The special relationship between a bossy toddler and her obedient dog has been melting hearts online.
The funny video of little Frankie ordering around dog Benji has gone viral for all the right reasons, with the pair showing off their adorable bond.
TikTok viewers were shown the predicament Frankie finds herself in while trying to take Benji out for a walk.
The clip, which was uploaded by TikTok user @karaleapior, was a huge hit on the video sharing platform, with over 360,000 views and almost 55,000 likes, with viewer left chuckling at how the child called the dog "my sweet baby" and "little snakey".
The youngster, dressed in a yellow rain coat, was faced with Benji’s lead tangled around his legs, something Frankie is working hard to rectify.
But the toddler can’t quite seem to figure out how to solve the problem and the pup seems less than interested in helping her out.
Frankie then has to try and convince the dog to go in a different direction and once again, he doesn't seem too keen.
The toddler shows her patience and kindness though, taking her time and referring to Benji as “my sweet baby” in an attempt to convince him through flattery.
By the end of the clip she has managed to get the dog to turn around, something which puts a big grin on her face.
Commenters clearly adored the cute clip, with one user commenting: “She’s really struggling to get this dog to move. I love that she didn’t give up with this snake of a dog.”
Another commenter wrote: “My sweet baby, I don’t want you to fall, we love a thoughtful queen.”
A third added: “She’s using gentle parenting.”
Frankie and Benji aren’t the only toddler-dog duo to have enjoyed TikTok success recently, with this husky and baby also going viral thanks to their hilarious playtime being captured on film.
The adorable video shows the pair having an amazing time playing tag together in the living room, with the energetic husky giving his toddler friend the run around.
The cute clip was only made funnier by the beginning which showed the husky flash their owner a knowing look of excitement before engaging in the game.
