Fart Busters Really Work!
Bark Stix makes a fantastic treat called Fart Busters which, you guessed it, are supposed to help lessen the occurence of dog farts! I decided to pick these up because our dogs have been known to clear a room once or twice, and I found that their gas issues are especially prevalent after treat-training sessions. To find a treat that would also counteract their nether odors seemed like a stroke of genius.

Our American Bulldogs typically transform into pushy piglets in the presence of treats, but when I opened the bag of Fart Busters, they reached a new level of treat-induced insanity that I have not witnessed before! I wondered if they could sense that these wholesome treats were made from pure, whole, vegetarian-fed, free-range chickens that are locally sourced from small farmers in northern California; or, if they knew that these farmers refrain from using any antibiotics when raising their chickens. It crossed my mind that they may have appreciated that the digestive enzymes are human-grade and would aid in lessening those smelly moments in life. Either way, they eagerly waited for me to pour the little enzyme packet into the treats and shake 'em up until they were nicely coated. The dogs, now drooling profusely, were more than willing to do a whole list of tricks for just one little bite-size nibble of the Fart Busters. After a successful training session, I decided to withold my final judgment until 24 hours later to see if these were simply yummy treats, or actual Fart Busters...I slept an entire night post-treats without being woken up by a aromatic slap to the face - success!

From the human perspective, I found the size of these treats to be perfect for training. Whether or not the dogs knew about all of the wholesome goodness that these treats had to offer, just the smell created an overwhelming enthusiasm that proved to be a huge asset in accomplishing their training for the day. I have noticed a marked improvement in their nightly "aromatherapy" sessions, which is terrific for my sweet, but frequently stinky, pups. In addition to a rave review from my canine team, wholesome ingredients, and terrific end results (pardon the pun), I was especially pleased to read that Bark Stix also strives to make a difference by donating 5% of profits to Greyhound rescue and adoption groups.

You can buy them online or at other retailers like Hero's Pets (blog coming soon) in Littleton, Colorado where I purchased mine while on vacation.

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DUDLEY DO RIGHT'S TRAINING TREATS
BARK STIX™ uses the same recipe for all but one of its treats, which are made in various shapes and sizes. As usual, we like the little ones best. BARK STIX™ also makes a wheat-free, beef-free variety. Five percent of all profits go to Greyhound Welfare Foundation.

LIVER TREATS
BARK STIX™ are truly a new kind of dog biscuit. Evoking a Northern California artisan bakery tradition, chef Mim has turned her skill into the baking of "signature" gourmet liver treats. First created for rescued Greyhounds, the original treat resembled a livered, crunchy bread stick - new shapes have now been added to the repertoire. "Sophie's Pix" is our choice - a 12 oz. package featuring bagel-, stick- and nugget-shaped treats. The packaging is simple but elegant, in tune with the dogs who serve as inspiration. Some of the profits are donated to The Greyhound Welfare Foundation, a rescue and adoption agency for ex-racing Greyhounds.

"In 1998 my husband and I were looking for a small dog to join our 'family'. One Saturday afternoon in May we visited a Pet Fair at PetCo in our neighborhood. We looked at a couple of small kennels and I noticed a little black face in the back of one kennel, and asked to see “that one”. A sign on the front had blown back, and then came forward – reading “I am deaf, not dumb” whereupon I told my husband that I really needed to see that dog. The person in charge brought out a Bichon Frise / Toy Poodle mix little lady named Casey, the friendliest little bundle of fur that I have ever encountered. Of course, we adopted Casey immediately.

She is very finicky, and at first, would only eat little pieces of Pupperoni. After awhile these little treats did not agree with her stomach so we had been looking for replacements. At Christmas time this year Casey’s friends, Sharon and her dog Annie, gave us a little package of BARK STIX™ Tiny Treats. After trying just one of these, Casey now begs for them. We keep them on the kitchen counter where the vitamins are kept, so whenever we go for vitamins Casey needs to have a Tiny Treat. And, of course we use them in her on-going training."