Several fans and critics seemed to agree, as another said: “Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover does not give imo… girl in these times, to pose for a photo w a man holding you down in a submissive manner and it being so degrading like you’re a dog?! wutttt.? You can be sexy and embody [that] energy and uplift being a woman..!!”

Carpenter took to Instagram Wednesday morning to announce “Man’s Best Friend,” due Aug. 29, along with its sultry (and divisive) cover art featuring the singer on all fours in front of a man pulling her hair. She also posted a close-up image of a dog whose collar is emblazoned with the album title, highlighting the cheeky play on words.