Pets often wreak havoc on turfed lawns, especially large dogs. They dig holes, tear up grass as they run, create urine burns and little landmines of faeces.

But turf can also be a bit tricky for some pets.

You wouldn’t want to find out the hard way that your pet is sensitive to allergies and while you might laugh for hours as your cat sneezes and then jumps into the air in fright, it will most certainly be plotting your murder in your sleep.

To minimise the hurdles you may face, you should choose a lawn that has a high tolerance for heavy foot traffic and is of a low allergenic variety.

DNA Certified Sir Walter Grass is a superb candidate.

It is self-repairing, low allergenic and ready to stand up to the challenge. Your pup will have a hard time finding its bones once Sir Walter regrows.

There is nothing better than a harmonious, happy household.