Bad thing! Those things are stinky! Maggie likes to chew on my lap too, but I don't want to smell like bully stick. I pushed her off after just a little while. I did finally buy the odor-free ones from bestbullystick.com and they are much better, but I can still smell them somewhat. I do let her chew them anywhere though, but NOT the stinky ones. It is sweet when they want to lay on you and chew isn't it