Freddie has a whole routine regarding welcoming his dad home; honestly, it might be the sweetest ritual on the internet. In @freddieandbruno’s latest TikTok, the little Frenchie takes his “official greeter” role very seriously. Instead of just waiting by the door, he carefully gathers up his toys, one by one, and places them out like tiny offerings. By the time 5 p.m. rolls around, he’s sitting proudly in the middle of them, tail at the ready, eyes glued to the door. The caption sums it up perfectly: “Everyone needs a Fred in their life.” And after watching, you’ll agree.
French Bulldog is ready for dad’s arrival with toys in video
When this clip hit TikTok, it struck a chord instantly and has over 34k likes. The video shows him walking into the dining room, with the toy in his mouth, placing it gently on the carpet. The on-screen text gives us context: “Fred always sets out a few toys at 5pm before my husband gets home from work.”
The scene continues as Freddie brings in a second and then a third toy. He likes to have them “all set out and ready for his arrival,” the text explains. He walks under the dining table, rolling the final toy into the perfect spot with his paw. When all his selections are complete, he sits in the middle of the small triangle he created. The text highlights his final action: “And then he waits right in the middle of the ones he picked out for him.”
This charming ritual is likely a greeting behavior and a way for Freddie to channel his excitement and anticipation. His owner even searched online to confirm that running for a toy is how dogs cope with their heightened energy before a human returns.
As one viewer noted, “It’s nice of him to present options.” Another joked, “He’s like, okay, I gotta make it look like we’ve both been working today.” Others admitted they teared up watching, with one fan summing it up best: “Bless his little heart.”
