Some dogs get cute holiday sweaters. Some dogs get bows. And some dogs, like Bug, get a full Valentine’s manicure, because obviously, that is what she deserves.

In the video, Bug, a tiny chocolate-brown Shih-Tzu with a perfectly placed pink bow in her hair, sits calmly while her dog mom paints her nails with a dog-safe nail polish pen. The polish is pink, metallic, and covered in little white polka dots, which somehow matches Bug’s entire vibe perfectly.

The precious clip was shared on the TikTok account @bugthechocolateshihtzu, and in the clip, Bug does not flinch. She does not protest. She simply allows the process to happen, like a girl who understands she is being pampered for content and looks. I badly want to do this to our Pomeranian, but he loses his mind anytime anyone goes near his paws or nails with any sort of purpose, which is why we have to take him to the groomer to get his nails done.

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Dog nail polish pens, like the one used in the video, are designed to be nontoxic and quick-drying, which is key if you are attempting anything like this at home. The pen style makes it easier to control where the polish goes, especially on small paws, and helps avoid the chaos that would absolutely follow using a regular brush.

A few general tips if you ever try this yourself: Always make sure the polish is specifically made for dogs, keep sessions short, and reward your pup with treats and praise so they associate nail time with good things. And if your pup is not into it? That’s fine. Bug is simply built differently.

What really sells the moment is how calm and trusting Bug is with her dog mom. There is something so sweet about seeing a little dog feel safe enough to sit still while getting her nails done. It feels intimate, silly, and very Valentine’s-coded.

Bug may not know what Valentine’s Day is, but she absolutely understands being cute. And with pink polka-dot nails and a bow to match, she has already won the holiday.

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This story was originally published by PawNation on Jan 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.