Man's best friend saves drowning child is not a new story, as rescue dogs are among the best tools we've got in a crisis.
But this particular pooch might be a little over-eager.
Uploaded by the venerable 'America's Funniest Videos' show, the trained rescue dog is seen practising his skills on floating objects - before taking his job seriously and "rescuing" the swimming child - despite his protests.
Better safe than sorry, eh?