Pile of ValueBull bully sticks with the headline Odor-Free Bully Sticks: The Easy Indoor Upsell

Why should a pet business stock odor-free bully sticks? Because customers who complain about bully stick smell usually keep their dogs indoors, and a low-odor version answers that objection on the spot. Our ValueBull Odor Free line comes in bulk packs from $1.50 a stick, so you can stock it beside regular bully sticks without a big buy-in. Shop odor-free bully sticks in bulk.

If you sell chews to apartment dwellers, office-dog owners, grooming clients or anyone who lets the dog chew on the couch, you have heard the same comment: "My dog loves bully sticks, but the smell." That comment is a sale waiting to happen. This guide covers what odor-free bully sticks are (and aren't), which sizes and pack counts to start with, and how the per-stick math works when you buy direct from our Livingston, TN warehouse.

What makes a bully stick "odor free"?

ValueBull Odor Free Bully Sticks go through a special preparation process that reduces the strong natural smell bully sticks are known for. They are still a single-ingredient chew: beef pizzle, with no artificial additives or chemicals, sourced from Colombia.

Be straight with your customers about one thing: no natural bully stick is completely odorless. "Odor free" means low odor. Dogs still get the beefy flavor; owners get far less of the smell. Setting that expectation at the counter prevents disappointment and builds trust in your recommendations.

Who buys odor-free bully sticks?

The low-odor version is the natural upgrade for any customer whose dog chews indoors. Good places to offer it:

  • Independent pet stores: shelve it right next to regular bully sticks so the "smell" objection has an answer within arm's reach.
  • Groomers and daycares: a chew that won't leave the car or crate smelling makes an easy pickup add-on.
  • Trainers: clients practicing settle and place work at home appreciate a chew that keeps the living room fresh.
  • Online sellers: "low odor" is a search phrase shoppers already use, so it earns its own listing.

Which sizes and pack counts should you stock first?

Start with the 6-inch sizes. Across our odor-free line, the 6" sticks are where most of the ordering happens: the Thin 6" 25-count is the most-ordered odor-free pack over the last 90 days, and the Medium 6" 200-count is the most-ordered odor-free bulk pack. Here is how the in-stock bulk options line up, using live prices on our site today:

Odor-free pack Best for (dog size) Price Per stick
Thin 6", 100 count Toy and small dogs (5–25 lbs) $168.99 $1.69
Thin 6", 200 count Toy and small dogs (5–25 lbs) $299.99 $1.50
Medium 6", 100 count Small and medium dogs (15–40 lbs) $268.99 $2.69
Medium 6", 200 count Small and medium dogs (15–40 lbs) $374.99 $1.87
Medium 12", 100 count Small and medium dogs (15–40 lbs) $399.99 $4.00
Thick 12", 100 count Medium and large dogs (25–60 lbs) $549.99 $5.50

Prices as listed on valuepetsupplies.com on November 9, 2026. Prices and stock change, so check the product page before you order.

A simple first order for a shop: one Medium 6" 200-count as your workhorse, plus a Thin 6" pack for small-dog customers. Add a 12" size once you see which dogs your customers have.

How much does buying bigger packs save per stick?

Pack size makes a real difference. The Medium 6" works out to $3.32 a stick in the 25-count and $1.87 a stick in the 200-count, about 44% less per stick. The Thin 6" goes from $2.00 a stick (25-count) to $1.50 (200-count), 25% less.

To see what that means on your shelf, here is an example only, not a suggested retail price: if you sold single Medium 6" odor-free sticks at $4.99 each from a 200-count pack, each one would leave about $3.12 over its product cost, roughly a 62% margin before your own overhead. At an example price of $3.49 for a Thin 6" from the 200-count, that is about $1.99 per stick, roughly 57%. Set your own prices for your market.

How do you sell the odor-free upgrade at the counter?

  • Shelve it next to regular bully sticks with a small sign: "Low-odor option for indoor chewers."
  • Lead with the honest promise: much less smell, same single ingredient. Avoid saying "no smell at all."
  • Ask one question: "Does your dog chew inside?" A yes points straight to the odor-free shelf.
  • Match the size to the dog using the weight ranges in the table above.

Frequently asked questions

Are odor-free bully sticks completely odorless?

No. No natural bully stick is completely odorless. ValueBull Odor Free Bully Sticks go through a special preparation process that reduces the strong natural smell, so they are low odor while keeping the beefy flavor dogs like.

What are odor-free bully sticks made of?

One ingredient: beef pizzle. Our ValueBull Odor Free Bully Sticks have no artificial additives or chemicals and are sourced from Colombia.

Which odor-free bully stick pack is best for a pet business to start with?

Most businesses start with 6-inch sticks. The Medium 6" 200-count is our most-ordered odor-free bulk pack and lists at $374.99, about $1.87 per stick. Add a Thin 6" pack for small dogs.

Ready to stock up? Pick your path

Our take

The smell is the number one reason people hesitate on bully sticks, and it's a fair complaint. We'd rather you tell a customer "low odor, not no odor" and have them come back happy than oversell it. Put the odor-free option next to the regular sticks and let the indoor-dog crowd find it. It's one of the easiest add-ons in the chew aisle.

— The ValuePetSupplies family, Livingston, TN

Orders ship the same business day from our Livingston, TN warehouse, arrive in 2–7 business days, and ship free to contiguous US48 street addresses. Questions about sizes or bulk orders? Call us at 800-825-8373 or email support@valuepetsupplies.com. Ready now? Order odor-free bully sticks in bulk.

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