10. Unique Spaces & Special Needs - Custom Fit Setup

Best for

Senior dogs, dogs with mobility limits, awkward yards, unusual mounting locations, designer spaces, and custom home setups

Main problem solved

Standard chew setups not matching the dog’s height, strength, comfort, space, mobility, or household layout

Primary setup

BoneZone® adjusted to suit the dog and location using the most appropriate mount, height, jaw position, and chew type

Best dog type

Small to large dogs, provided the setup is matched to the dog’s physical condition, chewing style, and environment

Setup style

Flexible, custom-positioned, supervised chew station for non-standard spaces or dogs with extra needs

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BoneZone® alloy Clamp-Post / pole

Main vertical support for the jaw assembly

Fixed BaseMount, Versatile Wall Mounts, or suitable post/pole mount

Supports the Clamp-Post depending on the chosen custom location

Suitable screws, bolts, anchors, straps, or fixings

Secure the setup to the selected surface or structure where appropriate

Plunger pin / height-locking pin

Sets and locks the working height

BoneZone® jaw assembly

Holds the bone, chew, or treat

BiteLock™ jaw insert, where suitable

Helps grip irregular bones, round bones, or awkward chew shapes

Spill mats

Helps contain mess, drool, blood, crumbs, marrow, and bone fragments

Optional tray, non-slip mat, or floor protection

Helps support cleaner, safer use in special locations

Cleaning bucket and stiff nylon brush

Useful for cleaning clamp parts, mats, and surrounding surfaces

Dog comfort

Watch how your dog naturally stands, bends, chews, and braces. The setup should reduce strain, not create it.

Mobility limits

Senior dogs, injured dogs, or dogs with joint issues may need lower effort, shorter sessions, and careful positioning.

Dental condition

Dogs with dental issues may need softer chews or veterinary guidance before using hard bones.

Height position

The jaw should be set where the dog can chew without crouching too low, reaching too high, or twisting awkwardly.

Surface strength

The mount or base must be strong enough for the dog’s pulling and chewing force.

Space limitations

Avoid tight corners, narrow side passages, cluttered areas, stairs, sharp edges, and places where the dog feels trapped.

Floor grip

Dogs with mobility issues may need a non-slip mat or stable footing while chewing.

Chew selection

Choose bones or chews that suit the dog’s size, age, dental condition, diet, and chewing behaviour.

Supervision

BoneZone® is a controlled chew station, not an unsupervised feeding device.

1

Assess the dog first

Look at the dog’s size, age, mobility, chewing strength, neck/back posture, dental condition, and confidence around bones.

2

Choose the location

Select a cleanable, stable area where the dog can stand naturally and does not feel boxed in by walls, corners, furniture, fences, or other dogs.

3

Choose the mounting method

Use the setup that best suits the location: fixed BaseMount, wall mount, post mount, round pole setup, patio setup, indoor/semi-indoor setup, or portable base.

4

Check the surface or structure

Make sure the mounting point is strong enough. Avoid loose, weak, cracked, rotten, hollow, or unstable surfaces.

5

Add floor support if needed

For senior dogs or dogs with poor grip, use a non-slip mat or stable surface so the dog can brace comfortably while chewing.

6

Install the mount securely

Secure the BaseMount or mounts using suitable screws, bolts, anchors, straps, or fixings for the selected surface or structure.

7

Insert the Clamp-Post

Drop the alloy Clamp-Post into the mount and confirm it is seated correctly and locked where required.

8

Set the starting height

Use the index plunger pin fixed to the lower jaw frame to set the jaw assembly near the dog’s natural chest/shoulder-friendly chewing height.

9

Add spill protection

Place a washable spill mat, tray, or designated floor covering underneath the chew zone where needed.

10

Test before use

Pull the pole and jaw assembly firmly by hand. If anything moves, stop and improve the fixing before giving the dog a bone.

11

Add the bone or chew

Load the bone into the jaws using the bone-loading instructions below.

12

Watch and adjust

Observe the dog’s posture during the first session. Adjust height, angle, bone position, mat position, or setup location if the dog looks uncomfortable.

1

Choose a suitable bone or chew

Use an appropriate bone, raw meaty bone, air-dried chew, or pet-safe chew suitable for your dog’s size, chewing style, dental condition, and diet.

2

Match the chew to the dog

Senior dogs, smaller dogs, or dogs with dental concerns may need softer, smaller, or lower-resistance chews. Seek veterinary advice where needed.

3

Find the best clamping point

Choose the thicker or more stable section of the bone. Avoid clamping only the thinnest, sharpest, or most brittle end.

4

Select the jaw face

Use the jaw face or BiteLock™ arrangement that gives the best grip without crushing the bone unnecessarily.

5

Place the bone into the jaws

Position the bone so your dog can chew naturally without biting too close to the clamp faces, striking the pole, or twisting its neck/back.

6

Tighten the jaws

Tighten until the bone is firmly held and cannot be easily pulled free by hand. Do not overtighten fragile bones.

7

Check dog access

Your dog should be able to chew from a comfortable stance with all four feet on the ground and its neck/back in a natural posture.

8

Check footing

Make sure the dog’s feet are not slipping and that the dog can brace without sliding, splaying, or leaning awkwardly.

9

Supervise the first session

Watch how your dog interacts with the setup. Adjust clamp, angle, jaw position, mat position, or height if needed.

10

Keep early sessions short

For senior, injured, anxious, or special-needs dogs, start with short sessions and build up only if the dog is comfortable.

11

Remove leftovers

Remove bone remnants when the session is finished, especially raw bones or anything that may spoil.

12

Clean the area

Wipe down the jaws, Clamp-Post, mount, mat, tray, and surrounding floor. A bucket of warm soapy water and a stiff nylon brush is great for cleaning clamp parts.

Not veterinary treatment

BoneZone® can help position and control a chew, but it does not diagnose, treat, or correct medical, dental, behavioural, or mobility issues.

Senior dogs

Keep sessions shorter, use stable footing, and watch for fatigue, stiffness, slipping, or discomfort.

Dental issues

Dogs with cracked teeth, gum issues, missing teeth, or known dental problems may not suit hard bones. Seek veterinary advice where needed.

Joint or mobility issues

Avoid setups that make the dog crouch, stretch upward, twist, brace unevenly, or stand on slippery surfaces.

Anxiety or frustration

Some dogs need time to learn the system. Start with easy chews and calm sessions.

Height adjustment

Small changes in jaw height can make a big difference to comfort. Adjust until the dog’s posture looks natural.

Space and escape path

Do not place the dog in a tight corner or location where it feels trapped while chewing.

Hardware chewing

Do not allow dogs to chew the Clamp-Post, jaw assembly, BaseMount, straps, mounts, padding, mat edges, or fixings.

Supervision

Always supervise chewing, especially with senior, injured, anxious, or strong-chewing dogs.

The dog crouches too low

Jaw height is too low or bone position is forcing the dog downward

Raise the jaw assembly slightly and reposition the bone so the dog can chew from a more natural stance.

The dog reaches upward

Jaw height is too high or the bone is positioned too far above the dog’s natural chewing level

Lower the jaw assembly and check that all four feet stay comfortably on the ground.

The dog twists its neck or body

Bone angle, jaw face, or setup location is forcing an awkward chewing posture

Rotate or reposition the bone, adjust the jaw angle, or move the setup to give better access.

The dog slips while chewing

Floor is too smooth, wet, dusty, sloped, or unstable

Add a non-slip mat, move to a better surface, or avoid using the setup until footing is safe.

The dog gives up quickly

Chew is too hard, too awkward, too high, too low, or the dog is not confident with the setup

Use an easier chew, adjust height, shorten the session, and let the dog learn gradually.

The dog can pull the bone loose

Bone is clamped on the wrong section, jaw face is not gripping well, or jaws are not tight enough

Reposition the bone, clamp on a thicker section, use a better jaw face/BiteLock™ arrangement, then retest by hand. Try to trap bones between two large ends to prevent slide-out.

The dog looks sore or stiff afterward

Session may be too long, chew too hard, height wrong, or dog has underlying mobility issues

Shorten sessions, adjust height, choose easier chews, and seek veterinary advice if discomfort continues.

The mount moves under load

Fixings are weak, surface is unsuitable, or dog is too strong for that setup

Stop using the setup until it is properly secured. Move to concrete, structural timber, fixed base, or another stronger mounting scenario.

The dog targets the hardware

Bone is too close to the clamp, dog is frustrated, or hardware is within easy mouth reach

Reposition the bone, raise or adjust the jaw assembly, and supervise closely. Stop use if the dog targets BoneZone® parts.

The dog feels trapped

Setup is too close to a wall, corner, fence, furniture, or another dog

Move the setup to a more open area with a clear approach and retreat path.

Mess is hard to manage

The custom location is not cleanable enough or the mat is too small

Move to a more washable area, use a larger spill mat or tray, and clean immediately after use.

The setup is visually intrusive

Location is too prominent for the household or outdoor design

Use a removable Clamp-Post arrangement where suitable, choose a less visible location, or remove the pole between sessions.