Thank you for checking out what sets Pup-Grass® apart from other synthetic grass products. Pup-Grass® wasn’t created as a marketing idea. It was created because nothing on the market worked for dogs. So we engineered something that did.
Pup-Grass® was introduced in 2006 while we were developing the first indoor portable dog potty — the award-winning Pup-Head® Indoor-Outdoor Dog Potty. The full history is outlined on The Pup-Grass® Story page, but the short version is simple: we needed a grass surface that actually worked for dogs, and it didn’t exist.
At that time, synthetic grass was made primarily for sports fields and later adapted for residential and commercial landscaping. It was constructed with a primary backing, a secondary backing, and a heavy rubberized coating with drain holes spaced several inches apart. It was never designed for dogs.
In the mid-2000s, dog ownership increased significantly. Doggy day care facilities, veterinary clinics, and eventually U.S. airports began installing artificial turf for pet relief areas. But one major problem was largely ignored: odor. Traditional turf trapped urine between its backing layers. The odor could not simply be washed away because water and cleaning products could not reach the source. The grass was never engineered for repeated pet use.
Pup-Grass® was engineered differently from the beginning. It is the only artificial grass developed by a pet product company. PupGear Pet Products has always been a solutions-based company, focused on keeping dogs safe and healthy. Pup-Grass® was built from the ground up for the way dogs live, play, run, and potty — designed specifically for a dog’s lifestyle.
Over time, we also identified concerns with other materials commonly used in turf installations, particularly base materials and infill. Many of these products contain silica sand, crumb rubber, or recycled byproducts that were never intended for pets or people.
We believe dogs deserve better — and that is exactly why Pup-Grass® was created.
Why Pup-Grass® Is Different
• Safer Than Natural Grass — No Pesticides Or Fertilizers Required
• Drains Instantly, Eliminating Odor Buildup
• Lead-Safe Materials. Free Of PFOA (Perfluorinated Chemicals)
• Hypoallergenic Fibers
• Up To 30% Cooler Than Other Artificial Grass Brands
• Easy To Clean And Maintain
• Trusted For Over 20 Years By Homeowners, Dog Daycares, Kennels, And Airports. • True Flow-Through Backing •Drains Instantly
• Antibacterial Fibers • Help Reduce Odor-Causing Bacteria
• One Optimal Blade Height And Density • Engineered For Fast, Thorough Cleanup
• Proprietary PE And PP Blend •No Nylon (Nylon Absorbs Urine)
• Dense, Realistic, Natural Appearance
Designed For Health Because Dogs Spend Their Entire Lives With Their Noses Inches From The Ground.
because that’s how they collect information about the world around them. While humans rely mostly on sight and sound, dogs rely on scent. We can walk into a room and instantly understand who is there, what the mood is, and whether the environment feels safe. Dogs do the same thing, but instead of using their eyes and ears, they use their extraordinary sense of smell. A dog’s nose is one of the most powerful biological tools in nature. Humans have around 6 million olfactory receptors, while dogs have up to 100–300 million, depending on the breed. Even more impressive, the part of a dog’s brain dedicated to analyzing scents is proportionally 40 times larger than ours. When your dog is exploring the yard with their nose to the ground, they’re “reading” detailed information almost instantly —who passed by, their emotional state, their health, and even their diet or stress level. It’s often called “scent socializing,” and for dogs, it’s as natural and essential as checking messages is for us.
Everything they sniff gets pulled deep into that highly sensitive system.
When lawns, yards, or patios are treated with pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, or other harsh chemicals, dogs inhale these toxins directly at the source. Their natural behavior — sniffing close to the ground — makes them far more vulnerable than humans. What we barely notice, they inhale in concentrated doses. This is why creating a safe, chemical-free environment is so important. A dog’s powerful sense of smell is one of their greatest strengths — but when the ground is contaminated, it becomes a hidden health risk. Pup-Grass® was designed specifi cally to protect dogs during this natural behavior, giving them a clean, non-toxic surface to sniff, explore, and enjoy without exposure to harmful lawn treatments.
