The man was midway through running a marathon, cheered on by his loved ones and his dog. As he passes his family, a spaniel on a lead becomes super excited to see his owner and immediately tries to run after him.
Excited pup
The enthusiastic dog, confused as to why it can't follow its owner, pulls on the lead, determined to catch up. The clip beautifully highlights the dog's loyalty and determination as it keeps its eyes fixed on its running owner.
Captioned "POV: You're running a marathon and your dog spots you," the video has been liked over 524,000 times and has attracted numerous comments.
Canine running coach
One viewer echoed many thoughts by saying, "Omg the ears flapping in the wind. Little guy is trying his hardest," while another commented, "Dog said 'no daddy don't leave me.'" Another suggested that the dog should star in a shampoo advert due to its gorgeous hair.
Some even speculated that the dog might be the man's running coach, trying to motivate him to run faster. While the man's marathon result remains unknown, it's clear that seeing his pup along the route must have been a great boost.
Hopefully, the duo shared lots of cuddles at the finish line.
Here's the adorable clip:
