SpongeBob training Patrick, who is a dog. He nervously walks over to Butcher the worm's cage, who growls when he tries to pet him. SpongeBob promises that he will do his job to the best of his ability. Marvin gets on the case right away as he puts SpongeBob in charge while he is gone. Marvin is then on the phone with Squidward, who is complaining that there is a worm outside his house who will not stop barking. He is asked by Marvin to stop letting the worms use the phone. Marvin is on the phone as SpongeBob, who is volunteering, walks in. The episode begins at the animal shelter, where a snail is trying to grab a key so it can escape. Orange fish from ' The Executive Treatment'.
