[11] In the series, Dino serves the role of a pet dog, and exhibits the characteristics of a typical domesticated canine.

A recurring gag in the series is Fred coming home from work, and Dino gets excited and knocks him down and licks his face.

Dino frequently exhibits human emotions, nearly "talking", and can also be moved to anger, at which point he snarls and snaps, especially when Fred tries to lie either to or in front of him, which he can always tell.

He also loves to play with Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm, the Flintstones' and Rubbles' respective offspring; these characters are introduced in the middle part of the series.

Unlike Dino's other appearances, the snorkasaurus in this episode speaks and behaves toward Fred and Barney in a manner similar to comedian Phil Silvers.

Similar to Cave Kids, the show focuses on the lives of Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm, who are joined by Dino for many adventures in the Stone Age.

[citation needed] However, in the second film, The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000), Dino has more screen time; he appears here as a puppy.

Initially, Fred didn't think much of the egg as he felt that the creatures inside never live long.

Dino made non-speaking cameos on Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law in the episodes "The Dabba Don" and "Peanut Puberty".

Eric Bauza provided the vocal effects for the 2015 direct-to-video The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown!