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Pros/Cons of Artificial Turf in the Backyard

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I would talk to someone who has played baseball on artificial turf for their opinion on how it compares/contrasts with grass. My concern would be how it might affect a running dog. I am not a ball player but many many years ago when artificial turf came out I think there were comments made about hit baseballs moving faster on the artificial turf. I may be way off base (unintended pun) but if true that would lead me to believe that a running dog may "skid" when trying to change speed or direction.
Anyway just a thought.
 
The stuff we bought, K9Grass from ForeeverLawn, is a lot different than any artificial turf that I have been on. I used to photograph high school football, track meets, and so on for the local high school and I've been on the fields of several high school and college fields. It's different stuff. But for sure get more opinions. There are other members here too that have artificial grass installed, maybe they will add to the discussion.

Thanks for that information.