4. Fence Lines & Square Posts - Solid Post Attachment Setup

Best for

Solid timber posts, square steel posts, rectangular posts, fence corner posts, pergola posts, kennel posts

Main problem solved

Strong posts are available, but they are square, rectangular, awkward, or unsuitable for round-pole mounting

Primary setup

BoneZone® mounted to a solid post using Versatile Wall Mounts with straps, screws, bolts, or anchors

Best dog type

Small to large dogs, provided the post and fixing method suit the dog’s strength

Setup style

Semi-portable with straps, or fixed/permanent with screws, bolts, or anchors

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BoneZone® alloy Clamp-Post / pole

Main vertical support for the jaw assembly

Versatile Wall Mounts

Hold the Clamp-Post securely against the post

Heavy-duty straps with cam buckles

Wrap around the post for a removable, non-drilled setup

Suitable screws, bolts, or anchors

Secure the mounts permanently to timber, steel, concrete, or masonry

Optional eyelet bolts / strap hooks

May assist with strap routing where wrapping fully around the post is awkward

Non-slip padding / protective backing

Helps protect painted, powder-coated, or smooth posts and improves grip

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

Post strength

Use a solid, structural post. Avoid loose, rotten, rusted, cracked, decorative, or flexible posts.

Post type

Suitable examples include timber fence posts, square steel posts, pergola posts, verandah posts, and kennel posts.

Post shape

Square and rectangular posts are suitable when the mounts can sit flat and be tightened securely.

Fixing method

Decide whether this will be a removable strap setup or a fixed screw/bolt setup.

Surface condition

Painted, polished, smooth, or powder-coated posts may need protective padding or non-slip backing.

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 wire edges, gates, hinges, latches, stairs, glass, sharp corners, and walking paths.

Fence movement

Avoid mounting to posts attached to weak or loose fence sections that move under load.

Permission

For rentals, body corporate areas, kennels, shared spaces, or commercial sites, get approval before drilling.

Supervision

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

1

Choose the post

Select a strong, stable post with enough clear height to suit your dog’s chewing position.

2

Check the surrounding area

Make sure the dog has room to stand, chew, turn, and step back without hitting gates, rails, wire, walls, furniture, or sharp edges.

3

Add protective padding if required

For smooth, painted, powder-coated, or steel posts, add rubber, neoprene, or non-slip backing between the mount and the post.

4

Position the complete assembled kit against the post

Line up the assembled kit against the post in a position that allows full height adjustment for the pet’s size.

5

Support the lower mount, then the upper mount

Place the lower Versatile Wall Mount against the post, then align the upper mount vertically above it so the Clamp-Post will sit straight.

6

Fit the straps

Run the straps through or around the mount points as designed, then wrap them around the post. Keep the straps flat, untwisted, and clear of edges.

7

Tighten evenly

Tighten the cam buckles firmly. The mounts should not twist, slide, rock, or creep when pulled by hand.

8

Check strap position

Make sure the straps are not sitting on sharp post edges, screw heads, wire ends, splinters, or abrasive surfaces.

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 Clamp-Post and jaw assembly firmly by hand. If anything shifts, retighten, add grip padding, or choose a stronger post.

11

Add a spill mat

Place a washable mat, tray, or ground-cover area beneath the chew zone where needed.

12

Add the bone

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

1

Choose the post

Select a solid structural post that can safely accept screws, bolts, or anchors.

2

Confirm suitability

Avoid rotten timber, thin steel, cracked concrete, weak fence rails, loose posts, or decorative posts.

3

Position the mounts

Hold the Versatile Wall Mounts against the post at the desired height and align them vertically.

4

Mark the fixing points

Mark the screw, bolt, or anchor holes accurately so the Clamp-Post will sit straight.

5

Drill pilot holes if required

Use the correct drill bit and method for the material. Timber, steel, masonry, and concrete all require different preparation.

6

Install the fixings

Secure the mounts using suitable screws, bolts, anchors, or expansion fixings. Tighten firmly without damaging the mount or post.

7

Check the mounts

Pull and twist the mounts by hand. They should not lift, rock, spin, shift, or flex away from the post.

8

Insert the Clamp-Post

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

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 ground-cover area beneath the chew zone where needed.

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

Check the post clearance

Make sure the bone can be positioned far enough from the post, fence, gate, rail, or wall so your dog can chew naturally.

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 post, or catching the fence.

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, mounts, mat, and surrounding area. A bucket of warm soapy water and a stiff nylon brush is great for cleaning clamp parts.

Solid posts only

This setup is for strong structural posts, not weak fence palings, loose rails, mesh, chainlink wire, or decorative panels.

Strap-mounted use

Temporary strap setups should be checked and retightened before each session.

Fixed-mounted use

Permanent installations must use fasteners suitable for the post material and the dog’s strength.

Timber posts

Avoid rotten, split, thin, or termite-damaged timber. Fix only into solid structural timber.

Steel posts

Avoid rusted, thin-walled, loose, or flexible steel posts. Use suitable bolts or fixings where drilling is required.

Sharp edges

Keep straps, dogs, leads, bones, and jaws clear of sharp fence wire, exposed screws, splinters, and metal edges.

Gates and hinges

Do not mount where the dog can interfere with gates, hinges, latches, locks, or moving fence sections.

Strap chewing

Do not allow dogs to chew straps, buckles, mounts, padding, or the Clamp-Post.

Large power chewers

Very large or aggressive chewers may require a fixed installation, reinforced post, wall mount, bolted base, or commercial-style setup.

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 mounts slide down the post

Straps are not tight enough, post is smooth, post is tapered, or padding is slipping

Retighten the straps, add non-slip padding, reposition on a straighter section, or use screws/bolts for a fixed setup.

The mounts twist around the post

Strap tension is uneven, post surface is smooth, or dog is pulling sideways

Tighten top and bottom straps evenly, add grip padding, reduce sideways bone angle, or move to a fixed installation.

The Clamp-Post leans

Upper and lower mounts are not vertically aligned or one mount is sitting on an uneven surface

Realign the mounts so the Clamp-Post sits straight. Retighten or refix before use.

The post moves under load

Post is loose, too light, poorly installed, rotten, rusted, or not structural

Stop using that post. Choose a stronger post, wall mount, fixed base, or commercial-style installation.

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 hits the post while chewing

Bone is positioned too close to the post or positioning angle is wrong

Rotate or reposition the bone/treat so the chew point sits clear of the post and gives the dog enough room.

Straps are being damaged

Straps are rubbing on sharp edges, screws, rough timber, wire, or abrasive steel

Reposition the straps, smooth or cover sharp areas, use protective padding, or change to a fixed screw/bolt setup.

The post surface is being marked

Straps or mounts are rubbing against paint, powder coating, timber, or soft surfaces

Add protective backing under the mounts and straps, remove after use, or choose a less visible mounting point.

Screws pull out of timber

Timber is soft, split, rotten, too thin, or the screws are too short

Move to solid structural timber and use suitable screws, bolts, or through-bolts.

Bolts loosen after repeated use

Vibration, dog impact, soft post material, or insufficient washers/locking hardware

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

The setup is messy underneath

Bone juices, marrow, drool, crumbs, or fragments are falling near the post or fence line

Add a washable spill mat, tray, or designated ground-cover area. Clean after each session.

The dog looks uncomfortable

Jaw height is too high, too low, too close to the post, or too close to the fence line

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

The dog chews the straps or padding

Bone is too close to the mounts, dog is bored, or hardware is within easy mouth reach

Reposition the jaw assembly, move the bone further from the straps, supervise closely, and stop use if the dog targets hardware.