These versatile outlines of simple dog paw prints can be used for a range of arts and crafts. From simple colouring and printing activities to scissor practice and stenciling. A super idea for pumpkin carving season. Print out the stencil, and tape it tightly on your pumpkin. 2. Use a pin to poke holes, a felt tip or something similar to draw around the lines of the pattern. 3. Remove the paper stencil from the pumpkin, and follow the dotted lines with your carving tool to cut out the design. Pop a candle inside the pumpkin for a glowing paw print. The blank cut-out template is great for children to practice writing letters and numbers on, or you can simply print and cut, creating lovely dog print outlines that children can decorate themselves. Print the outlines onto colourful paper (or white paper and the children can decorate them).. Children can cut out the Dog Paw Prints to practice using scissors. This will help them to develop their fine motor skills which build the foundations needed for good handwriting.