Ed Barge | Animation |
| Art | Robert Gentle | Background Designer |
