Why You Should Buy Artificial Grass For Your Dog

Why on Earth would you want to invest in artificial turf for your dog? Well, let’s see. 

Pet owners are hopelessly in love with their canines

FurMoms and FurDads in the US spend about $70 billion annually on their dear dogs (and cats). Yep, that’s a “b” on that number. In fact, CNBC reports that Americans spent $751 million on pets this past Valentine’s Day alone. Really. Now that’s some kind of puppy love! 

We understand that you don’t personally spend that much, but we’re pretty sure you indulge your doggie in every way you can. Gourmet treats that come in pretty packaging. (Like your dog cares … just rip it open and let those treats spill out!) Or home-baked cookies and made-from-scratch fresh meals. We take our dogs to salons for bathing, a new hairdo, a mani-pedi, and even a massage. 

Some of us buy our pups too-cute-to-be-true outfits to keep them warm and dry and stylin’. And toys?!! Oh, brother, do we go to town on toys for our dogs to play with, indoors and out. 

So, be honest here. What self-respecting pet parent would begrudge their best friend a nice play area with lush, fluffy artificial grass underfoot? Surely not you. 

Let’s look at it from your dog’s point of view

Outdoor kennels are meant to keep dogs safe and secure. Your girl probably has a nice dog house, maybe even a wading pool in the summer. With artificial turf on the ground, her comfort is complete. Instead of bare dirt, gravel, chunky bark or – heaven forbid – concrete, she’ll have a paw-friendly surface.  

No, she won’t be able to dig holes in it, either to bury her treasures or to excavate a cooling well for hot days. But she’ll quickly get over her disappointment. For one thing, she won’t have to dig a pit to snooze in, because her faux grass will be fluffy and soft at all times. Fake grass won’t wear out no matter how long or often she naps in the same place. 

She’ll be clean and dry, too, because artificial turf with our MaxxFlow drainage system drains away rain faster and dries faster than real grass. Much faster. No mud, no crud. 

So let’s get practical

Artificial turf makes it ultra-easy to clean up after Muffy with just two moves: pick up, rinse. Fake grass is reliably tough and holds its good looks for years and years – long enough to take your dear pup from puppyhood to old age. 

And if your yard won’t accommodate a separate space dedicated to dear Muffy, you can still give her a tail-wagging treat in the form of artificial grass lawn. The front lawn. The backyard lawn. It’s as good as having her own personal turf, only better because your entire family can join her in enjoying the grass. 

And there’s another reward here that’ll make you wish you had a tail to wag, too. By switching to artificial turf for your landscape grass, you can kiss lawn care goodbye. Hot dog! No more mowing, fussing with chemicals, worrying about wasting water, and all the other tedious, guilt-inducing annoyances that go hand-in-hand with natural grass. 

The truth is, the majority of our residential customers here at Heavenly Greens are dog owners. Furthermore, all around the South Bay Area you’ll find doggie day cares, boarding kennels, humane societies, and dog parks that have re-outfitted their space with artificial turf. It looks reliably welcoming and gorgeous, whether it’s home to one dog or dozens. 

It all adds up to one conclusion: buying artificial turf for your dog is a barking-good idea.