トコトコ

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle

briskly with small steps; trotting

Describes a light, quick walking or running motion with short steps, often used for children or small animals.

• 子こどもがトコトコと歩あるいてきた。

  The child came walking briskly with small steps.

• 子こ犬いぬがトコトコついてくる。

  The puppy follows me, trotting along.