Momo takes his job very seriously — even if it mostly involves being adorable, greeting customers, and occasionally supervising shampoo sessions. In a video shared by @alwaysmikev, we meet the two-year-old Shiba Inu “intern” who’s fast becoming the real reason people want to book haircuts at this barber shop.
The clip opens with him stationed by the door, patiently waiting for the first client of the day. When they finally walk in, his tail goes into full celebration mode. “You are here,” the in-video text reads, and it really does look like joy in dog form.
Shiba Inu offers therapy to barber shop customers in video
It’s such a charming video that it’s impossible not to hit the like button on it. As over 21K people already have. The first customer sits down, and Momo instantly earns his “therapy” title — tail wagging, face glowing, soaking up pets like it’s part of the job description.
When it’s time for the shampoo, he hops right onto the client’s lap, perfectly calm, as the words “Chill Therapy” appear on screen. Honestly, it’s hard to imagine a better spa treatment than warm water, soothing scalp massage, and a cozy pup curled up on you.
During the haircut, Momo switches roles from lap dog to floor supervisor, pacing gently around the chair like he’s checking for quality control. For a brief second, the client and barber forget he’s there — cue his longing glance that clearly says, “Excuse me? I exist.”
However, the cuddles resume quickly, as the client, now with a fresh haircut, cuddles him immediately, enjoying some “Styling Therapy.” After a final snip and style, Momo seals the session with a pawshake, a treat, and a goodbye escort to the door.
The follow-up post confirms it: Momo’s now officially a part-time employee, who works “usually weekdays.” The internet’s calling this the best therapy session ever. One viewer summed it up perfectly: “This isn’t a barbershop — it’s a psychotherapy clinic.”
