This fabric sling is only considered chew proof when installed on one of our Chew Proof Armored™ frames. The "chew proof" part of it comes from the frame, which protects the edges and corners of the material from your dog's teeth and gives your pup no place to latch on. It can be easily chewed up by a destructive dog if left outside the frame.

This listing is for the replacement pad sling only, which will arrive folded in the box. No frame or rods are included. If you do not already have an armored frame to use with this pad, please purchase a full Chew Proof Armored™ bed instead.

The sling is made from 1200D ripstop ballistic polyester fabric, which has both a waterproof PU backing and a DWR coating to help repel water.

Yes, our frames are standard sizes regardless of sling type, so you can use this replacement sling with any of our square-style bed frames (frames with squared-off corners) of matching dimensions. Since this replacement fabric does not have its own padding, it can only be used with elevated frames. It needs at least 3" of clearance off the ground to effectively cradle your dog and provide comfort.

You can, but only if you also purchase a set of legs. If you have a Chew Proof Armored™ Dog Crate Pad that sits flat on the ground, you must add legs to lift it up when using this sling. Unlike the pad you have now, this sling has no stuffing in the middle and can't provide support unless it is raised up so that it can cradle your dog like a hammock.

You can purchase a set of legs here.

Our ballistic material has a DWR treatment on top and a waterproof PU backing applied to the underside. These additions will help keep water from soaking through the fabric, but seams can be a point of entry for fluid. For that reason, our beds are considered water-resistant, not 100% waterproof. Clean up spills as quickly as possible to reduce the chance of leakage through the sling.

Please note that water-resistance refers to regular water, as in moisture from weather, sprinklers, or water bowl spills. Bodily fluids like urine and vomit are more caustic and can seep past the DWR treatment and PU backing if not wiped up quickly. Frequent exposure to urine or vomit can damage these protective coatings, making the bed more vulnerable to fluids in the future.

Simply wipe the fabric down with a damp cloth or scrub away any stubborn spots with soap and warm water. Hosing it down or pressure washing it will also usually get it fully clean.

If you need to do a deep wash, you can remove it from the frame (not included) and machine wash it in cold water on a delicate cycle and then air dry or machine dry low heat until fully dry.

Yes, this sling must be used with one of our Chew Proof Armored™ frames. It is not chew proof on its own, and in fact it has delicate sleeves along the edges that are intended to be covered by a frame. If used outside the frame, these spots will be left exposed and can be easily damaged by even a less destructive dog. It also cannot provide any support on its own, as it contains no padding. Fabric slings used without frames are not covered under warranty.

If you do not already own a Chew Proof Armored™ frame, please purchase a full bed here instead.

We do not sell the frames or rods separately, so if you do not have one already please make sure to purchase a full Chew Proof Armored™ bed instead. You can find them here.

For best results, measure the dimensions of your current frame (from the outside edges of the corners). The dimensions listed for our pads refer to the frame dimensions rather than the actual fabric size, so you'll want to click the option that matches up with your frame's dimensions. Do not base it off the sleeping area dimensions of the pad itself.

You can also check the size listed on the care tag on the underside of the pad (if it has not been removed), or you can review your order history by accessing your account on our site.

To swap out your old sling with a new one, please follow these steps:

1. Use a 4.5 mm allen/hex key to open all four corners of your bed's frame
2. Remove the corners and slide the frame pieces off the center fabric
3. Slide the rods out from the sleeves of the fabric. Do not discard rods. You will need these to put the bed back together, and we do not sell or carry extras
4. Insert the rods into the sleeves on the new center fabric
5. Slide the frame pieces over the sleeves
6. Attach the four corners one at a time. For best results, install in a crisscross pattern (i.e. upper right corner first, then lower left, then upper left, then lower right) and tighten the screw by hand only. This will give you extra wiggle room when it comes time to put the last corner on, which can be challenging
7. Once all four corners are in place and hand-tightened, go back with the allen/hex key and fully tighten all four screws
8. Insert the legs back into the corners and twist until tight. The bed is now ready for use!