Best Bully Sticks knows that our product is a great chew that dogs just go crazy for! BUT what else do you think your dog would do with a Best Bully Stick? This week we're asking for creative uses for bully sticks! Show us the most creative use you can come up with for Best Bully Sticks, by uploading a PHOTO or VIDEO to our Facebook Fan Page.  The most "liked" photo or video will win $125 & $75 Gift Certificates from BBS!

For example, upload a photo of your dog using bully sticks as birthday candles, or upload a video of your dog using the bully sticks as bowling pins.  Any BBS treat or chew will work! Just show us creative and alternative uses for your dog's favorite treat! Just remember, be tactful and have fun!

Rules and Regulations

• Upload a photo or video of an alternative and creative use for a Best Bully Stick
• The most "liked" photo or video will win??
• Contest ends Friday 2/24/12 @ 3pm EST.
• 1st Place: $125 gift certificate
• 2nd Place: $75 gift certificate

Mmmmm..Turkey

The tantalizing aroma of turkey, dressing & pumpkin pie will cause anyone to drool and drive a hungry dog to paw-lift the turkey. Even the most behaved and well-trained dog have been known to help themselves to a drumstick or two. However, it is important to remember that some of our Thanksgiving food favorites are toxic to pet and can cause death or illness, they should be avoided. When feasting & filling your hungry belly on the Thanksgiving bounty that you slaved feverishly in the kitchen to prepare please keep these holiday pet safety tips in mind. Taking a few precautions to keep your pet safe and the holidays full of bliss.

1. Keep pets on normal diet. Feeding turkey & sides to your dog or cat can cause him or her unwanted abdominal pain, vomiting or diarrhea. Not to mention can add a few unhealthy & unnecessary pounds to your pets waistline.

2. No Table Scraps Please! Do not give in to your pets pleading eyes & begging whines. Make sure to inform visiting guest and family to not indulge your pets with table scraps or sweets. Food high in sodium and other fatty foods like poultry skin, beef or port fat should not be on your dogs feasting menu. These foods, although tasty can cause an inflammation of pancreas. Pancreatitis is potentially life-threatening condition.

So what are some foods for your pet to avoid? Turkey skin, macadamia nuts, turkey bones, sage, chocolate, onions, nutmeg, grapes, raisins, sweets and the list goes on. So before the holidays arrive, be aware of what human foods are toxic to dogs and cats and keep the ASPCA pet poison control center number (888-426-4435) handy on the fridge.

3. Safely discard turkey string that tied the legs. Make sure to properly dispose of used aluminum foil, turkey pop ups, skewers, string, oven bags, whole lead seasonings plastic wrap, and wax paper that has been nicely flavored with turkey juice and all the fixing. Your pet will be tempted to lick and swallow which can lead to choking or  intestinal obstruction. One trick  is to put them in a sheet of unused foil as you prepare your dishes then wrap them up and place in the garbage that has a tight fitting lid. The foil will minimize the smell.

4. Secure the garbage can perimeter. If you haven't already realized pets are scavengers and will wolf down anything that appears to be edible eye candy, especially if it smells good enough to eat or chew. Dogs are infamous for trash can tipping and dumpster diving. As an unsuspecting loving pet owner preoccupied with entertaining guest you may not realize that your dog has just sneaked off to his quiet spot to munch on a deadly snack.

5. Death by Chocolate. Although one of life simple pleasures chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which is toxic to pets health resulting in rapid breathing and hyperactivity.

6. Don't give your dog the wish bone as a chew toy or treat. Turkey, duck, geese & bird bones are dangerous for pets because they can easily become brittle, sharp, and splinter. If chewed can lodge in the esophagus or cause  stomach irritation or intestinal obstruction & trauma. Bones can puncture dogs intestine and cause fatal internal bleeding.

7. Minimize pets stress levels with daily routine. It is important that you maintain your pets regular schedule for feeding and exercise even in the midst of preparing frantically for the Holiday's. It is so easy to neglect pets during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and for pets to become insecure. make sure you set aside quality time to spend with your pet.

8. Stay home & watch the parade. Large crowds & parades can be stressful for pets or can become lost in the crowd. Consider letting your pet enjoy the Macy's Day Parade & holiday festivities from the comforts of home, the best seat in the house.

9. Check Water Supply. Make sure your paw pal has fresh water and a clean water bowl at all times. With relatives and children running around your pets water dish is bound to spill over.

10. Provide a quiet refuge for your animal. It is important that your pet has a quite place to get a time out or take a nap away from holiday guest, friends & family. Perhaps, your dog has a crate or you place your dog or cat bed in his own personal suite with a sign that says “Do Not Disturb”.

11. Wear ID! In the awful event your dog or cat becomes lost, it is important to keep current registration and identification tags on you pet. With guests coming in and out of your home, it is very easy for a door to be left ajar and for your animal to wander off after kids or to the neighbors for a bite to eat.

Best Bully Sticks News!

How Can You Give Back To Barkworthy Rescues and Shelters Across the Globe? Click to Give a $1 at Checkout!

Well, we we tell you how you can help Best Bully Sticks support them. With your help we can save lives one $1 at a time and no animal needs to suffer.

Participate in our Best Bully Sticks $1 Donation Program by shopping on www.bestbullysticks.com and clicking to donate a $1 at checkout. For every $1 you donate at checkout we will donate a $1 with a 100% of the proceeds going to rescues and shelters in need across the country. The money raised will help with out reach, basic animal necessities and rescue programs. Donations raised monthly by you will be given to 3 lucky rescues during our ongoing monthly Best Bully Sticks Rescue Shelter Giveaway.

NEW! PRICE-MATCH GUARANTEE!

We are so confident that we offer the best prices at www.bestbullysticks.com that we now match ANY online vendor price on any item we sell!

If you find anything on bestbullysticks.com for less on another website (excluding Amazon and Ebay), let us know and we’ll credit the difference to you. It must be the same item. For bulk items, we’ll try our best to match the price. Email us at bbinfo@bestbullysticks.com with any questions or to take advantage of this great new service.

Is your dog  barking for his or her time in the spotlight?

If you would like your dog spotlighted or want to recommend a dog breed you love for our next  Best Bully Sticks Spotlight on a Breed entry please send us an email or tweet @bestbullysticks. Don’t forget to send over a photogenic pic of your dog as well.

Give the gift of  a good chew.  Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews, and of course our  bully sticks .

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a  great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

The Benefits of Gift Cards!

1. Since very few people will actually tell you what they truly want as a gift, a gift card can eliminate the disappointment that is evident when you get someone something that they do not enjoy. With a gift card, the receiver is free to pick out whatever they choose, instead of relying on your psychic abilities to provide a good present.

2. Gift cards make perfect last minute presents. Whether you are celebrating the arrival of a new pet, bark-day, or decking the halls with your pet this howliday, gift cards are great for any occasion.

3. Foolproof white elephant gift that anyone could appreciate. Perfect for any secret gift exchange.

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

Bark the Word! Join the Best Bully Sticks Free Affiliate Program & Earn 6% Commission or 6% Product Discount

We are committed to bringing you GREAT prices, selection and service to keep you barking for more! We are always excited to add new products on www.bestbullysticks.com with something for everyone.

No matter the size of your dog, our dog chews and treats will be exactly what they’ve been wanting. With our chews for dogs, you can be sure that your dog is getting a treat that they’ll enjoy and is good for them at the same time, making sure that your dog will be healthy for years to come while enjoying a treat they can’t get enough of. If you have something you would like to see us add to our catalog please let us know!

Introducing our Beef Back Strap!

We are excited to bring to you, the beef back strap. Like all of our beef products, these are from free range grass fed cows from South America and contain no additives or preservatives. They are a cartilage piece from the back and have a similar consistency to that of the beef tendon (but much bigger). They are approximately 6″ – 8″ long per piece and have little to no odor. Although they may not last as long as a bully stick, they are sure to add variety to your pooch’s treat regime!

Give the gift of  a good chew.  Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews, and of course our  bully sticks . Try our NEW Odorless Odor free all natural free range bully sticks!

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Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a  great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

The Benefits of Gift Cards!

1. Since very few people will actually tell you what they truly want as a gift, a gift card can eliminate the disappointment that is evident when you get someone something that they do not enjoy. With a gift card, the receiver is free to pick out whatever they choose, instead of relying on your psychic abilities to provide a good present.

2. Gift cards make perfect last minute presents. Whether you are celebrating the arrival of a new pet, bark-day, or decking the halls with your pet this howliday, gift cards are great for any occasion.

3. Foolproof white elephant gift that anyone could appreciate. Perfect for any secret gift exchange.

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A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

Bark the Word! Join the Best Bully Sticks Free Affiliate Program & Earn 6% Commission or 6% Product Discount

Our friend & loyal tail wagging customer Kasha sent us over a wonderful chew-monial letter & pics of her enjoying our bully sticks . So sit, stay and read awhile because we would love to share it with you. We love keeping dogs chew happy, safe and tails wagging. Our treats will put any dog in a treat induced coma & cause drooling at the mouth. Be fair warned that dogs love the taste & will bark for more, so you may want to order a year supply! Thanks Kasha for sharing your Best Bully Sticks chew-monial, keep them coming our way! If you have a chew-monial to share please email us at bestbullysticks@gmail.com

Hello Best Bully Sticks,

My name is Kasha the Dainty Great Dane.  I'm a rescue Great Dane and I'll be 8 years old in January 2010.  I've lived with my mom and dad now a little over 2 years and as far as they know I've never had a Bully Stick.  Mom heard about these things from a great dane friend of ours and thought she would try them so she went online and ordered the Large Dog Sample Package of Bully Sticks from you and let me tell you they were DELICIOUS...ok...I've only had 2 of them so far but YUMMERS!  Mom has a dog blog and she will be posting pictures of me on her blog enjoying these treats with information about your store...I hope that is ok with you.  Mom also wants to enter some pictures in your monthly photo contests.  Feel free to use any of them you like.  Thanks again for the goodies.

AARF,

Kasha the Dainty Great Dane

The first picture is of me receiving my package from you.

Here I am enjoying my 1st Bully Stick

Yummers -- what cha lookin' at? Leave me alone don't you see I'm busy here.

Hey - give me back my Bully Stick!

ENTER Johann the Dog Giveaway! Best Bully Sticks Proud Sponsors of Johanns Howling Howliday Giveaway 2009

Reduce, Reuse, Rewoof this Christmas- Check out our Planet Dog Toys!

We are happy to announce the arrival of an eco-friendly, interactive line of dog toys that you can add to your collection of natural dog treats and chews from Best Bully Sticks. Planet Dog has been known as the industry’s leading socially responsible, values-based company, bringing people and dogs together for fun and mutual support. Whether your dog is young or an old soul, we offer something for every pup. These bright and exciting dog toys are made from safe, non-toxic & recyclable material and contain a special treat spot that can be filled with kibble, spreads and other special treats. For those of you who have dogs who love tennis balls, Planet Dog’s toys are a great non-toxic alternative, that will provide for the same long lasting excitement.

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Give the gift of  a good chew.  Delicious & all natural, the way nature intended!

Please make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews, and of course our  bully sticks . Try our NEW Odorless Odor free all natural free range bully sticks!

_____________________________________________________

Take The Guessing Out Of Gift Giving With A Best Bully Stick Gift Certificate!

But what do you do for the pampered pup or feline that has everything? Hmmm..For the pet that has everything give a Best Bully’s Gift Certificate and take the guessing out of gift giving! This is a  great way for you to give that furry special someone in your life or loving pet owner a special gift by allowing them to select the exact products their furry companion are looking for.

The Benefits of Gift Cards!

1. Since very few people will actually tell you what they truly want as a gift, a gift card can eliminate the disappointment that is evident when you get someone something that they do not enjoy. With a gift card, the receiver is free to pick out whatever they choose, instead of relying on your psychic abilities to provide a good present.

2. Gift cards make perfect last minute presents. Whether you are celebrating the arrival of a new pet, bark-day, or decking the halls with your pet this howliday, gift cards are great for any occasion.

3. Foolproof white elephant gift that anyone could appreciate. Perfect for any secret gift exchange.

______________________________________________________

A picture is worth a thousand words, or shall we say free bully sticks!

Our photo gallery is growing constantly, please submit a photo of your dog enjoying any of our products to enter our twice monthly contest! Each month we will have a drawing on those customers who submitted pictures to the gallery and a winner will be chosen and posted on the site. The winner will win more bully sticks!

Bark the Word! Join the Best Bully Sticks Free Affiliate Program & Earn 6% Commission or 6% Product Discount

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