If you have a pet lover in your classroom who loves to draw, you are barking up the right tree! This free printable includes step-by-step instructions to teach kids how to draw a dog. Make this a fun Friday group activity or keep it for those who can get it done quickly.
If you're ready to create a beautiful work of art of man's best friend, check out the easy-to-follow steps below. There are video tutorials and images with step-by-step instructions. Plus, download the free printable instructions to make it easy for kids to follow.
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Here are 6 easy steps to teach your kids how to draw a dog. Easy for kids of all ages and abilities.
Step-by-step instructions
Level 1
Once you have your paper laid out and a Sharpie in hand, you can start by drawing two upside-down triangles about an inch apart. Next, connect them in one line.
Step 2
Next, let's draw the outline of the dog's body. Create your dog's neck by drawing two lines pointing inward from each ear. Then draw two long lines extending from it. The line on the left should go almost straight down, and the line on the right should slope outward. Finally, connect the two long lines with a slight curve. You should include a small bump on the left side for your dog's paw.
Step 3
Now we're going to add a really adorable puppy face. Draw two black dots for the eyes, about half an inch apart. Next, draw a circle just above your dog's neck and below his eyes. Inside the circle, draw a small black oval with two loops extending down for the dog's mouth. Finally add a few small dots with whiskers.
Step 4
Now we're going to add three straight lines from the bottom curve that goes about 3/4 of the way up the dog's body. This will make up the dog's front legs. Next, we'll add a half circle to the right of the line that will serve as the dog's hind legs. After drawing the legs, add small marks to create the feet. Next, add a curved tail to the back of the dog. Finally, draw some movement lines to show that your little dog is happy and is wagging its tail.
Step 5
Now it's time to draw the color. Draw two horizontal lines connecting the dog's neck and shade them. Lastly, add small dog tags in whatever shape you want.
Step 6
Now let's add some details around the puppy. Create jagged lines to draw grass to the left and right of the dog. Then add a small bone in front of it.
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