Prop up a canvas near your dog. She’ll probably investigate it – encourage and reward her for doing so!
DIY Paw Print Paintings
Modern pet parents are always on the lookout for fun activities to do with their beloved furry companions. Painting with your pet can be a delightful experience for both of you, tapping into your pet’s creative side and fostering a stronger bond. Whether you’re aiming for a vibrant collage of colors or a carefully planned pattern, this guide will help you create beautiful paw-print paintings with your BFF.
What You’ll Need:
- Non-toxic, pet-friendly paint
- Foam paint brushes or small, moist sponges
- A shallow plastic container for rinsing paws (e.g., Tupperware)
- Cardstock or canvas
- Clipboard or hard-cover book
- A dropcloth, old sheet, or newspapers
- Towels
- Pet shampoo and water
Step 1: Plan Your Vision
Before you begin, take a moment to envision the end result of your painting. Consider the colors you’d like to use or the pattern you want to create. Having a solid plan in mind will guide your process and make it easier to achieve your desired outcome.
Step 2: Set Up the Painting Area
To prepare your painting area, lay out a dropcloth, ensuring the surface is protected from any accidental spills. Open your paints and place a sponge near each color for easy access. Trim your pet’s paw hairs if necessary, as this will help create cleaner shapes. Attach the canvas to the clipboard or a hard-cover book, providing a stable surface for painting.
Step 3: Apply Paint to Your Pet’s Paws
Using a foam brush or sponge, gently apply non-toxic, pet-friendly paint to your pet’s paw pads, ensuring they are fully covered. Take care to use paints that are safe for your pet and avoid any toxic substances. Always prioritize the well-being and comfort of your furry friend throughout the process.
Step 4: Create the Paw Prints
Guide your pet to position their painted paw on the canvas where you want the print. Encourage them to put their weight on that paw to transfer the paint onto the surface. If you desire a clean color change between prints, rinse your pet’s paw in the shallow plastic container. For a more artistic effect, you can layer different paints to achieve a blended look.
Step 5: Cleaning Up
After you have finished creating your masterpiece, it’s time to clean your pet’s paws. Use pet shampoo and water to gently wash off the paint, ensuring you remove all traces of the paint from their paws. Dry their paws thoroughly with a towel, taking care to keep them warm and comfortable throughout the process.
Congratulations on creating a stunning original work of art with your pet! Remember to always use non-toxic, pet-friendly materials and prioritize your pet’s comfort and well-being throughout the entire painting process. Enjoy the beautiful paw-print paintings you create together, and cherish the memories you make along the way!
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Step 3: Teach “Give”
To minimize messes, you’ll want to have your dog give you the paintbrush after each stroke. Your dog might already know how to “retrieve to hand” if you taught her to fetch by having her return objects to your hand, rather than dropping them at your feet.
Practice this sequence of events in front of the canvas, with a clean paintbrush. Have your dog hold the paintbrush, then ask her to “paint.” She might drop the paintbrush as she touches the canvas. Do your best to do everything very close to the canvas so she does not have to carry the paintbrush in her mouth for too long. Make it as easy as possible!
The Easy Way
If you and your dog are not ready for this advanced trick, that’s okay! You can still make artwork together. Pig Placement Network uses this fun, easy technique to create pig paintings that they sell to raise money for their organization. I saw one of their pigs paint at a pet expo, and even purchased a painting for my art collector friend – then, I just had to go home and take it a step further with Matilda.
The Piggy Painting Technique
Squeeze dots of paint all over your canvas. Wrap it in plastic wrap, then spread a yummy treat like peanut butter on top. Let your dog lick up the snack, so they’ll spread the paint layer underneath with their tongue. Then, unwrap and let dry! Here’s a video from Pig Placement Network of Pig Pig demonstrating this technique.
What You Should Know
Teaching your dog to paint is an advanced, multi-step trick. To reduce frustration, which will dampen your dog’s newfound love of art, make sure you’re setting her up for success. There’s no need to scold your dog for errors, just pick up the paintbrush and try again.
After three “errors” in a row, take a break and change up your approach. For example, when Matilda kept pawing at the canvas instead of touching it with the brush, I went back to step one.
Keep your reward threshold low at first. Reward your dog if she touches the canvas, but drops the brush instead of giving it to you. Those easy wins will make her tail wag and motivate her to keep training.
Sessions should be short to accommodate your dog’s attention span and to avoid treat overload. Avoid practicing everyday – try alternating with different skills. Practice recall one day, painting the next, take a break on the third day and go for a hike, etc. The Happy Little Dog Challenge is a great way to refresh your connection to make training even easier and more fun.
Share videos and photos of your dog’s work on our Facebook Page! We absolutely cannot wait to see more dogs and their guardians catching the painting bug.
