Watching the little guy chase the pups is really rather amusing.  We call it the slow paced chase.  Generally, the pups make a quick get away, while the little guy crawls or drunkenly runs after them.  The pups eventually stop, arrogantly thinking they are no longer in range (they really should take some lessons from the hare in his race against the tortoise).  Until, the little guy startles them into realizing that he is close—and then the chase begins again.