The dried meat ingredient that makes bully sticks enticing to dogs also gives them a very strong, pungent odor many owners find unpleasant. To reduce the smell, opt for odor-free bully stick options where charcoal filtering or spice infusions help neutralize odors. You can also have your dog chew bully sticks outdoors or in well-ventilated areas of your home. Storing unused sticks in sealed bags or containers locks in some excess smell as well. Limiting the amount of time your dog chews the sticks will also cut down on how much bully stick odor permeates your home over time.