Baby helps dog find treat at the end of a long struggle

When no one else stood up to help this dog, this baby did.
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Heather Dockray
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Dogs and babies -- a friendship made in GIF heaven. 

Some dogs try so hard to get treats, and adult humans love nothing more than watching them struggle. But the baby in the video below has had enough. She's tired of watching this pup struggle, second after second, sniff after sniff, paw after paw.


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While the adult human filming the video stands passively beside her, the baby stands up for something she believes in. Treats.  

This is the face of a leader. 

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Heather Dockray

Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.

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