How To Create a Backyard for Dogs: 5 Creative Uses for Pet Turf

To your dogs, your backyard is more than a pretty place to absorb the sun; it’s their primary space for exercise, playtime, naps, and bathroom use. You can optimize your lawn for your dog’s lifestyle in many ways. This article details five ways homeowners can use pet turf installation to create dog-friendly landscape features.

1. A Fenced-In Dog Run

Creating a fenced-in dog run is a great way to allow dogs to play freely while protecting them from getting lost or wandering into the street. We recommend making your fence of wood, which is a softer material than metal, while remaining strong enough to prevent escape. To enhance comfort and safety, install pet turf in your dog run. 

The gentle fibers, durable backings, and efficient drainage of artificial grass products create a vibrant backyard oasis tailored to your furry friends. They can run, nap, and play without harming your landscape or themselves. Pet turf products can be installed flush with your fence to create a seamless and secure lawn.

2. Doggy Obstacle Course

Keep your pets active and happy with a colorful obstacle course, including elements like ramps, tunnels, and jumps of varied heights. You can create a DIY course or invest in components available from pet stores. Don’t forget the foundation! Artificial grass installation creates a sturdy, shock-absorbent, durable surface for your pet’s playful exercise. 

The polyurethane-coated backings and turf-bind technology of pet turf provide hundreds of pounds of pull resistance. This advantage reinforces your landscape against pet nails as they speed, leap, and slide across its surface while completing the obstacle course.

3. Designated Digging Pit

If there’s one thing dogs do that wreaks havoc on your lawn, it’s digging. The best way to treat your dogs while protecting your lawn is by combining pet turf with a dig-safe material like sand. 

Create a designated digging pit out of sand where they can dig to their heart’s content. Then, invest in pet turf installation for the rest of your lawn. Since your dogs won’t be able to dig beneath artificial turf, they’ll learn to focus their digging on the designated pit, resulting in a beautiful, long-lasting lawn that they can still enjoy to the fullest.

4. Shaded Rest Area

After all that playtime and digging, your dogs will need a rest. A pergola draped in vines, flowers, or curtains is a great way to introduce shade into your backyard. Add synthetic turf products to provide a comfortable surface where dogs can snooze away the summer afternoon. 

Unlike natural grass, artificial turf fibers won’t irritate or itch your dog’s skin, providing a more comfortable surface for naps that blends seamlessly with your landscape. You can also introduce a doggy bed, which, thanks to the structural integrity of pet turf, won’t leave behind large matted sections in your lawn afterward.

5. Custom Ventilated Pet House

A dog house is a fun way to make your landscape more pet-friendly. We recommend using weather-resistant materials to maximize longevity. Include ample ventilation to keep your furry friends cool for the summer and insulation for winter warmth. Install pet turf inside their pet house to act as a unique carpet that blends with your lawn. Your dogs will love resting on pet turf’s textured, soft surface!

If you want to create a pet-friendly lawn, Grizzly Turf & Pavers can help. We utilize premium synthetic grass to create beautiful, durable yards that cater to your needs. Our specialists and technicians provide exemplary customer service, ensuring optimal satisfaction and long-term quality for each customer. Call us today at 866-237-8873 or contact us online for a free estimate on pet turf installation.