It’s simple: installing dog friendly turf in your yard is a safe, healthy, and minimum-maintenance dog-play-area solution. By installing turf in your backyard for your dogs, they’ll be able to happily play, pee, poop, or just roll around for hours with no fear of “dead patch” grass spots! Not only will your dogs appreciate the comfortable and secure play area, but you’ll also reap the benefits of reduced maintenance and a picturesque landscape that enhances your outdoor living space. Plus, it’s built to withstand the wear and tear of energetic dogs. For an optimal experience, choose premium, pet-safe artificial turf for your backyard with dogs and maintain it regularly, just like what we install for our dog-loving customers.
Dog-Friendly Turf Yard Uses
Dog Play Area
Setup a few dog “amusement” attractions and let your dog have fun! Add a slide, some toys, or whatever else makes your dog happy!
Dog Litter Pad
A minimum-maintenance solution, backyard turf for your dogs to poop and pee is hygienic and easy to clean up.
Training Area
Need a designated “dog training” area. Artificial turf is comfortable for both trainer and trainee.
Dog-Friendly Turf Yard Benefits
Create a pet-friendly oasis with dog-friendly turf for yard with dogs, offering increased cleanliness, safety, and a soft, comfortable surface!
- Increased Dog Cleanliness: Traditional natural grass can easily become messy. Skip the mud with a dog-friendly turf yard.
- Enhanced Safety from Insects and Unwanted Objects: Natural grass attracts insects and pests that can endanger your dog’s health. Try backyard turf for your dogs.
- Provides Softness for Your Dog: Dog-friendly turf provides a soft and comfortable surface for dogs to walk, run, and play, which is particularly beneficial for older dogs or those with mobility issues.
- Keeps Your Dog’s Health in Check: Dog-friendly turf offers a comfortable alternative to natural dirt and cold ground, especially in colder months.
A Four-Step Process
How Turf Yards For Dogs Are Installed
1
Excavate and Install Perimeter
The first step is to prepare the area where the dog-friendly turf will be installed. The existing turf or ground cover is removed to create a clean, even surface. Workers will use shovels, rakes, or machinery to excavate the area to the desired depth.
2
Add crushed stone (gravel)
After excavation, a layer of crushed stone or aggregate is spread over the prepared ground. This crushed stone layer serves as a solid base for the dog-friendly turf. It helps with drainage, prevents water buildup, and offers stability to the surface.
3
Add a stabilization fabric
A stabilization fabric, also known as a weed barrier, is laid over the layer of crushed stone. This fabric prevents weed growth from below while still allowing water to drain through. It also helps to keep the base materials separate from the surface turf layer.
4
Add surface material (dog-friendly turf)
After laying the crushed stone and stabilization fabric, the dog-friendly turf is rolled out and positioned carefully. It’s trimmed to fit the area perfectly, ensuring proper alignment with the perimeter for a neat appearance.
Where We Install Our Dog-Friendly Turf Yards
Our service area covers the majority of the Mid-Atlantic USA. We install dog-friendly turf yards in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and beyond. Our dog turf yard services are available in rural and metropolitan areas, including greater New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and beyond.
FAQs
The cost of a dog turf yard depends primarily on its size, but access, slope, and other factors also play a role in determining final price. Request a free quote to get specific pricing for your dog turf yard project.
Yes, turf is a good idea for dogs. It offers a number of benefits such as increased cleanliness, enhanced safety from insects and unwanted objects, extra softness and comfort for your dog, and it helps keep your dog’s health in check.
We recommend having a solid base layer, some sort of drainage system, and a geotextile fabric to ensure the longevity, safety, and ease of maintenance of your turf yard. That’s why we include a crushed stone base layer and a weed barrier fabric in our artificial turf yard for dogs.
The size of your turf yard will depend on your dog’s breed and size, the yard’s intended use, and your personal preference. For an average-sized dog, you’ll want it to be a minimum of 200 to 400 square feet. However, you’ll probably want more room for an exercise area.
Artificial grass can be difficult to maintain, retain heat, and dispose of. While it requires less maintenance than natural grass, cleaning up debris or pet waste is important. In addition, it retains heat, which can make it too hot to touch in warm months. Finally, because turf yards are artificial, they are potentially harmful to the environment if not properly disposed of.