Sibling rivalry is a tale as old as time, even if it involves a kid and her pet dog. Instagram user @ailanieh shared one such story of a toddler and her family dog as their playful friendship appears evident in a video. In the clip, the little girl, dressed adorably in a green dinosaur onesie, chases after the family’s German Shepherd, who has swiped one of her toys and refuses to give it back.
Dog runs away with toddlers toys in adorable video
The on-screen caption explains the chemistry between the main characters in the video: “My dog loves messing with my toddler by taking her toys and running away with them.” In the video, the toddler follows close behind the dog, running as the German Shepherd trots just out of reach with his stolen toy. The moment is a mix of mischief, innocence, and sibling-like teasing that anyone with a pet can relate to.
Viewers could not get enough of the interaction. Many flooded the comments to share similar stories and a few laughs. One wrote, “Sibling rivalry is constant no matter what the species.” Meanwhile, another joked, “That’s not a dog, that’s a big brother.” Others pointed out how gentle and aware the dog seemed, with one noting, “Love how the dog moves at a pace that the girl can still keep up lol this is so sweet.” Additionally, many dog parents resonated with the scene, saying their dogs pull similar pranks at home.
The lighthearted video has drawn comparisons to a classic childhood chase scene — the kind that shows just how deep the bond between toddlers and dogs can be. In fact, even the video’s caption reassures fans that the fun ended happily: “Don’t worry guys she got her toy back already.”
All in all, the video is a reminder that sometimes, the sweetest stories do not need words — it just needs a dog, a toddler, and a fun teasing game.
