Brenda advises Clara to find out from Albert where she stands. The dogs' barking keeps the residents awake all night. Dennis has difficulty controlling the dogs at walks. Clara proposes to Albert, for companionship. He tells her he's too set in his ways and they part company. Dennis takes in a Labrador. Len and Jim compete for Brenda's affections. Dennis is horrified when local villain, "Big" Arthur Johnson's dog, Penelope, eats its way out of the kennels and escapes.