Nail Painting
Intervention Summary
Goals: Fine motor control, ADL training, leisure
Patient task: Paint facility dog’s nails using pet-safe nail polish
Dog task: Sit calmly and allow patient to paint nails
Scale: Positioning, nail polish applicator
Equipment needed: Pet-safe nail polish
Intervention Overview
Your facility dog deserves a spa day! Your patient can practice their fine motor control by painting the nails of the facility dog using pet-safe nail polish. If your patient likes to paint their own nails, this is a fun alternative ADL training activity.
Patient Instructions
Patient set up in front of facility dog, with access to paws
Use pet-safe nail polish and paint facility dog’s nails
Dog’s Role
Position facility dog on therapy mat or table in front of patient
Interaction level: passive
Scaling
Make it easier:
Patient in sitting position
Add built-up handle to nail polish applicator
Make it harder:
Patient in standing position
