How do I grow a tolerant lawn?

Question

I have a large backyard with plenty of shade and 2 dogs which is currently a muddy disaster. What is the BEST combination of seed or best brand to use to grow a decent lawn for high traffic and partial shade??

Answer 1

Thanks for everyone's help.....

Answer 2

This article will suggest some different types of grass you could use: https://urbanext.illinois.edu/lawntalk/selecting/lawn_grasses_northern_illinois.cfm