Credit: SWNS / Chris Equale

Chris Equale captured Theodore the cat raiding the kitchen countertop and dropping treats on the floor for corgi Hammy to devour.

Hammy, six, has always had trouble reaching countertops due to his short legs, but earlier this year the duo joined forces and came up with the clever trick.

Chris, a content creator, first witnessed the stratagem when cooking his birthday lunch on January 20.

As he was cooking, the short-legged dog began loitering around the kitchen and barking, something the cat noticed.

Theodore, one, then leapt onto the counter and picked up a piece of broccoli, before jumping back down, dropping it in front of the corgi and flitting off.

Since then, the pair have been doing this regularly, especially when no one is around.