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Do dogs damage artificial grass? How to protect your synthetic turf

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by | Dog CareThis post contains affiliate links:&nbsp;Full DisclosureAre you thinking about getting artificial grass but you have dogs? Then you’re probably wondering if your dogs will damage the fake grass. It turns out that…Dogs don’t damage artificial grass, if the grass is good quality and installed properly. Most artificial grass brands advertise their product as 100% or nearly 100% dog-proof. This means that no dog, big or small, can tear, dig up, rip up, or destroy the artificial turf.Before investing in artificial grass, it’s important to know what type is dog resistant and why (including their waste), and how to protect your grass from all dogs.In this article, you’ll find out:Dogs find it very difficult to damage artificial grass because of the durable materials the grass is made from: polyethylene plastic, rubber, and sand.A good quality artificial grass should last for about 10 years and look good throughout those years, whether dogs use the area or not.One of the reasons why artificial grass is much more durable to wear and tear than regular grass is because the blades and artificial “thatch layer” under the blades are made of polyethylene.Polyethylene is a very common plastic that’s in shopping bags, bottles, and many other things. This plastic is so popular because it can absorb a high amount of energy or force without breaking.Polymers also last a long time, resisting decomposition.But polyethylene isn’t the only thing that makes artificial grass so tough…The turf’s base, or cushion, is made from a mix of rubber and plastic. Both of which are strong materials.And between the grass blades lies what’s called a synthetic infill of sand and rubber. This infill helps the blades to “spring back” after they are stepped on.The combination of these materials makes artificial grass virtually dog-proof.Many dogs love to dig, especially breeds like jack russells and Siberian huskies. If a dog digs, there’s usually a reason for it – the dog might be lonely, trying to escape, hunting an animal underground, or trying to make a safe space to lie in.Most dogs won’t even try to dig up artificial grass. Real grass has a lot of smells on it from other animals, insects, and humans, which drives dogs to sniff and explore. But artificial grass is mainly made from plastic and smells like plastic, so it doesn’t trigger a dog’s natural instinct to dig.And because there’s usually no dirt directly under the artificial turf, dogs don’t dig to get to an animal or anything buried under the artificial grass either.[The Humane Society has a wonderful article on all the reasons why your dog might be digging and how to help your dog. Click here to open that article in a new tab.]Artificial grass is held down by its own weight, which usually keeps it in place. If the turf is installed properly or professionally, dogs shouldn’t be able to lift the grass or dig up the edges.Though most dogs don’t dig in artificial grass, there are always exceptions to the rule. Some dogs enjoy trying to dig through the base of fake grass or they might try to lift the borders, around the edges of the grass.Here are some things you can do to stop a dog from digging up artificial grass:Artificial grass, especially the brands that are marketed as dog-friendly turf, is designed to withstand active dogs and what comes out of them.Dog pee and poop don’t damage artificial grass in any way, especially if you take care of your turf by regularly picking up solids and washing down the area with water from a garden hose.If the fake grass starts smelling bad, use a product like this one that’s designed to remove odors from synthetic grass.Click here to read the full article on how to get rid of the smell of dog urine.If animals (not your pets) are coming onto your artificial grass uninvited, here are some humane things you can do and products from Amazon you can use to keep them off:I'm Monique. I love animals and everything about them. "Ayo" means happy, and this is where I share all I know about having happy, healthy pets so you can have happy pets too.Ayo Pets participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, the ShareASale affiliate program, and other affiliate programs. This means that if you buy a product or service through one of our links, we may receive a small commission from the sale for referring you. Thank you for your support!MONIQUEMonique has had pets all her life and will have them for the rest of it.She currently has 4 adopted fur kids.Monique loves researching and sharing what she finds out about taking the best care of animals.Ayo is an African word for ‘happy’, which is why this site is called Ayo Pets (Happy Pets).YOU’ll ALSO LOVEIf you’re here, you probably want to know if dogs can damage leather couches. Well, my mother has black leather couches that have had many different dogs on them, many times, for over two decades. 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by | Dog CareThis post contains affiliate links:&nbsp;Full DisclosureAre you thinking about getting artificial grass but you have dogs? Then you’re probably wondering if your dogs will damage the fake grass. It turns out that…Dogs don’t damage artificial grass, if the grass is good quality and installed properly. Most artificial grass brands advertise their product as 100% or nearly 100% dog-proof. This means that no dog, big or small, can tear, dig up, rip up, or destroy the artificial turf.Before investing in artificial grass, it’s important to know what type is dog resistant and why...

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