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Why Choose Artificial Turf For Your Dogs?

artificial turfDog owners love their pets, but hate their mess. Homeowners who have large backyards may choose to create a separate space for their dog to run where he won't be able to dig holes or basically, “mess” up the yard. Those who have small backyard and dogs know how hard it is to keep a yard going when pets and children both tend to wreak havoc on it. Artificial turf provides the solution for dogs.

Manufactured grass and lawn products stay green all year long and high traffic areas don't turn into marked pathways that are hard to get rid of. Above all a well-kept lawn created with artificial turf will also raise a home's value on the real estate market. Whether you have a large backyard or a small one, just big enough for your dog to run a few circles, artificial grass can keep your home looking beautiful.

Dogs Need “Grass”

Dogs need grass. While dirt will do, dogs are animals that prefer grass. They roll in it, play in it, dig it up and, in some cases, eat it. Although a dog can't eat or dig up manufactured grass, they can do everything else on it. Grass is as much a part of their natural habitat as the trees, the sun and the dirt. People who have dog runs, understand that dogs prefer the feel of grass to that of cement or stone. Cement and stone can be extremely abrasive to the pads of their feet, leading to irritation and discomfort. The discomfort can be dramatically increased in the summer months, when the temperature of the cement can become extremely hot for the animal to walk on. Using artificial turf in the dog run eliminates those factors and allows the dog to spend time in a more natural environment.

Low Maintenance

Small yards and dog runs have limited space. It can be difficult to efficiently use a lawn mower without running into obstacles or, if the yard is extremely small, even turn a lawn mower around. Dog runs made with artificial turf require minimum care. With manufactured grass there is no need to:

  • Mow

  • Trim

  • Rake

  • Pull weeds

  • Fertilize

  • Water

Artificial turf provides your dog with everything it needs without making a lot of extra work for you. They can exercise as needed, without forcing you to be there constantly supervising them.

For people with exceptionally small yards, having both children and pets can make it almost impossible to keep a yard looking nice. Paths are worn into high traffic areas, brown patches can appear and mowing a small area can seem futile. When dirt does begin to show through weak areas of grass, reseeding is next to impossible if you can't keep the kids and the pets out of the yard.

Sanitary

Most types of artificial turf are designed with a “flow through” backing. This means that water and debris are not trapped on the surface and easily flow through the turf and area allowed to degrade or wash away naturally. One of the biggest issues with pet owners and families with small children is whether or not artificial grass is sanitary. Most types of artificial grass manufactured today have an anti-microbial agent built right in. AlphaSan uses silver ions embedded into the artificial grass itself, to control bacteria growth and the odors associated with it. It is highly effective in sanitizing and eliminating the issues that are related to poor hygiene and sanitation.

Artificial turf provides the perfect “no muss, no fuss” solution to homeowners who want to keep their pets happy without adding extra work and expense to the solution. In the long run, using manufactured grass in specific areas of the lawn or to create a suitable dog run, can be extremely cost effective.

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