but just like words, pictures can be very deceiving; even when they are authentic.

For example, in the picture below it may look like I am doing an alpha roll on my Siberian Husky, and she is showing me some serious aggression.

Doing an alpha roll on Husky Shania?

The truth is I was giving her a nice scratch and she was grinning.

She doesn’t usually show such a wide grin so it was truly a Kodak moment. If we zoom out and show the picture in context, it is clear that everyone is being goofy and having a good time.

Look at goofy Shiba Sephy in the background!

Below, I flipped the first image and it looks like Husky Shania is about to kill me!

Run away!!

Husky Shania about to kill me! Save yourself!

Seeing is not always believing,

and we often misinterpret what we see. This makes it risky to follow dog training techniques seen on television especially physical techniques such as leash jerks, alpha rolls, and finger jabs (otherwise called the ‘no-pain’ magical touch).

Shiba Inu Sephy is always ready to pose on or off camera. Often he will stirke a pose and hold it there for a while, as if waiting for cheers from his audience.

I think that most dogs like to pose because that is a great way to get human attention and good rewards.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy some interesting Dog Pictures!

Are YOU looking at me?!

This picture always gets me! Shiba Sephy looks so funny with that toy on his head, and yet he manages to look so serious.

Famous Shiba Air-Butt Picture.

Several Shiba owners have talked about the famous Air-Butt move. Does your dog do this move? Some of us have been wondering if this is just a Shiba thing, so please give us your input.

Sephy wants to know too!

I laugh in the face of danger!

Wonder what is so funny – Sephy must be laughing at me! 😀

Ommmmmm. Do not disturb - dog meditating.

Shiba Inus are not usually Zen,

but here is Sephy practicing the art of meditation. Actually, I think he just fell asleep while waiting for me to open the door, so I took the opportunity to snap this Yoda-like picture.

Sephy is also doing the lazy Shiba side-saddle sit although you can’t see it clearly here.

Tough day chasing squirrels.

Shiba Sephy fell asleep in the middle of a chase game!

The truth is, I got distracted with something while playing with him and he fell asleep with the toy in his mouth.

Gotta love Shibas and Shiba pictures!

Shoe pillows are the best!

Sephy likes sleeping on my shoes. I think he likes the smell.

You know you want to give me a cookie!

Few people can resist the Shiba Look!

Picture of the famous Shiba-grin!

The Shiba grin may look rather fierce with all those big teeth. Indeed, many people mistake it for aggression … but it is just a grin.

I love the Shiba grin – I think it makes them look really goofy. Shiba Sephy often grins when getting scratched.

A little bit to the left.

YOU are such a bore.

This is what happens when I start talking about politics.

Funny strange? or Funny Haha?

Another weird Shiba contortion – or perhaps it is just Shiba Yoga!

Shiba Sephy swimming on the carpet.

I have no idea what Sephy is up to here – but it sure got us all laughing!

Howling to the Moon.

I usually sing with my Siberian Husky, but sometimes, Sephy will join in on our duet.

What Shiba Sephy lacks in melody, he makes up for in sheer volume.

Letting it all hang out.

Happy New Year.

My new year’s resolution is to take some time off every day, and enjoy life–

just like our dogs!