K9 Artificial Turf in Colorado Springs
Dogs are hard on a natural lawn. Digging, running the same path along the fence line, urine spots that kill grass in patches, mud tracked inside every time it rains or snows. K9 turf is built to take that kind of daily wear without breaking down the way sod does, and it’s one of the most requested installations Dominion Turf does in Colorado Springs.
What Makes K9 Turf Different
Standard residential turf and K9 turf aren’t built the same way underneath. K9 turf uses a denser backing and a drainage system designed specifically to move urine through the surface fast, rather than letting it pool or sit on top the way it can with lower-grade products.
Every K9 installation pairs with Envirofill antimicrobial infill as the standard, the same infill Dominion Turf uses on every install. For yards with multiple dogs or a dog that spends most of its outdoor time in one specific spot, an enzyme-infused infill upgrade is available too, which breaks down the organic compounds in pet waste at the source instead of just controlling surface bacteria after the fact.
Is Artificial Turf Sanitary for Dogs?
Yes, when it’s built and maintained correctly. The antimicrobial coating on Envirofill discourages bacterial growth between cleanings, and the drainage layer underneath keeps waste from sitting on the surface. A weekly rinse with a garden hose is typically all it takes to keep a K9 yard smelling clean, and households with heavier pet use sometimes bump that up to twice a week in warmer months. Our guide to cleaning dog urine from K9 turf covers the full routine in more detail.
Residential K9 Turf and Commercial Multi-Sport Applications
Most K9 turf goes into a backyard dog run or a dedicated pet zone alongside a standard residential lawn, sized and placed based on where your dog spends most of its time outside.
The same product line also does heavier commercial work. Dominion Turf installs multi-sport and K9 turf for boarding facilities, dog daycares, veterinary clinics, and training centers across Colorado Springs, along with school playgrounds and indoor gyms that need a surface built for constant foot traffic rather than the lighter use a residential yard sees. Commercial and multi-sport jobs use the same base engineering and drainage principles as a residential K9 install, scaled up for the traffic the space needs to handle. See our commercial turf page for details on business and facility installations.
Why Colorado Springs Pet Owners Choose Dominion Turf for K9 Turf
Every residential K9 installation carries the same lifetime labor warranty as any other Dominion Turf project, and commercial K9 installations carry the 10-year limited warranty. That’s been the standard since 2010, and running one business in this market that long means knowing exactly how Colorado’s freeze-thaw winters and high-UV summers affect a surface that gets used as hard as a K9 yard does.
The turf itself is non-toxic and lead-free, which matters more here than on a standard lawn since dogs are in direct, prolonged contact with the surface. And the drainage and antimicrobial infill aren’t add-ons you have to ask for, they’re what a K9 installation is built around from the start.
The Details:
- Color: Two tone green
- Height: 1.18″
- Weight: 70 oz face, 105.4 total
- Warranty: 15 year limited residential and 10 year limited commercial warranty
- Stock: In Stock
Features:
- Durability: 100%
- Softness: 40%
- Realistic Look: 40%
- Affordable: 75%
- Pet Friendly: 100%
Service Area
Dominion Turf installs K9 and multi-sport turf throughout Colorado Springs, for individual backyards as well as commercial pet facilities and training centers. Site conditions and drainage needs vary by property, and your K9-specific layout gets planned around how the space gets used, not a one-size template.
Frequently Asked Questions About K9 Turf
How is K9 turf different from regular artificial turf?
Does K9 turf smell like urine over time?
Not with regular maintenance. A weekly rinse combined with the antimicrobial Envirofill infill keeps odor from building up. Yards with multiple dogs or heavy use sometimes upgrade to enzyme-infused infill, which breaks down waste-causing compounds instead of just controlling bacteria on the surface. Our K9 turf FAQ post covers more of the questions pet owners ask before installing.
Can K9 turf handle multiple large dogs?
Yes. The denser backing and drainage engineering are built for exactly that kind of repeated, concentrated use, whether that’s two large dogs in a backyard or a commercial boarding facility running dozens of dogs through the same space every day.
Is K9 turf safe for puppies?
Yes. The turf is non-toxic and lead-free, and the antimicrobial infill is safe for young dogs still developing their immune systems. It also holds up better than natural grass to the digging and chewing behavior common in puppies.
Do commercial pet facilities need a different installation than a backyard K9 area?
The core materials and drainage principles are the same, scaled to the traffic level. A boarding facility or dog daycare sees far more use than a backyard, so the base and turf specification get adjusted for that volume, but the fundamentals don’t change.
How often does K9 turf need to be replaced?
With regular maintenance, most K9 turf installations last 10 to 15 years, somewhat less than a standard residential lawn’s 15 to 20 year lifespan given the heavier use. Regular brushing and infill top-offs in high-traffic spots can add several years onto that range.
Request a free estimate and we’ll walk your property, talk through how your dog uses the space day to day, and put together a K9 turf plan built around that.