Keeping Your Puppy Busy: The Benefits of Bully Sticks
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The Bully Stick: one of the best-kept secrets.
A bully stick is a healthy treat that helps us keep Ellie and Emma entertained.
Trust me, when you have a puppy, this is a huge WIN!
I’ve used bully sticks countless times to entertain Emma, such as:
✅ While on Zoom calls
✅ Relaxing at a winery
✅ Meal prepping & grilling outside
✅ When visitors are over
✅ Watching a movie & playing board games
✅ Reading & relaxing in peace
✅ To help with crate training
In fact, I gave Emma a bully stick within hours of coming home.
Not only do bully sticks positively entertain your dog, but they are loaded with other additional benefits.
🔸 Improves oral hygeine/health
🔸 Promotes strong jaw muscles
🔸 Provides mental stimulation
🔸 Stimulate a release of endorphins
🔸 Break down easily in the stomach
🔸 Great alternative to rawhide or manufactured chews
However, with all this good comes serious danger.
The last inch of a bully stick can result in choking or blockage in your dog’s intestinal tract.
Luckily, I found a device to keep Ellie and Emma safe.
Meet the Bow Wow Buddy, a safety device that tightly grips the bully stick and prevents dogs from swallowing and choking on the last little bit.
This safety device allows your pup to enjoy the benefits of long-term chews while reducing the risks of choking.
After learning about the possible harm of the end of a bully stick, I’ve made it a priority to share this information with other pet parents. I HIGHLY recommend every dog uses the Bow Wow Buddy.
Do yourself a favor and invest in your dog’s health today.
Learn more about bully sticks and a Bow Wow Buddy
There are 5 size options for bully sticks:
Thin
Midsize
Thick
Jumbo
Extra Jumbo
For reference, our golden retrievers have…
Emma (puppy): Midsize
Ellie (adult dog): Thick
There are sizes for every breed.
X-Small - best for dogs under 15 lbs.
Small - best for dogs 15-30 lbs.
Medium - best for dogs 30-50 lbs.
Large - best for dogs 50-75 lbs.
X-Large - best for dogs 75-100 lbs.
XX-Large - best for dogs 100+ lbs.
For reference, our golden retrievers have…
Emma (puppy): Medium
Ellie (adult dog): Large
Notice that each size Bow Wow Buddy is indicated with a different color.
Note about Bow Wow Buddy for Large Breed Puppies
I started our 8-week-old golden retriever puppy, Emma, with a small, then got a medium within two months.
If you have a large breed I would go larger, so you do not have to buy a new Buddy right away.
Bow Wow Labs is a one-stop shop!
You can quickly and easily purchase bully sticks and the life-protecting Bow Wow Buddy all through Bow Wow Labs.
I like Bow Wow Now, their subscription service which sends Emma and Ellie replacement bully sticks every month.
Bow Wow Buddy Starter Kit
This is how we got started with Ellie:
1 Bow Wow Buddy - choose the right size based on your dog's weight
1 pack of 5 Bow Wow Labs premium, hand-selected 6-inch bully sticks that match your size Bow Wow Buddy
1 sealable stay-fresh jar
Questions?
I get a lot of direct messages about Ellie and Emma’s Bow Wow Buddies and bully sticks. I’ll try and answer the most commonly asked questions here. Additional questions can be posted in the comments section of this blog.
Can I use ANY bully stick?
Not all bully sticks are created equally. I highly recommend Bow Wow Lab’s Safe Fit Bully Sticks for these reasons:
Single-ingredient treat
From grass-fed cattle -- free of hormones
Free of all chemicals
Low in fat and high in protein, making them a healthier longer-term chew
Helps remove plaque and tartar to support dental health
Satisfies your dog’s instinctual desire for protein!
How to Use the Bow Wow Buddy in 5 Easy Steps
Step 1: Gather a bully stick, Bow Wow Buddy, and your pup
Step 2: Insert bully stick
Step 3: Twist to lock
Step 4: Give to your pup
Step 5: Relax!
@elliegoldenlife The lifesaving Bow Wow Buddy! Promo GOLDEN @bowwowlabs #dog #goldenretrieverlife ♬ sunet original - Raluca Dumitru
How long does a bully stick last?
I typically give it to our puppy, Emma, 1-2x per day for around 20 minutes. It takes her around 3-4 days to finish a stick.
Ellie is more of a super chewer so a thick bully stick typically lasts 30 minutes.
How do I save a half-eaten bully stick?
When Ellie or Emma are done chewing, I rinse off the bully stick and place it in the refrigerator. This helps prevent bacteria growth and I grab it from the refrigerator next time, ensure the bully stick is locked in place, and give it back to Emma or Ellie.
How do I make sure the bully stick is secure?
Using the knob on the side of the Bow Wow Buddy, unscrew the bolt enough for the Safe Fit Bully Stick™ to fit in the center hole.
Hold the Bow Wow Buddy so that the hole is in the center of your palm, and insert the Safe Fit Bully Stick into the hole. The bottom of the Safe Fit Bully Stick should rest on your hand and be even with the bottom edge of the Bow Wow Buddy.
To tighten it in place, twist the knob in a clockwise position until the pointed end of the bolt pushes into the Safe Fit Bully Stick.
Once the knob is all the way tight, give the Safe Fit Bully Stick a tug to make sure it is snug.
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Reviews from our crew
“I like the Bow Wow Buddy because my girls are safe.”
Kevin
“I can read a book in peace.”
Katie
“I like bully sticks because if Emma gets one then I get one.”
Ellie
“I get to go on more adventures with my family.”
Emma
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