About Preston Smith

Founder bio and credentials for blog posts on bullystickscentral.com

Preston Smith, co-founder of Bully Sticks Central, holding his Golden Doodle Razzy

Preston Smith is the co-founder of Bully Sticks Central, a direct-to-consumer brand selling all-natural, single-ingredient dog chews — bully sticks, beef tendons, cow ears, beef cheek rolls, beef trachea, tripe twists, and more. He started BSC because he couldn't find single-ingredient, fully digestible chews he trusted to give his own dogs — no rawhide, no chemicals, no mystery ingredients.

Preston brings a background in marketing and entrepreneurship to BSC. Outside of Bully Sticks Central, he holds ownership in real estate and marketing businesses. His goal with the BSC blog: cut through the marketing noise so pet parents can make informed choices about what they put in front of their dogs.

Preston is the proud owner of Razzy, a Golden Doodle (pictured above). He and his wife are the parents of five kids — four boys and one sweet girl.

What Preston handles at BSC

Editorial and content — writes the BSC blog at Tips for Dog Owners, covering dog nutrition, safe chews, and practical advice for pet parents.
Brand and marketing — the customer-facing voice of BSC, drawing on his marketing-business experience.
Customer experience — making sure pet parents can trust what's in every BSC chew, with transparent sourcing and clear safety guidance on every post.

What Preston writes about

Single-ingredient and natural dog chews — what's actually in them, what to avoid, how to choose.
Dog treat safety — toxic ingredients, choking risks, allergen awareness.
Homemade dog treat recipes — short ingredient lists, vet-aware safety notes.
Comparing chew types — trachea vs. bully sticks vs. cow ears vs. beef cheek, and why rawhide doesn't belong in the conversation.
The case against rawhide — why BSC has never sold it.

Why Bully Sticks Central exists

BSC was founded by two dog-loving family guys — Preston and Keith Branson — who wanted to bring the best chewing experience to dogs and their owners, and the confidence to know what's actually in every chew. Every product is:

100% natural — no chemicals or artificial ingredients
Single-ingredient / 100% real meat — only one ingredient on every label
Fully digestible — 100% digestible, no rawhide
Ethically sourced — from grass-fed American and Argentinean farms
100% high-quality guaranteed — "If we didn't meet that commitment, we want to know."

Editorial standards

Every blog post on bullystickscentral.com:

Cites primary sources (ASPCA Animal Poison Control, AVMA, AKC, VCA Inc.) for safety claims.
Discloses when an article recommends BSC products and why.
Is updated annually or when guidance changes — last-updated dates are visible on each post.
Never recommends rawhide, chemically processed chews, or treats containing xylitol, propylene glycol, or artificial colors.