Healthy Environment
Even if you have a fenced in yard, creating a separate dog run for your pet will keep them secure and allow them to enjoy their outside time. You won't have to worry if they are digging holes in the yard or getting into something they shouldn't. Using artificial turf in the dog run reduces the number of allergens your pet is exposed to. It is also very easy to clean so removing any pet waste or debris is as simple as using your garden hose.
Many people are choosing dog runs with artificial grass so they don't have to put their dogs on a chain or let them run loose while they are outside using the bathroom. Veterinarians encourage pet owners to avoid the use of chains or tie outs whenever possible because animals can become wrapped up or tangled among lawn furniture or landscaping pieces.
Natural Look and Feel
Pets who spend the majority of their time indoors can develop skin irritations when exposed to grass, weeds and other natural elements. In areas where the weather is extremely hot and dry, a dog may be predisposed to hot spots or mild cases of mange-like rashes that cause their hair to fall out. Dogs who have allergies may be uncomfortable being outside for long periods of time. Replacing your natural grass lawn with artificial turf offers your pets the look and feel of natural grass without the issues they may have with regular grass.
Artificial grass offers pets a chance to roll on the grass, run and play without the fear of encountering an excessive amount of allergens. Pets can become allergic to certain types of pollens and plant debris much like their human owners do. Pet allergies are increasingly common and often times have the same symptoms as people do, including watery eyes, runny nose, irritated throat, coughing, sneezing and difficulty breathing.
Keeps Your Home Clean
Pets like being outside just as much as their owners like to keep their homes clean. The problem is that those two things may not go together very well if it has been raining or the pet likes to dig in the dirt and make a mess. With artificial turf in place of natural grass, there is no dirt, grass or lawn debris to track into your freshly cleaned home. Your pets can do basically whatever they want, without fear of damaging the turf and dragging an unmentionable amount of clutter into the home. Because turf is stabilized with different types of filler, such as crumb rubber, pea gravel, sand or combination of any of the three, dogs can't get to the dirt. The durability of the mesh fabric used to create the artificial grass makes it extremely hard for pets to rip or tear it.
Talk to a landscape professional about artificial grass and find out what benefits it may offer when it comes to your pet. They can help you choose the type of turf that will work best for your pet and the various types of activities you may enjoy.