Rounded ⅜" pea stone is the better surface for a dog run — easy on paws — laid over a compacted stone dust base that drains and rinses clean. Sharp crushed stone belongs in driveways, not under pads, so keep angular material out of the top layer.
A dog run that stays dry
- Base: 2–3" of #10 stone dust, compacted and pitched slightly to drain
- Top: 2–3" of rounded pea stone for comfortable footing
- Edging: rounded stone migrates — contain the perimeter
- Cleanup: solids lift easily off stone, and a hose-down finishes the job
Both layers are heavy materials delivered in 6-yard loads. Start with Riverbed ⅜" pea stone and #10 stone dust, and size each layer with the material calculator.
