how to make a balloon dog

To make a balloon dog, follow these basic steps:

1. Inflate a 260 balloon (long twisting balloon), leaving about 4 inches uninflated at the tail end, then tie a knot.
2. Twist a small segment about 4 inches to form the nose.
3. Make two more segments of about 4 inches each for the ears, then twist the ears together to lock the nose and ears in place, forming the head.
4. Twist a segment for the neck.
5. Twist two equal segments next for the front legs, then fold and twist them together to lock the legs.
6. Twist one segment for the body.
7. Twist two more segments for the back legs, fold and twist the legs together to lock them.
8. The remaining balloon forms the tail.

Make sure to squeeze your balloon softly before twisting to distribute the air evenly and avoid popping. Hold each twist firmly to keep the segments from untwisting. You can also adjust the sizes of the segments to change the proportions of your balloon dog. This creates a classic balloon dog shape that's popular for beginners and children's parties.