12. Chainlink Fence, Cage & Kennel Panel Setup

Best for

Chainlink fences, kennel panels, dog runs, cage dividers, pound enclosures, dog hotels, boarding kennels, and rescue facilities

Main problem solved

Using BoneZone® where the available structure is mesh, chainlink, or kennel panel fencing rather than a solid wall, post, or base

Primary setup

BoneZone® attached using a dedicated Chainlink / Cage Mount Adapter with the Clamp-Post supported by the Versatile Wall Mounts

Best dog type

Small to large dogs, provided the fence, cage panel, adapter, and fixing method suit the dog’s strength

Setup style

Removable or semi-fixed mesh-panel setup for supervised chew sessions

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BoneZone® alloy Clamp-Post / pole

Main vertical support for the jaw assembly

Versatile Wall Mounts

Hold the Clamp-Post in the adapter-mounted position

Chainlink / Cage Mount Adapter

Allows the wall mounts to attach to suitable mesh, chainlink, or cage panels

Adapter backing plates or paired brackets

Spread load and help clamp the mesh from both sides where applicable

Suitable bolts, nuts, washers, or locking hardware

Secure the adapter and mounts to the fence or cage panel

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 or wash-down zone

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

Cleaning bucket and stiff nylon brush

Useful for cleaning clamp parts, mats, fence areas, and kennel surfaces

Fence strength

Use only strong, well-tensioned chainlink, cage mesh, or kennel panels. Avoid loose, rusted, bent, broken, or weak mesh.

Frame support

Where possible, mount near a vertical post, top rail, bottom rail, panel frame, or reinforced section to reduce flex.

Mesh size

The adapter must suit the mesh pattern, wire size, and chainlink opening. Do not force the adapter onto an incompatible fence.

Panel movement

Avoid panels that swing, rattle, flex heavily, or move when pulled by hand.

Dog strength

The setup must suit the strongest dog using it, not the smallest or calmest dog.

Opposite side access

Make sure dogs, people, leads, collars, or paws cannot be caught by bolts, brackets, mesh, or hardware on the opposite side.

Dog position

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

Commercial use

In kennels, pounds, rescues, or dog hotels, staff should inspect, clean, and reset the station between dogs.

Supervision

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

1

Choose the fence or panel

Select a strong chainlink fence, cage divider, kennel panel, or dog-run panel that does not flex excessively under hand pressure.

2

Choose the mounting position

Pick a location with enough dog clearance and, where possible, close to a post, rail, frame, or reinforced section of the panel.

3

Check both sides of the fence

Make sure the opposite side is clear of dogs, walkways, gates, sharp edges, pinch points, and areas where hardware could catch.

4

Match the adapter to the mesh

Use the Chainlink / Cage Mount Adapter groove, face, or bracket position that best matches the mesh opening and wire angle.

5

Position the adapter

Place the adapter against the fence so it sits squarely, grips the mesh correctly, and supports the Versatile Wall Mounts in a vertical line.

6

Fit the backing plate or paired bracket

Where the adapter uses paired plates or brackets, install the opposite side so the mesh is clamped evenly between both parts.

7

Install the lower mount

Secure the lower Versatile Wall Mount to the adapter system using suitable bolts, washers, nuts, or locking hardware.

8

Install the upper mount

Align the upper Versatile Wall Mount above the lower mount so the Clamp-Post will sit straight and slide in smoothly.

9

Tighten evenly

Tighten hardware evenly so the adapter grips the mesh without crushing, twisting, or deforming the fence panel.

10

Insert the Clamp-Post

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

11

Set the height

Use the index plunger pin fixed to the lower jaw frame to set the jaw assembly at a comfortable chewing height for the dog.

12

Add spill control

Use a washable mat, tray, sealed floor area, concrete wash-down zone, or other cleanable surface beneath the chew area where suitable.

13

Test before use

Pull the pole and jaw assembly firmly by hand from different directions. If the fence flexes heavily, the adapter shifts, or the mount rattles loose, do not use it until corrected. (Some fences are too loose to support BZ under load. In these instances, the BZ BaseMount can secure the BZ Clamp-Post to the floor, and a single Wall Mount can be used at the top to further brace the unit, to reduce movement.)

14

Add the bone or chew

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

15

Inspect after use

After the session, remove leftovers, clean the jaws, check the adapter and mesh, and retighten or reset hardware if needed.

1

Choose a suitable bone or chew

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

2

Match the chew to the environment

For kennels, pounds, dog hotels, and rescue settings, use only bones or chews approved by the facility and suitable for that dog.

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 the dog can chew naturally without biting too close to the clamp faces, striking the fence, or pulling hard sideways on the mesh.

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

The 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 fence clearance

Make sure the bone, jaw assembly, dog’s mouth, collar, lead, paws, and any opposite-side dog cannot catch on the fence or adapter hardware.

9

Supervise the first session

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

10

Remove leftovers

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

11

Clean the area

Wipe down the jaws, Clamp-Post, mounts, adapter, mat, tray, and fence contact area. A bucket of warm soapy water and a stiff nylon brush is great for cleaning clamp parts.

Mesh is not a wall

Chainlink and cage panels can flex. Use this setup only where the mesh, frame, and adapter are strong enough for the dog.

Adapter required

Do not improvise by loosely strapping the system to chainlink wire. Use a suitable adapter designed to grip and spread load across the mesh.

Frame support

Mount near posts, rails, or frame sections where possible, especially for larger dogs or commercial use.

Opposite-side safety

Check the back side of the fence. Exposed bolts, brackets, or mesh movement must not create hazards for another dog, person, or walkway.

Dog separation

Do not allow another dog on the opposite side to compete for the bone through the fence.

Commercial use

Kennels, pounds, rescues, and dog hotels should add this setup to their normal inspection, cleaning, and supervision procedures.

Hardware inspection

Inspect bolts, nuts, washers, brackets, mesh, and mounts regularly. Stop use if anything is loose, bent, sharp, cracked, or worn.

Fence condition

Do not use damaged, rusty, loose, poorly tensioned, sharp, or unstable chainlink.

One-sided access

This is a fence-mounted setup. It is not suitable for two dogs sharing one Clamp-Post with 360° multi-jaw access.

Supervision

Always supervise chewing, especially during the first few uses, in commercial settings, or with strong chewers.

The fence flexes too much

Mesh is loose, panel is weak, mount is too far from a frame, or dog is too strong

Move the setup closer to a post/rail/frame, retension or repair the fence, or use a stronger fixed base, wall mount, post mount, or commercial setup.

The adapter slips on the mesh

Wrong groove, wrong mesh size, loose hardware, or poor bracket alignment

Refit using the correct adapter position, align the bracket properly, tighten evenly, and retest by hand.

The adapter twists under load

Dog is pulling sideways, adapter is not seated correctly, or mesh is flexing unevenly

Reposition the adapter, mount closer to a frame, adjust the jaw angle, or use a stronger mounting scenario.

The Clamp-Post leans or binds

Upper and lower mounts are not aligned vertically or the adapter is sitting unevenly on the mesh

Realign the mounts and adapter so the Clamp-Post slides in straight and sits correctly.

Bolts or nuts loosen after use

Vibration, mesh flex, repeated dog impact, or insufficient locking hardware

Retighten before each session and consider locking nuts, washers, thread-locking compound, or upgraded hardware where suitable.

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.

Another dog tries to access the bone through the fence

Bone smell, opposite-side access, or shared fence line is creating competition

Move the station, block opposite-side access, use individual runs, or avoid using this setup where another dog can reach through.

The dog hits the fence while chewing

Bone is too close to the mesh or the jaw angle is wrong

Reposition the bone, adjust the jaw angle, or move the adapter so the dog has more natural clearance.

The mesh becomes damaged

Dog force is too high, adapter is overtightened, or load is concentrated in one area

Stop use. Move closer to a frame, spread the load better, repair the fence, or switch to a stronger mounting method.

Sharp edges or wire ends are exposed

Existing fence damage, cut mesh, worn chainlink, or hardware placement

Remove the hazard before use. Cover, repair, replace, or choose another location.

The setup rattles loudly

Mesh movement, loose hardware, panel vibration, or dog pulling angle

Tighten hardware, add suitable padding where appropriate, mount closer to a frame, or reduce sideways pulling by adjusting bone position.

The area attracts ants, flies, or pests

Bone residue, raw meat smell, or scraps remain after the session

Remove leftovers immediately, clean the jaws and mat, and dispose of waste properly.

Cleaning is difficult around the mesh

Bone residue is getting into chainlink openings or fence contact points

Use a larger spill mat, reposition the bone away from the mesh, and wash the adapter/fence contact area after use.

The dog targets the adapter or hardware

Bone is too close to the fence/mount, dog is frustrated, or hardware is within easy mouth reach

Reposition the jaw assembly, move the bone further from hardware, and supervise closely. Stop use if the dog targets BoneZone® parts.