Archive for December 2012

Santa Paws is coming town! And to mark his arrival, BestBullySticks.com has hidden Santa’s presents for you to find! Ten gifts are littered around BestBullySticks.com and our social media sites. Follow Santa Paw’s 10 clues to find the 10 gifts! If you find all the gifts you could win Free Bully Sticks For a Year!

Read the contest Rules and Regulations before you begin! Then start the Secret Santa Search!

How it Works
1. Follow each clue to where you think it's leading. All wording in clues is very important. All answers to clues are found within BestBullySticks.com or social media pages. You'll know you got it right when you see a numbered Santa Paws Present within a product posting or category! Gifts can be anywhere on the page!

2. Gather the URLs (Web Addresses to each). These will be your answers.

3. Put URLs in 1-10 numbered format.

Submitting Your Answers
Submit your answers in numbered format (1-10) IN ORDER to the OfferPop App here: http://bit.ly/VwWsW4. We won't count unnumbered or misnumbered entries. Answers should be the web address of the page where the Santa Paws Gift appears! Entries must be in December 10th @ 5pm EST! Only one entry per person.

Winning
Only U.S. Residents, 18 years and older are eligible for winning. If a person or organization has won a BBS Contest in the last year, they will not be eligible for the prize. If more than one person finds all 10 Santa Paws Gifts, we'll pick a random winner. Winner will receive Free Bully Sticks for a Year! (360 6” Odor Free Bully Sticks) We’ll announce and contact the winner personally on Monday, December 10th as soon as the contest is over.  If you are not contacted, please assume you have not been selected for the grand prize. We will also announce the winner and the correct clues on the BBS Blog and on Facebook. 

Example Clue & Answer
#1 Clue: “Easy Enough: Just Go Home!”
Your submitted answer:
1. Homepage: www.bestbullysticks.com

SECRET SANTA SEARCH CLUES!

Clues
1. Hung from the tree, or nestled in a stocking, this bully stick is a sweet treat for any pooch!

2. Bright, shiny & new! If that’s what you’re looking for, this page has got what you need!

3. Have a Holly Jolly Christmas by keeping up with this Social Page’s great festivities!

4. Santa Paws says, “Forget Rudolph! I’m putting these on my reindeer the next time it’s cloudy out!”

5. Sorry, Santa Paws! Even though your Reindeer are quite handsome, this daily feature is just for the dogs!

6. On the 6^th Day of Christmas my true love gave to me: A 10% Discount for a Referral!

7. If your dog is Walking in a Winter Wonderland, make snowflakes a fashion statement!

8. Don’t let them fool ya. Reindeer are really short and fuzzy.

9. How does Santa Paws get all of his ideas for Christmas? Probably from your pins and boards.

10. Santa doesn’t get the Sunday inserts, but he is always up for a good deal! 

When you've found all 10 gifts, make sure to enter your answers (just web addresses!) in numbered (1-10) format to the OfferPop App! http://bit.ly/VwWsW4

Your dog has lots of fun gifts and goodies headed his way this Holiday Season! BestBullySticks.com knows this gifting season is another great excuse to spoil your dog with awesome toys. But, do you know if these toys are really good for your dog? December is Safe Toy & Gifts Month and BBS wants to help raise awareness of what makes a truly good dog toy because we know what your four-legged friend means to you. Here are a few tips to remember to ensure the toys you buy you dog this Holiday are safe.

Quick Tips for A Safe Dogs Toy

Parts & Pieces – If a dog toy has small parts or construction that isn’t sturdy, these can quickly become choking hazards for your dog. Less is more—toys devoid of frills and decoration are likely to have fewer parts. Make sure your dog’s toy is durable and can withstand many hours of play.

Squeakers & Filling – Dogs can destruct a toy in a matter of minutes if it isn’t durable or they have a strong desire to play. Squeakers in toys can really get dogs going, but if left unsupervised, these can become dangerous. Filling in stuffed toys, whether beads or fluffy stuffing, can block your dog’s respiratory passages.

Size Matters – A large mouth and a small toy don’t mix. Your dog could inadvertently swallow a toy too small for their size. Match your dog’s size with their “prey,” such as a Labrador Retriever with a duck.

For Dogs Only – Giving your dog a toy that designed for them is important. Most toy makers realize the needs of your dog and the power of their jaws. Children’s toys can potentially be given to dogs if they are safe for children 3-years and older.

At BestBullySticks.com, we think that safe and fun can be one in the same, which is why we carry the safest and most fun dog toys around! Check out our entire dog toy line or go with a sure bet like a Planet Dog Ball, A Cheerful Pet Soft Dog Toys or a West Paw Dog Toy are sure to keep your dog entertained for years to come. 

When your dog wags his tail, you know that he is excited, but is he content? BestBullySticks.com knows that you try to provide your dog with the absolute best, but your dog’s happiness is more than just two meals a day and a belly rub. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a way to look at human motivation by piecing out essential physical, emotional and mental needs. With dogs being highly social creatures, many of these principles can be applied to develop a more complete four-legged best friend. Read on to find out how you really can have a happier dog.

Physiological (Pyhsical Needs)
Fresh Clean Water – Your dog’s water should be refreshed daily and free of debris. If a water bowl is kept outside, make sure it’s not stagnant (this can breed disease), frozen in winter or overheated in summer.

Good Nutrition – Every dog owner will have a different recipe for success with their dog’s food. There is no one right answer, but feeding your dog healthy and nutritious meals is important. Talk to your vet about good feeding options for your dog. Make sure your dog is in a healthy weight range as well; overweight dogs are very unhappy. Treating your dog is something that shouldn’t be hard either. A good bully stick or all-natural chew from BBS will guarantee your dog is getting a healthy, nutritious treat.

Exercise – Is your dog getting enough exercise? For the best health, your dog needs to expend their energy (which they always have plenty of). Exercise will make your dog’s life longer and fuller and prevent compulsive disorders or unwanted behavior. Breeds are different in their exercise needs, but all dogs do need it.

Hygiene – As much as possible, your dog needs to stay clean so they are comfortable in their own body and skin. Little things like dirty ears, long nails or tartar on teeth can lead to very serious and painful problems. Keeping a clean, brushed coat, trimmed nails, clean ears and teeth are one less potential discomfort your dog has to feel.

Chewing – Unlike humans, dogs have a need to chew. Providing the proper toys and chews will help them meet this desire without taking it out on your belongings.

A Place to “Go” – It’s very important for dogs to have a consistent place to use the bathroom away from their “den.” A highly normal dog will eliminate away from where they eat and sleep. Doing otherwise means they feel as if they aren’t given proper time or a place to do so. Read more