Dogs love to play, and having their own garden to roll around in at their leisure can ease the strain on their owners of having to find a public park nearby, something that can be especially difficult in built-up urban areas.

Of course, the downside of letting your dog roam free in your garden is that the lawn can soon become a dirty, muddy mess, especially in bad weather - that’s why more dog owners are turning to artificial grass to provide a low maintenance play surface for their canine companions whatever the weather.

Some dog owners worry their animals won’t take to an artificial lawn as eagerly as they do to natural grass, but a synthetic play area has plenty of advantages to owners as well as pets: dogs will be able to play in all weather conditions, without having to be cooped up indoors when the ground is too soggy or too hard and dry, and their owners won’t have to deal with muddy paw-prints on the carpets.

In fact, the only thing your dog may miss is being able to dig up the lawn - which should come as a relief to owners.

Soft artificial grass can be an ideal environment for dogs to play in, and will remain free of stains and smells, however hard your dog tries to leave its mark. It’s easy to scoop up waste, and no odours will be left behind if you’re hosting barbecues or garden parties.

With the recent news that more people will be turning to artificial grass to combat summer droughts, many dogs across the UK will surely be thanking their owners for their new all-weather play areas.