Animals are often cheeky, but this crow takes things one step further by bullying an animal more tan twice its size.

Tied to a railing, the poor dog, which appears to be a dachshund, can be seen waiting patiently for its owner to return.

Unbeknown to it however it is being stalked from behind by a crow, who shuffles silently up towards it and without warning makes a lunge for its tail.

Reacting with all the shock that you would expect, the dog turns to confront the bird – half annoyed half curious, judging by the confused wag to its tail.

After seeing off the stalker, the dog returns to its standing position and begins once more gazing lovingly towards the video maker.

Licking his lips and attempting a yawn the dog appears relaxed, but mid-yawn brings the second attack and the shock is once again all too apparent on its face as it turns round and chases the crow away.

The unprovoked crow stalks the dog and attacks its tail in a series of beak-led lunges

The dog moves from its original position but it is followed by the crow who again takes a peck out of its tail

Not this time: The dog reacts to the crow's advances by chasing it away while wagging its tail

Slightly more agitated, the dog keeps a paw raised and an eye on what is going on behind him to see off another attack before the crow is given the opportunity to strike.

Looking worse for wear as the video wages on, the dog appears to be caught by the crow’s most successful peck yet – its back legs withdrawing into itself as the crow retreats before the dog's retaliation.