Dog Agility Mats & Flooring

Options for Dog Agility Mats

Canine agility and dog training flooring must keep safety and performance in mind for use at a studio, training school, facility, or home. At Greatmats, we are proud to offer a wide variety of dog agility mats that are ideal for any space.

Designed for maximum comfort for trainers and doggies, Greatmats’ dog agility mats provide a first-rate experience for all. No dog owner wants to come home with a sore pooch after overdoing a training session on a hard floor. Our mats are made for repeated use, yet they’re easy on joints and paws, delivering the best possible experience that’ll have your doggy excited to return for the next session.

Types of Dog Agility Flooring

Greatmats has an extensive selection of dog mat interlocking tiles and rolls, all of which contain safe materials.

Tiles and Rolls

Interlocking tiles create an easy-to-install floor that pops together without needing to use adhesive. If you need to pick up the tiles and return to the original subfloor, disassembly is also easy. Foam tiles are the most common option.

Rolls of Greatmats agility flooring for dogs are more cost-effective per square foot than tiles. You can select either rubber or turf in the roll format.

For maximum protection against a hard concrete subfloor, some people use rubber rolls as a base layer before placing foam tiles or rolls of turf over the top.

Foam, Rubber, and Turf

An excellent dog flooring material will resist liquids and yield a comfortable place for the pet to rest between sessions.

• Foam: Foam tiles are light and easily portable for dog trailer mats. They provide a cushion for standing and running all day long. They have excellent shock absorption in the case of a fall, which makes for a surface that is quite forgiving on the joints. These are very easy to install.
  
• Rubber: Rubber dog agility mats are another popular option because of their durability and strength. These have a tough configuration, so they won't show the wear that foams may sustain from toenail punctures and scrapes, but they don’t have quite the same level of cushioning. This dog agility mat style is available in interlocked tiling or rolls.
  
• Turf: Artificial grass creates a stunning look for both practice and competition. Durable with a grippy surface, it gives the beauty of grass without maintenance. It often features a dense, textured nylon wear layer for adding durability for keeping these turfs looking great. The blades are fusion bonded to a recycled tire base, creating softness. The tight nap yields ideal surfaces for practices and competition.

Benefits of Dog Show Flooring

Dog agility mats can consist of a variety of materials. As long as they yield a safe place for workouts – or simply for playing and sleeping at a dog show – they will work well. A slip-resistant setup with cushioning works best. Some of the benefits include:

• Support and cushion for both handlers and animals
  
• Optimized traction for safe, fast runs
  
• No need for glue or tape
  
• Made to withstand repeated use and the traffic of claws and dog nails
  
• Easily cleanable, so the dog agility course looks great
  
• Replace just a single tile, rather than the entire layout, in case of damage

Dog Agility Mats Q&A

What’s the best flooring for indoor dog agility?

The best flooring for indoor dog agility will provide superior traction. Our dog agility mats feature traction for grip for paws, allowing for plenty of speed and tight turns. They are reversible and double-sided for double use. They can be used underneath any type of dog agility equipment. These are waterproof and won't absorb moisture, and they're lead- and latex-free.

Why use EVA foam dog agility flooring?

Using EVA foam for dog agility flooring offers soft and comfortable surfaces for the workouts, which reduces the chances of pain and injuries. This is ideal where exercising and running are occurring. Hard surfaces are tough on the joints of the animal and human handler.

Why use dog agility mats flooring for equipment and training?

Dog show flooring mats support equipment for training, thanks to excellent durability and build quality in the mats. They have a no-slip surface, so the dogs can run around and jump on the equipment without hesitation. They support the weight of the equipment. You can set up the mats in almost any indoor environment, making it easier to train safely.

How do you clean dog agility flooring?

Some of the best cleaning options for dog agility mats that will be safe for the pet and will not damage the flooring include:

• Baking soda
  
• Dish soap
  
• Vinegar
  
• Water

These ensure that cleaning the dog show matting area will not cause damage from chemicals. Avoid using bleach or ammonia.

What are the best flooring materials for dog agility?

The best flooring materials for dog agility include foam, rubber, and artificial turf. All of these surfaces provide cushioning and traction for the animals while remaining durable and easy to clean.