Dog paintings on canvas bring a touch of the animal into any home. They’re a great way to show your pet’s personality and are perfect for any home decor.

When choosing a painting, it’s important to consider the color palette. Colours can influence the mood and emotion of a painting, so it’s important to choose wisely. For example, rich blues work well with black and brown pets, while pastel colors like pink and green can bring out their eyes. A light background works best for dogs of any color.

Eternal Tributes: Dog Paintings on Canvas for Beloved Companions

Before starting to train your pup to paint, you must ensure they’re comfortable with their paws being handled. It will also help if they’re familiar with shaking hands, which is important if you want to create pet portraits or any other type of art that requires them to use their hands.

Start by spreading some natural peanut butter over a gallon Ziploc bag and carefully placing the canvas into it. Make sure the zip lock is sealed, as you don’t want your dog to accidentally lick the paint from the canvas or the peanut butter!

Then, gently press your pet’s paw onto the paper with a gentle pressure. If they push against the paper on cue, then praise them and give them a treat. Repeat this process until your dog knows how to hold the marker or paintbrush with its handle and touch the surface of the paper on cue.

Once your dog has the hang of holding the paintbrush, try using a verbal cue such as “touch”, ‘boop”, or ‘bump” to prompt them into touching the surface on their own. Then, reward them for doing so with their favorite treats.