By the time Tiny got back to the picnic table, everyone else had run off to watch the competition.

Looking around and finding Terry, the pup trotted over, dropping his ball and licking the toddler's face.

Terry giggled, hugging his canine friend around the neck, and tried to stand.

Wobbling, he almost fell over, but Tiny broke his fall.

Standing next to the toddler, he allowed the youngster to use his shoulders and back as support.

Once Terry could balance on his own, he began to walk off, Tiny following at his heels.

This was going to be one wild ride…