Pet grass, or artificial grass is a true value when it comes to keeping your pet happy and those dog runs / dog kennels neat and tidy. Pet grass is also the most comfortable surface for your pet. Using gravel or decomposed granite can cause paws to become raw and tender. Artificial grass dog runs are soft on the paws and will give your pet a comfortable area for him or her to sleep and play on.

The amount of pet grass styles available today are increasing dramatically. Generally, the quality of grass that is offered through most legitimate contractors is comparable between the companies. The average product cost is between $2.50 – $4.00 per square foot, and lesser quality products sell for $.99 – $1.99 per square foot. What home owners will find, specifically in San Diego, Orange County and San Bernadino County, are dramatic variances in the installed price. We have seen artificial grass dog runs installed for as low as $4.00 per square foot and some as high as $13.00 per square foot. While there are plenty of reasons for price variances, there are only a few that would justify such a large swing in price. Generally speaking, a $4.00 pet grass installation is going to wear down quickly and will not withstand the abuse that artificial grass dog runs go through, dilapidation will occur within weeks and the artificial grass will lay flat and look awful. On the other hand, a $13 pet grass installation better come with gold plated artificial grass. Unless you live in a remote area where it is excessively burdensome to reach your property, or you have an extremely robust preparation need, $13 pet grass installation are typically only offered by large corporations that carry high overheads. You then are not just paying for an increased product quality, but also big salaries and marketing dollars.

The pet grass installation method that Panjia has found to be extremely durable in artificial grass dog runs and reasonable in cost is to use a 2” x 2” composite perimeter anchor board that is installed around the entire perimeter of the project, below grade, with the edges of the artificial grass tucked over and pneumatically stapled and attached to the anchor board. This pet grass installation process paired with a quality infill material and a quality artificial grass product will give your artificial grass dog run enough bind to stand up against wear and tear of even the largest of dogs.

You might be thinking, what happens when your dog goes #1 or #2 on the artificial grass? Don’t worry. As cliche as it may sound, it’s just as simple to clean up as if they had gone on natural grass. Simply scoop whatever feces you can from the surface and hose down the area. Bacterial will still be there and if you don’t spray it thoroughly enough, it will smell. It is recommended to spray the artificial grass with either a soap and water or vinegar and water mixture 3 – 4 times per month, especially if it becomes the regular potty place and/or if kids will be playing on the artificial grass. Some wholesale artificial grass suppliers sell anti-microbial sprays that work wonderfully and are non-toxic, environmentally, kid and pet friendly.  Purchase Green offers a line of this spray as well as some of the highest quality artificial grass products in southern California.