My sister used to walk my dog, Dixie, every morning while I'm going to work. However, since my sister involved in an accident, she stopped walking my dog too since she needs rest. Dixie doesn't feel comfortable pooping and peeing in our bathroom. I'm thinking that she's holding herself and I don't think it's healthy. I read that artificial grass is a perfect substitute with the real grass so I bought a small portion and installed it on her area. The time I was finished installing, she immediately sat on the artificial grass, rubbed her stomach on it, and rolled. She loves the feeling of the grass. It indeed feels soft, as Dixie can't feel the difference at all. I'm just waiting for him to use the artificial grass as his bathroom.