3. No Posts, Trees or Poles - Fixed Base / Standalone Mount Setup

Best for

Yards, patios, decks, concrete slabs, kennels, paved areas, timber sleepers, and spaces with no suitable post

Main problem solved

No tree, pole, fence post, wall, or vertical structure available to mount BoneZone®

Primary setup

BoneZone® mounted into a fixed BaseMount secured to a suitable horizontal surface

Best dog type

Small to large dogs, provided the base surface and fasteners are suitable for the dog’s strength

Setup style

Fixed, low-footprint, removable pole with permanent or semi-permanent base fixing

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BoneZone® alloy Clamp-Post / pole

Main vertical support for the jaw assembly

Fixed BaseMount

Holds the Clamp-Post upright from a horizontal surface

Suitable screws, bolts, or anchors

Secure the BaseMount to timber, concrete, decking, sleepers, or slab

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 cover/cap

Covers the BaseMount when the Clamp-Post is removed, where available

Surface strength

The surface must be strong enough to resist pulling, twisting, and dog movement.

Surface type

Suitable examples may include concrete slabs, timber decking, structural timber, sleepers, kennel floors, or patios.

Surface condition

Avoid cracked concrete, loose pavers, rotten timber, thin boards, hollow panels, weak decking, or unstable surfaces.

Fastener choice

Use fasteners suited to the surface: timber screws for timber, masonry anchors for concrete, and suitable bolts where required.

Dog position

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

Clearance

Keep the setup away from stairs, glass doors, sharp edges, fragile furniture, pool fences, and walking paths.

Trip hazard

Consider where the BaseMount sits when the Clamp-Post is removed. Avoid high-traffic walkways.

Permission

For rental homes, shared spaces, body corporate areas, or commercial sites, get approval before drilling or fixing.

Supervision

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

1

Choose the location

Select a strong, flat, stable surface with enough room for your dog to stand and chew naturally.

2

Check what is underneath

Before drilling, make sure there are no pipes, cables, waterproofing membranes, irrigation lines, or hidden services below the surface.

3

Position the BaseMount

Place the BaseMount where you want the chew station. Allow enough clearance around the jaw assembly and bone.

4

Mark the fixing points

Mark the screw, bolt, or anchor holes accurately so the BaseMount sits straight and does not twist during installation.

5

Drill pilot holes if required

Use the correct drill bit and method for the surface. Timber, concrete, and steel fixing points all require different preparation.

6

Install the fixings

Secure the BaseMount using suitable screws, bolts, masonry anchors, or expansion fixings. Tighten firmly without damaging the mount or surface.

7

Check the BaseMount

Pull and twist the BaseMount by hand. It should not lift, rock, spin, or shift.

8

Insert the Clamp-Post

Drop the alloy Clamp-Post into the BaseMount and confirm it is seated correctly and the plunger pin secured in the last hole at the Clamp-Post base.

9

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 your dog.

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 a spill mat

Place a washable mat, tray, or designated floor covering underneath the chew zone before adding raw bones or messy chews.

12

Add the bone

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

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 location

For patios, decks, concrete, or indoor-adjacent areas, use a spill mat or select a lower-mess chew 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 or striking the pole.

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

Supervise the first session

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

9

Remove leftovers

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

10

Clean the area

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

Correct fixing

The BaseMount is only as strong as the surface and fasteners holding it down. Use the correct fixings for the job.

Concrete

Avoid cracked, thin, hollow, or unstable concrete. Use suitable masonry anchors or expansion fixings where appropriate.

Timber and decking

Only mount to strong, structural timber. Do not rely on thin decking boards, rotten timber, or loose sleepers.

Pavers

Loose pavers are usually not suitable unless they are properly supported and fixed.

Waterproofing

Be careful drilling into balconies, rooftops, tiled areas, or waterproofed surfaces. Seek professional advice where needed.

Trip hazard

Remove the Clamp-Post when not in use if the area is walked through. Consider a cap or cover for the BaseMount where available.

Large power chewers

Very large or aggressive chewers may need heavier-duty fixings, a reinforced base, or a commercial-style installation.

Hygiene

Raw bones should be treated like raw meat. Clean hard surfaces, mats, jaws, and surrounding areas after use.

Supervision

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

The BaseMount rocks

Surface is uneven, fixings are loose, or the substrate is too weak

Retighten fixings, pack or level the mounting surface if suitable, or move to a stronger surface.

The BaseMount lifts under load

Fasteners are too short, wrong type, poorly installed, or fixed into weak material

Remove and reinstall with suitable fasteners for the surface. For concrete, use appropriate masonry anchors. For timber, fix into structural timber.

The Clamp-Post leans

BaseMount is not level, not seated correctly, or the surface is uneven

Check the BaseMount alignment, reseat the Clamp-Post, and confirm the base surface is flat and strong.

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 drags against the whole pole

Dog is too powerful for the installed base or the fixings are not strong enough

Upgrade the fixings, move to a stronger surface, or use a wall mount, fixed post, or commercial-style setup.

The surface cracks

Concrete, paver, tile, or timber is too weak, brittle, thin, or poorly supported

Stop using that location. Move to a stronger surface and use appropriate fixings.

Screws pull out of timber

Timber is rotten, too thin, split, or not structural

Move the BaseMount to solid structural timber and use suitable screws or bolts.

The setup is messy underneath

Bone juices, marrow, drool, crumbs, or fragments are falling onto the surface

Add a washable spill mat, tray, or designated chew-zone covering. Clean after each session.

The dog looks uncomfortable

Jaw height is too high, too low, or too close to the pole or floor

Adjust the jaw to chest/shoulder-friendly height and create more clearance around the chewing area.

The BaseMount is in the way

Location is too close to a walkway, door, patio edge, or common traffic area

Move the chew station to a safer location. Remove the Clamp-Post when not in use and use a cover/cap where available.

The dog chews the BaseMount

Bone is positioned too low, too close to the base, or the dog is targeting the hardware

Raise the jaw assembly, reposition the bone, and supervise closely. Do not allow chewing on any BoneZone® hardware.