If you know kids who love dogs, give them a treat by making this hand puppet out of felt. He makes a good party gift for guests too. 

What you'll need:

How to make it:

1. Print the pattern for the body.
   Note to Mac Users: Choose "shrink to fit" option on above pattern and see tips area below.
   
2. Print the pattern for the ears and nose.
3. Cut out the patterns.
4. Trace around the pattern on red felt. Trace 2 body shapes and 2 ears.
5. Cut out felt pieces.
6. Glue the ears on the first body piece as shown in the photo.
7. Glue on the wiggle eyes.
8. Cut a triangle piece of black felt about 1" wide by 3/4" tall.
9. Glue on the nose.
10. Draw features on dog as shown in photo.
11. Glue the second body piece to the back of the front body piece.
12. Let dry.
13. Let your child have fun pretending!

Tips:

Note the size of the puppets we made are approximately 6 1/2" wide x 8 1/2" long. The ears are about 2" wide x 2 1/4" long.