Dogs Love Turf! Which Is Why Artificial Turf Is So Great For Dog Runs!

Your dog loves being outside. Dogs are meant to be outside. They want to run and play. However, you know it can be a hassle with grass and dirt brought into the house, bare spots and holes left in the yard and battling pests like fleas and ticks. You may find that artificial turf for dogs can make both you and your dog happy.

Your Dog Will Love It

Artificial turf for dogs is carefully crafted to look and feel like real grass, so your dog will not notice the difference. Blades are made from nylon and polyurethane and are soft to the touch. They come in various lengths and many dog owners like to combine both long and short blades for a completely natural look.

A good infill makes it comfortable for your dog to use the bathroom outside. The three types of infill good for dog runs are Zeofill, silicon granules and thatch. Zeofill is certified organic and promotes drainage. Silicon granules are rounded sand granules that are comfortable for your dog to walk on. The advantage of the granules is they have an antimicrobial coating that prevents bacteria from your dog’s bathroom activities from spreading.

Many dog owners like thatch because it is made from natural materials, like leaves, which makes your dog feel at home in the yard.

Cleaning Up Is Easy

Cleaning up after your dog’s messes is easy with artificial turf. Urine can be washed away with a spray hose. Fecal matter can be picked up with a pooper scooper and then you can spray down the area with a hose. In some of the worst cases, you may want to use a mild detergent before you spray down.

Your artificial turf will not discolor because of pet messes either. The best artificial turf products come with a warranty to cover it if it does discolor.

Artificial Turf is Tough

One of the positive things about using artificial turf for dog runs is that it is virtually indestructible. Dogs don’t chew it because it doesn’t smell like real grass. They can’t dig through it because it is constructed with a tough mesh backing that don’t give way to animal’s claws. So, you can say farewell to dirt holes created by your furry friend.

You can also say goodbye to bare spots in the lawn. With natural grass, bare spots are common since dogs and children produce heavy traffic on lawns, particularly around playgrounds and trees. Artificial grass is durable and can withstand heavy traffic from your family, pets and even guests coming over for an outside dinner party.

A Cleaner Dog

Your dog will come back inside cleaner than it does with natural grass. Since your pet can’t get to dirt, he or she won’t get into dirt. There will no longer be stray steams of grass hanging onto fur as your dog comes into the house.

For you, that means several positive things. You will not be cleaning the house every time your pet comes back inside. There will be no mud or dirt to mop up or grass to sweep from the door. It also means you will not need to bath your dog as often and they will not come in with that terrible “outdoor smell” dogs get from rolling in the grass.

Allergy Reduction

Dogs will allergies will be happier with artificial turf in its dog run. Grass pollen presents a lot of problems for both pooches and children because they are outside more and tend to play closer to the ground. Artificial turf will dramatically reduce the amount of pollen in your yard since it doesn’t pollinate. You can’t eliminate pollen completely because it drifts from other yards, but reducing it will reduce allergies.

With so many advantages, there is good reason to consider artificial turf for your dog’s run. You may find that artificial turf is a win-win for you and your pet.