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August 6, 2008

Best Bully Sticks Affiliate Program

We are very excited to launch our new affiliate commission program. This is a great way to earn extra money for breeders, rescue groups, meet up groups, fly ball teams, shelters, breed associations, and yourself. If you have a space on the web like a blog, website, etc.. all you have to do is join our affiliate program and begin earning donations for your organization immediately. Unlike a lot of programs out there where commission is split we are giving a full 6% on any sale that is made through your web medium. If nothing else, it is worth signing up to earn a 6% discount on all of your own purchases!

Affiliate programs work as follows.....the affiliate (breeder,rescue) receives a unique ID code and banner to put on their website or blog, when someone leaves their website by clicking on a Best Bully Sticks banner the unique ID code follows them to Best Bully Sticks and allows us to track sales for commission purposes; it is as simple as that!~ If you have questions about eligibility or how it all works please give us a call or email.

Be sure to keep checking in on the blog and the site because we are going to be launching our most exciting lines of all natural dog treats and chews ever, within the next two months.

You can find out more about the Best Bully Sticks Affiliate Program Here

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August 3, 2008

Greatest American Dog 4

Greatest American Dog 4

The quick challenge for this week was entitled "Take it or Leave it", during the challenge the owners had to predict whether their dogs were going to take an item or leave the item where it was originally placed. The items ranged from steak to butter and it was interesting to see who "knew" what their dog would do. In the end, JD and Galaxy came out of top!

For the rest of the show, owners were given words at random that they had to get their dog to portray during a photo shoot. The words went from angry to loving. JD also won this challenge as Galaxy was picked for the best picture. Galaxy had the word "sneaky", and in our opinion, did an excellent job with the word! For her talent she is having that picture featured in an upcoming issue of the Dog Fancy magazine.

I must say that we were disappointed with this episode mainly because Tillman and Ron were voted off of the show. I thought that they were an awesome team, and we will surely miss him going forward. Tillman was the farting, burping, skateboarding, and surfing Bull Dog. They had the word "lazy" during the photo shoot, and the judges just felt that the picture wasn't that great. Brandi and Beacon and Teresa and Leroy rounded out the bottom three for the show this week. I think that the general consensus in the house is that everyone is hoping that Brandi and Beacon are next to go.

We will continue to keep you up to date, and as always make sure to check out our ever growing catalog of all natural dog chews, treats, and bully sticks!

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August 2, 2008

Stuffed Gullets/Bully Sticks/Zukes

Stuffed Gullets/Bully Sticks/Zukes

We wanted to let all of you know about new products in each of these categories. We have had MANY requests for our old stuffed gullets that came in 6" and 12" sizes and we are finally happy to be able to re-introduce them. They are lightly smoked and have a stronger consistency than the ones that are baked. Either way please let us know which you would prefer and we will try to accommodate you!

For our bully sticks we are re-launching sold older sizes as well! We are back in stock on 11-11.5" thick, 11" standard, 5" braided, and 12" thick bully sticks. Please work with us as our stock changes rapidly, if a bully stick product is available for purchase on the site it is available for sale.

We are also proud to announce the launch of a new flavor of Zukes treats. Zuke's Mini-Naturals have already been a big hit but we are now also carrying the Chicken flavor. Zuke's Mini-Naturals are now available in Chicken, Salmon, and Peanut butter; these are great all natural dog training treats!

Stay tuned for August's newsletter we will have some very exciting product launches that are sure to keep the dogs' happy. As always, if there are products out there that you feel would make a good additional to our catalog of all natural dog chews and treats please let us know!

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July 28, 2008

Top Ten Pet Friendly US Cities

Just because the travel season is just about over doesn't mean that you should already be looking ahead to your next family vacation, and that includes your four legged family members. Picking places that will welcome your dog with arms as open as those that welcome you can be tricky, so here's a list of ten of the top pet friendly cities in the United States.

San Diego, California

Thanks to the warm climate, this is a year round playground for pets and pet lovers. With locations like the Otay Ranch Town Shopping Center, which has an off-leash park as part of the facility, and a number of pet friendly restaurants like Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar, this is the ideal location for the pet lover with travel on their mind.

Long Beach, California

Home to the Most Beautiful Bulldog Competition, Easter and Howl o'ween parades, and the only off-leash dog park in LA County. With restaurants and bars that cater to both people and their dogs, this is a great spot to enjoy a refreshing lunch while your dog enjoys dog treats right next to you.

Carmel, California

Home to the pet friendly Cypress Inn on Lincoln Street (co-owned by the legendary Doris Day), this city is great for the active pet family as it features numerous walking tours to enjoy the towns scenic charms.

Portland, Oregon

Home to The Lucky Labrador Brewing Company, this brewery is the perfect place for you to take the edge off after a long day of travel with one of their dog-inspired brews while your dog relaxes beside you. If you need something to wake you up instead, the Iron Mutt Coffee Company is perfect for getting your caffeine fix while your dog enjoys either a Himalayan Dog Chew from you, or a free dog biscuit from the employees.

Seattle, Washington

When staying in Seattle, the Pensione Nichols Bed and Breakfast should be first on your list thanks to their pet-friendly standards and great location. From there it's easy to enjoy many of Seattle's pet-friendly amenities, especially since well-behaved dogs are allowed on all of Seattle's buses and trains. Couple that with numerous eateries that welcome well-behaved pets and it's easy to see why Seattle is one of the top pet-friendly cities in the country.

Chicago, Illinois

While the Cubs might not be winning the World Series just yet, the White Sox do offer a Dog Day baseball game every spring. Numerous upscale hotels such as the Hotel Burnham and Hotel Monaco welcome dogs of all sizes, and Lake Michigan offers more than 18 miles of paved trails that are great for exercising both you and your dog. At the end of the day, swing by Cucina's on either N. Sedgwick or W. Diversey where your dog will be served a complimentary bowl of pasta before you give him a bully stick to really enjoy.

New York City, New York

Many of the most upscale and fashionable hotels in this city open their doors to dogs, including the Soho Grand Hotel and the Muse Hotel. The NYC Dog Walking Tour is a great way to see the city and get your dog some much needed exercise, and of course there's always a carriage ride through Central Park to really enjoy the sites of the city.

Orlando, Florida

When in Orlando, be sure to visit Sam Snead's, the location where Governor Jeb Bush signed the doggy dining law that allows well-behaved dogs to sit with their owners at outside locations. Thanks to the location of Disney World and Universal Studios, many hotels in the area are pet friendly and even offer dog-sitting services while you and your family go and enjoy the park.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

All about nature and the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is a great place for dogs that love to romp and have fun. With numerous nature preserves and parks where you can let your dog off the leash and just run and enjoy themselves, it's easy to forget that Colorado Springs also offers many pet friendly hotels where both you and your dog can be spoiled and pampered.

Austin, Texas

Boasting 12 off-leash parks, Austin is a dream come true for both pet owners and the pets themselves. Whether cooling off in the creek at Bull Creek District Park or taking a tour of the city in horse-drawn carriage, there are plenty of ways for your dog to enjoy themselves while in Austin. Plenty of restaurants and stores welcome dogs, so be sure to take them out with you when you're hitting the town and enjoy the sites of this beautiful Texas city with your best four-legged friends.

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July 27, 2008

Texas Taffy

Texas Taffy

We are proud to announce the newest addition to our growing catalog Texas Taffy! Texas Taffy is made from the backstrap of a cow and we would consider it more of a chew for smaller dogs (under 30 pounds) and more of a treat for medium to large dogs. They are about 8-12" in length and are made from USDA sourced ingredients in the US. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find things for dogs made in the US, but we are committed to finding and sourcing the BEST products for your dogs! If you are concerned about US made dog treats please visit our selection of Plato Pet Treats which are all made in the US; some are even certified organic.

Texas Taffy is like a long flat piece of beef jerky and is sure to please your dogs! It also only has beef as an ingredient, as a rule of thumb we tend to like single ingredient treats and chews unless supplements are added.

Texas Taffy