Dogs often search for sunlight to relax during the day to keep themselves toasty as they take a nap. This Instagram video shows how a Shiba Inu loves to find the perfect spot to subathe. Due to this behavior, his owner jokingly calls him a “solar-powered doggo.” The pet parent asks fellow dog owners in the caption if it’s just a “Shiba thing” or if other breeds do the same.
Shiba Inu loves to find sunny spots for himself at home
In an Instagram video, an owner captures their Shiba Inu named Gunner enjoying a perfect day under the sunlight. It begins with an onscreen text, through which the pet parent implies how a conversation usually goes when talking about the pup. It reads, “Does your dog bark? ‘No, BUT he…” In the next scene, the dog parent continues, “Photosynthesis.”
The video shows the Shiba Inu finding a sunny spot in the kitchen. Meanwhile, the owner captures the moment as they are working on their laptop. After discovering the perfect spot with just the right amount of sunlight, the pet lies down.
The camera also captures the front view, which shows Gunner dozing off. He seems to find comfort in the warmth of the sunlight. He also enjoys the outside view while looking at his owner every once in a while.
In the caption, the pet parent asked netizens if it’s just their furbaby or if other dogs also look for sunny spots. Many viewers commented that they found the Shiba Inu’s video relatable, as their pups also do the same until “the fur is on fire.” An individual joked, “No he bakes instead.” A user also wrote, “Getting his vitamin D on…lol,” while others called Gunner “adorable” and “cute.”
Gunner’s love for sunbathing may have come from his “outdoorsy” dog lifestyle. According to his Instagram account, he and his mom have traveled to many snowy mountains, forests, lakes, gardens, and waterfalls. The owner has posted a lot of photos of the furbaby enjoying a sunny day.
