How much does a dog run with artificial turf cost?

HomeAdvisor prices an average 3 by 10 foot run with 6-foot fencing at $150 to $1,000, and its artificial grass figure is $5 to $20 a square foot. That run is only 30 sq ft, so ask for the base, edging and any drainage work as separate lines.

How do you keep a turf dog run from smelling?

Drainage and rinsing. The urine needs to pass straight through the backing into a porous base, and the spot gets hosed down often. Turf can't be watered by in-ground sprinklers under Florida's rule, so plan a hose bib or rinse point. Odor-control infill helps too ([infill options](/services/turf-infill/)).

Dog Run Turf in Pompano Beach, FL

Dog Run Turf Layouts for Pompano Beach Yards

A dog run takes the same few square feet of wear every day. Unlike a whole pet lawn, it's narrow, often shaded and fenced in, and the turf has to take urine and pacing in one spot. HomeAdvisor notes that turf is easier to clean than grass and helps stop digging. These are the four runs people usually build.

Narrow side yard between a white stucco house wall and a wood privacy fence turned into a dog run of short artificial grass, a gate at the far end and a hose reel on the wall

Side-Yard Dog Runs

The strip between the house and the fence is the classic run. It's already closed on two sides. HomeAdvisor points out that a run built against a building needs fencing on only three sides, which saves money. Side yards often hold the AC pad, downspouts and the septic lid, so plan around them. Florida's rule requires access to the septic tank for pump-outs (what the state rule covers).

Freestanding backyard dog run of black welded-wire fencing with a gate, short artificial grass inside, a shade sail overhead and a stucco home behind

Fenced Runs with a Gate

A freestanding run in the open yard needs fencing on all sides and a gate. HomeAdvisor prices custom runs with a built-in kennel at $3,500 to $10,000. In full sun, turf heats up fast, so a shade sail or roof over part of the run is worth pricing in (heat figures). Ask how the turf edge is fixed at the gate, where every trip in and out crosses it.

Dog run of artificial grass with a border of gray river rock and a strip of concrete pavers along one side, a water bowl on the pavers, a white vinyl fence behind

Runs Beside Gravel or Pavers

Some owners pair a turf strip with gravel or a paver path. The hard path takes the pacing line along the fence, and the turf is the place to sit and go. Ask for a solid border where turf meets rock so stones don't get kicked into the turf. Rinse water should drain into the base, not run under the pavers toward the house.

Wide dog run of artificial grass along a backyard fence with two dogs seen from behind, a garden hose on a wall-mounted reel and a strip of gray gravel at the low corner

Multi-Dog Runs and Rinse Points

With two or more dogs, the same spots get used all day. Plan the rinse point before the turf goes down. Florida's rule bans in-ground irrigation of turf, so rinsing is done by hose. The rule also says runoff mustn't increase onto a neighbor's lot, so the run should slope toward your own yard. Fixr suggests V-shaped blades for pets because they spring back after traffic.

Turf installer kneeling on a compacted crushed-stone base, pulling a tape measure along the edge, a roll of artificial grass nearby

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Dog Run Turf Cost and Timeline

A run is small, so the run itself and the prep can cost as much as the turf. The guides' figures:

Turf
$5 to $20 per square foot installed (HomeAdvisor) or $2.50 to $10 for pet turf (Fixr). A 3 by 10 foot run is only 30 sq ft.
The run
$150 to $1,000 for an average 3 by 10 foot run, 6 feet high (HomeAdvisor).
Base and drainage
for urine to drain, it needs the porous base and backing (backing types).

Turf work alone falls within Fixr's under-a-day-to-three-days window. New fencing comes first. The building permit comes before either (permit paperwork).

Dog Run Checklist Before You Book

Backing
Ask whether it's fully permeable or hole-punched, and what drainage rate the maker lists.
Infill
Odor-control infill is sold for pets (compare infills).
Cleaning
Ask what the installer recommends for regular rinsing and enzyme cleaning (turf cleaning).