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Hiking the wilderness trails with your dog is a fun & healthy way to promote the bonding experience. Remember safety first! With a few trail etiquette do's & don'ts tips you and your hiking buddy will be on the trails and exploring the great outdoors in no time.

DO's:

1. Keep your dog on a tight leash so he or she does not wander into trouble. Hiking in the great outdoors is exhilarating but full of potential hazards for your dog, including rattlesnake bites and falls.

2. Be a responsible dog owner & always pick up after your dog on the trails.

3. Keep a watch on your dog at all time while he or she is exploring the trails since dogs have a tendency to chase after critters.

4. Be polite! Make room for other hikers on the trails. Pull your dog to side when passing walkers and hikers without dogs.

5. Respect the trail rules! Some hiking trails allow you to let your dog off leash while others require you to keep them on a six foot leash.

6. Hike with your dog only on trails that are clearly well-marked and well-graded; avoid hiking on unmarked, over grown & poorly-maintained trails which can signal danger ahead.

7. Pack enough food and water to sustain both you and your dog for the duration of your hike. A strenuous or lengthy hike can quickly deplete and dehydrate  you and your dog.

8. Bring a basic first aid kit with you when out hiking with your dog for those just in case moments. It is so easy for your rambunctious & excited hiking dog to get bite or cut on the hike.

DON'TS:

1. Don't let your dog wander off from the pack and destroy vegetation or disturb the wildlife.
2. Don't be a push over on the trail. The trail is for everyone to enjoy so allow plenty of room for passerbyer's.
3. Don't let your dog approach other dogs on the trail with an owners permissions. Safety first. As much as you want your pup to have fun, roam around, and meet & sniff nice people on the trail.  Keep in mind that some people  and dogs hiking may not want your dog greeting, jumping & sniffing them. Save that for the dog park or a future playdate.

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Is your dog experiencing  diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain after eating? Then your dog probably has a sensitive stomach. Belly aches are come complaints among the canine community and belly rubs may be in order.

Some dogs are prone to sensitive stomachs and require a more stricter diet. Luckily, we came across a wonderful Oatmeal Rice Dog Recipe on ehow which is perfect for dogs with sensitive tummies & digestive problems.

Ingredients:

1 cup oatmeal

1 cup of cooked brown rice

1/8 cup wild rice

1/4 cup pinto beans

2 tbsp. honey-sweetened peanut butter

2 tsp. sunflower seeds

1 tsp. flax seeds

1 tsp. canola oil

Instructions:

1. Place the oatmeal in a medium bowl. Add 1 cup of hot water and let it sit for five minutes. While the mixture is standing, mash the pinto beans in a small bowl. Add the pinto beans and peanut butter to the oatmeal and rice mixture and stir well.

2. Grind the sunflower and flax seeds in a grinder. Add to the mixture along with the canola oil and stir.

3. Microwave for one minute just before serving.

4.  Serve:  This recipe feeds one small dog for a day. For larger breeds, double or triple the recipe.

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With recent pet food recalls many pet owners are opting to make their own dog food to gain peace of mind & save on cost. Contrary to popular belief gathering up last night dinner leftovers and throwing them in your dogs dish is not the same as making nutritional homemade dog food. Remember that not all human food is good for your dog to devour.

Although recycling your dinner leftovers sounds like a tempting, easy, quick & simple solution it can be hazardous to your dogs health. So for your pets safety & overall well-being here is a better solution for all you Suzy homemakers, health conscious pups & dog loving DIYer's.  Into the kitchen we go! Making dry dog food from scratch is a simple process using fresh & healthy ingredients. With so many wonderful recipes to choose this is sure to please any finicky or fussy canine of all breeds, shapes & sizes. Making homemade dry dog food puts you in control over what your loyal companion consumes. You can feel good knowing you feed your dog preservative-free, nutritional food.

So what are the benefits of homemade dog food?

1. Prevent or reduce the risk of a number of health problems that result from eating potentially toxic or contaminated commercially prepared items. While providing your dog with essential nutrients & minerals for healthy life.

2. With the current state of the economy it can also be easier on your pockets & reduce overall cost of each meal. You can save big by buying whole grains & staples in bulk.

3. Feeding a dog freshly prepared food instead of commercial products filled with additives and preservatives may also give them more energy and reduce the risk of obesity.

4.  Homemade dog foods usually cause fewer allergic reactions than commercial dog foods. Easier to manage a dogs diet who have food allergies & sensitivities.

So, whats the scoop on homemade dog food ingredients?

1. Pet owners need to use fresh and natural ingredients, and ensure that every meal is nutritionally balanced. Your dogs diet should consist of protein & carbohydrates.

Protein ingredients include: skinless roasted chicken breast , ground beef, lamb chop, Atlantic salmon,  hard boiled whole egg, cottage cheese & tofu

Carbohydrates ingredients include: long-grained brown or white rice, pasta, white potatoes, sweet potatoes,  oats, pearled barley, couscous, dry tapioca

2. Remember not all vegetables are good for your canine & their digestion. Choose asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and zucchini. Cook vegetables with hard rinds prior to feeding. Select darker vegetables, because they are typically higher in nutritional value.

3. Process all vegetables before adding them into the dog food, as many are hard to digest. Use the puree setting on your blender to guarantee that the mixture is as smooth as possible.

4. Avoid meats that are more prone to carry parasites such as Trichinosis, as dogs are sensitive to contracting the disease from eating raw, unclean or ill-prepared meats. Cook all meats thoroughly and dice into small pieces before feeding them to your dog or adding them to a mixture.

5. Select lean protein sources such as chicken, tuna, venison, beef and small amounts of organ meats. Too much liver, for example, can cause bloating and diarrhea.

6. Eggs are a safe, strong source of lean protein. Add them to dog food mixtures or simply drop a well cooked, scrambled egg or two into the dog bowl as a treat. Don't feed them to your dog raw or undercooked.

7. Follow the general proportion of 1 part lean protein to 2 parts vegetables when making dog food at home.

8. Because homemade dog food doesn't have preservatives and additives, the pet owner will need to monitor the food regularly to make sure it does not spoil.

9.  If you are going to make your dogs food be sure to consult with your vet or nutritional pet expert for advice to help you develop a well-balanced, nutritionally complete diet for your dog to meet his or her specific needs.

What foods should your dog avoid?

There are several foods that are toxic to pets and can cause your dog to get deathly ill. Here are a few things you should avoid putting into your homemade dog food. Grapes, raisins, chocolate, artificial sweeteners, raw meat, onions, garlic and artificial fats should not be on your pets grocery list.

Droolworthy Homemade Dry Dog Food Recipe

Here's a wonderful delicious, easy & healthy homemade dry dog food recipe that Fido will love.

Ingredients:

2 ½-cups of whole wheat flour
1 ½-cups of brewer's yeast
½-cup of nonfat, dry powdered milk
½-cup of cornmeal
4 ½-cups of water
3 medium eggs
2-tsp. of flaxseed oil
2-tbsp. of natural peanut butter
½-cup of pureed cauliflower
½-cup of pureed zucchini
½-cup of pureed green beans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Wash cauliflower, zucchini and green beans. Combine vegetables in food processor with ½-cup of water and puree until completely smooth.
3. Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Add 3 medium eggs and blend thoroughly.
4. Add wet vegetable puree, remaining 4 cups of water, flaxseed oil and peanut butter. Mix together until consistency is homogenous and resembles a thin pancake batter.
5. Pour mixture onto cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
6. Let the hard sheet of kibble dry, break into bite size pieces, and store refrigerated in freezer bags or plastic containers. The food will stay fresh for up to five weeks. Freezing is also an option if you want to make your dog food in bulk.

Servings:

This recipe yields 30 cups of dry dog food.

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Website Redesign Coming, For Easier Shopping!

As bestbullysticks.com continues to grow, we have listened to your requests for easier navigation and refined categories for our growing catalog of items. Over the next week, you will notice that we are adding:

*A dynamic brand menu to search for particular brands of products
*A dynamic product menu
*Fewer shopping categories on the "Shop Now" landing page, so you can find things more quickly

We want your bestbullysticks.com shopping experience to be truly enjoyable, so please let us know what you think of our website changes.

Please check our website often, as we are soon going to expand-at record pace-to include some amazing new stuff! Make sure to check out our growing selection of dog treats, dog chews, and of course our  bully sticks .

Missing a Bone?

Can't seem to find your dogs favorite bone? If there is a particular type of dog bone or treat you would like to see offered on bestbullysticks.com, please let us know and we will do our best to make it happen!

We continue to try and add these new recommendations as quick as we can, so even if you want a toy or a leash let us know and we will consider adding it!

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!

News worth barking, tweeting & blogging about! Refer-A-Friend now offering a 12% discount per referral, through October 31st, 2009

Many of you have taken advantage of our Refer-a-Friend/Family Member promotion, and we extend our heartfelt thanks for that-it's the biggest compliment you can give us. Due to the overwhelming success of the program, we have decided to make it permanent!

Are you new to Refer-A-Friend? It's simple! Here's how it works:

*Your friend or family member place their first order with Best Bully Sticks.
*On that first order, your friend or family member types your name and the words "Refer-A-Friend" in the "Comments" section.
*We send you a coupon code for 12% off once the order is placed!

There are no limits to the Refer-A-Friend promotion, so you save 12% off our products every time a new friend or family member places their first order!

Missing a Bone?

If there is a particular type of dog bone you would like to see offered on bestbullysticks.com, please let us know and we will do our best to make it happen!  We continue to try and add these new recommendations as quick as we can, so even if you want a toy or a leash let us know and we will consider adding it!

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