Senior dog earns his treat – and viral status – with the most gentlemanly behavior

Dublin, Ireland - This dog is a true gentleman (gentle dog?) as seen in a video in which he has been enchanting millions of viewers since the end of August!

This dog is a true gentleman (gentle dog?) as seen in a video in which he has been enchanting millions of viewers since the end of August!
This dog is a true gentleman (gentle dog?) as seen in a video in which he has been enchanting millions of viewers since the end of August!  © Screenshot/TikTok/@elizabethandarchie

In his old age, Oscar the 14-year-old pooch is winning the hearts of TikTok users in his own special way.

The reason for this is a video in which he has been enchanting an audience of millions since the end of August.

In the clip, the adorable terrier mix stands dutifully in front of his neighbor's door, with the usual treat that he receives during this daily ritual lying to his right.

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But instead of simply snatching the object of his desire, the male dog first gives out his most enchanting doggy gaze of thanks, allowing himself to be stroked by his neighbor.

"My aunt's neighbor's dog comes over every day for a treat and wanted to say thank you," reads the video's on-screen text.

The caption explains further: "Oscar was polite enough to give a proper thank you before heading out."

Only after socializing does Oscar turn his attention to the treat, which he gently clasps between his teeth. The senior dog then walks home again at a leisurely pace.

The old dog's wholesome ritual and thoughtful demeanor earned him plenty of brownie points on TikTok in the form of over 1.1 million views and counting!

But is the four-legged friend really always so well-behaved?

Viral TikTok video shows a sweet scene with senior dog Oscar

After his sweet interaction with the neighbors, Oscar the dog heads home again with his treat secured.
After his sweet interaction with the neighbors, Oscar the dog heads home again with his treat secured.  © Screenshot/TikTok/@elizabethandarchie

Speaking to Newsweek, Oscar's neighbor Liz said the tradition began about a year ago and was agreed upon with his owner Jim.

"My partner Mike and I were always fond of Oscar and with Jim's permission, we started to give him the odd dog treat to stay in Oscar's good books," she joked.

However, Liz says that the dog will also bark from time to time to get his treat or else bat his eyelashes skillfully.

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"Even though Jim keeps plenty of dog treats available, Oscar's a social gent who never misses a chance to visit his neighbors," she added.

Good boy! This grateful dog sweetly says thank you before he takes his yummy treat.
Good boy! This grateful dog sweetly says thank you before he takes his yummy treat.

Oscar the dog has his human neighbors wrapped around his furry little paw – and now the internet as well!

Cover photo: Screenshot/TikTok/@elizabethandarchie

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