One peaceful afternoon, Chiko the Shiba Inu was unusually quiet. His owner had been sitting at the dining table, working away on his laptop, when he noticed the absence of soft paw sounds and that familiar rustling that usually followed Chiko around the house. At first, he didn’t think much of it. Chiko could have been curled up for a nap in one of his favorite corners or simply exploring a new spot as dogs sometimes do. Still, something about the silence felt odd.
Curious and a little concerned, the owner got up and began searching the house. He walked from room to room calling Chiko’s name. No response. He checked under beds, behind curtains, and even in closets. But there was no sign of the fluffy little trickster anywhere. The longer he looked, the more puzzled he became. It was as if Chiko had vanished into thin air.
After a few minutes, the owner decided to return to the dining table and think about the next steps. But when he walked back into the room, he stopped in his tracks. There, right in the middle of the table, was Chiko. Not on the table. Not under it. In it.
Somehow, the clever pup had managed to crawl through the opening in the center of the table and pop his head up like a flower through a crack in the sidewalk. His face was calm and content, as if this bizarre choice of location made perfect sense to him. His fluffy body was hidden below the table’s surface, making it look like his head was floating there on its own. The sight was so ridiculous, so unexpectedly adorable, that the owner couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
Fortunately, he had the good sense to grab his phone and start recording. Chiko’s little head poking up from the middle of the table was a scene too funny not to share. In the video, Chiko blinks innocently, looking around with wide eyes, completely unaware of how funny he looks. His unbothered expression added to the charm. It was pure Shiba behavior — calm, quirky, and completely self-assured.
What makes this moment so special is not just the humor of it, but the glimpse into Chiko’s unique personality. His curiosity and independence shine through in a way that pet lovers everywhere can appreciate. It is a sweet reminder that life with a dog often includes surprises, laughter, and the kind of joy that only a furry companion can bring.
