Which Artificial Grass is Best for Dogs

 One of the reasons many consumers choose artificial grass is because it is durable and maintains its deep color and lush texture for many years, with only minimal maintenance. Contrast that with natural turf, which must be cut, watered, and cared for with fertilizer; you may even need to maintain the soil on which it grows by adding special nutrients for root health. Though synthetic grass is durable, it has a natural enemy in dogs who treat it as they would real grass – as a place to play, poop, and pee. If you own a dog, artificial turf is a go-to choice for many reasons.

• Synthetic turf deters digging. Dogs are smart and know the best spots to dig in your yard. As a result, your rich, deep green lawn may be rife with bald spots, holes, and little mounds of dirt to cover what they may have buried. And, of course, dirt will end up in your house. But with an artificial lawn, little Fido will soon learn he cannot dig into it the way he could with your other grass.
• Natural grass is under constant attack by dog poop, which causes damage in the form of brown or yellowed grass that will eventually die and turn to weeds. With artificial grass, that threat is greatly reduced. Poop can easily be cleaned up, and plastic grass cleaned with soap and water.
• Dog urine is the big offender. Because it is nitrogen-rich, it can destroy grass by seeping into the roots and creating dead spots. And it smells, too. While dog urine will seep through the weed barrier, it will pass harmlessly into the sand and soil beneath without killing anything along the way.
• Any time dog feces are left behind; it invariably attracts all sorts of nasty critters like flies and parasitic organisms. A fake lawn is ecologically friendly and is known to repel fleas, ticks, and ants, but also snakes. If you clean up after your pet dog, you should not have to worry about flies or other invaders from nature.Assuming you have a dog or are soon to be a dog owner, then you want to look for an artificial lawn best suited for your four-legged friend. Dog-friendly fake turf is manufactured with features which make it appealing to your situation.
• It is made from polyethylene or polypropylene material and comes with a porous backing ideal for drainage.
• It should include anti-microbial properties to defend against odors and toxins.

The dog-specific artificial grass is infill-free and airs well. Turf that includes infill retains moisture, which fosters the growth of toxins and odors.

Which brand is best for dog owners? There are many to look out for, including SynLawn, Pet Zen Garden, Golden Moon Pet Grass, Perfect Turf PetGrass, Pup-Grass, and many others. Your local veterinarian may have suggestions for specific dog breeds.
Finally, stay away from artificial grass marketed toward dog owners if the product includes infill, or foundation filling – the turf’s built-in drain system – that is made from decomposed granite, pea gravel, rubber, or mulch.