We pup parents know that our canines aren’t always cooperative when it comes to a photo-op! You may have a zillion pictures on your phone of all the adorable ways she lounges and sleeps, but when it comes to actually posing your pooch, for most of us, it’s a huge challenge!

In the pictures below, each photographer happened to catch a one-in-a-million shot of a pooch positioned perfectly in his or her element. From mutts that look like magicians to dogs that seem to be silly animal hybrids, we hope you enjoy these 20 perfectly-timed photos of dogs!

1. This pup is sniffing a chalk drawing’s butt…

2. This pooch found a not-so-secret hiding spot…

3. This pooch looks like a scaredy cat…

4. Then there’s this fire-breathing dragon dog…

5. Check out this pup, who’s got the most intense concentration we’ve ever seen…

6. And this model, whose portrait is the perfect depiction of his personality…

7. This magical dog can fly when she thinks no one is looking…

8. And this pooch is trying to chomp this poor lady’s arm…

9. And this pup? He’s going straight for the head…

10. You’ll love this canine, who’s totally feeling his Halloween costume…

11. And this pup who’s lost in the artwork…

12. This giraffe-dog has a shockingly long neck…

13. And here, you see a rare dog-deer hybrid…

14. Then there’s this strange breed, which is known for its teeny-tiny head…

15. And this commuting canine patiently rides the train…

16. This mutt has a grudge against the guy on the sign…

17. And this man-dog just wants a hug.

18. This pretty pooch has long, flowing locks…

19. This guy just wants to be in the pyramid with his friends…

20. And as if you didn’t think dogs were amazing enough, this one can walk on water!