The adventures of Corneil, the super-intelligent dog who hides his genius from his owners, until Bernie the dog-sitter finds out his secret. Bernie agrees to join Martha's poetry club on Corneil's behalf. The initiation test for club entry is tough, but with Corneil's help, Bernie manages to sail through it. Corneil is thrilled when Bernie is accepted as a member, but the club does not live up to Bernie's expectations.