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class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-532\" width=\"201\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Using pet safe finger paint, press your dog\u2019s paw in some color and then use it to draw a fun picture to hang on your fridge.&nbsp; The painting doesn\u2019t have to be just of a pawprint.&nbsp; You can use the pawprints to form fun themes for holidays, like fireworks and flowers.&nbsp; Have fun with it and experiment.&nbsp; But make sure to go slow with your dog so they don\u2019t get stressed out, and always reward with treats throughout the process so it\u2019s fun for them too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pawprint Ornaments<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make these ornaments with simple ingredients in your pantry.&nbsp; Using \u00bd cup of salt, \u00bd cup of 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