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Barkbox Reviews
Since I’ve been so into subscription boxes myself, I decided to subscribe to Barkbox for my new puppy. Â As I get boxes in, I’ll be reviewing the service (with Moxie’s help!)
My overall impression is that Barkbox is great because Moxie loves it, but I probably wouldn’t subscribe to it every month–I’d order it every few months.
Barkbox is $20-$29, depending on whether you commit for a year or a month at a time. Â You can also pay an extra $9 to get a premium chew toy added. Â (For some reason, even though I only did one month at first, it was $20).
When you sign up, you can select how big your dog is.
What you can’t do is select a “Puppy Barkbox” or a “Full-size Barkbox.” Â I could see this affecting the Barkbox treats. Â Since Moxie is under 6-months, I’ve held off on giving her any of the Barkbox treats since I’m not sure if they are appropriate for her.
I chose small & cute, since Moxie is barely 6 pounds soaking wet.
So, what is in a Barkbox?
The second I opened the box, Moxie ran over to see what’s inside. Â I’m pretty sure that’s because she could smell the treats once I opened it.
The second I opened it, she went for one of the chew toys. Â It came with Good Dog dog treats too.
It appeared to be a hippie-themed box. Â While Moxie initially loved the guitar, she got very attached to the hippie.
You see what I mean.
There were a few other snacks–a duck one with pomegranate.
And a pig ear chew.
The premium toy that I paid $9 extra for ended up being a squeaky school bus. Â It is a little big for tiny Moxie to carry around, but she loves pouncing on it to make it squeak.
Now here’s the thing with the box.  It obviously had a theme, but there was nothing in the box talking about the theme.  While I know the box is for the dog, it would be nice to have a card describing why they paired all those items together (and maybe describing what makes it a good item for your puppers).  I also had no idea which toy was the premium toy was until I researched it online.
What I liked about the Barkbox for dogs:
- My dog loved the items. Â Absolutely loved them.
- Based on what I’ve paid for treats and toys, it was a good value.
- I would never have picked out these types of items myself, but they ended up working out really well.
What I didn’t like about the Barkbox for dogs:
- There was no description included. Â I know Moxie loved the hippie, but what about the hippie makes it so great? Â Also, I’d like to know which item is the premium one I paid extra for.
- The Barkbox renewal happens on the 3rd of the month. Since I got her Barkbox towards the end of the month, my renewal would have been processed before I tested out the box.  I skipped a month to avoid this, but most people would probably not notice that.  (I had this happen with a box before, which is the only reason I checked).
So, would I keep subscribing to Barkbox?
No, not every month.
Moxie still has all the toys I got her when I brought her home. Â While she likes to carry them around, she doesn’t get destructive with them, so they last. Â Getting new toys every month would just be overkill! Â I’m envisioning piles and piles of toys. Â I don’t really see any other Barkbox reviews pointing this out, so I don’t think it is overkill if your dog tends to tear up the toys eventually.
I’m still going to try out a few more boxes in a row, just to make sure the consistency stays up.
Barkbox also has an a la carte shop where you can buy products you’ve already tried (or haven’t but just want), or handpick a box you want (with a $6 up-charge for choosing the one you want).
If you do try out Barkbox, be sure to check out RetailMeNot.com for the latest deals.
Thanks for the heads up Jeanne, I signed and and used your name as a referral so you should get a free month.
THe Retailmenot coupon didn’t work, so I messaged them with your name instead.
I tried the kit-nip box for the cats. After 5 mo, too many toys & started to repeat. Did have a couple of real
favorites tho
It would be a total waste for my 3 1/2 pound adult toy poodle. She will not eat dog treats and never plays with toys. Her favorite treats are green beans out of the freezer or part of a mickey d’s hamburger and a few french fries. She is perfectly healthy for a 17 year old dog. Vet tells me to keep doing what I’m doing with her because she is healthier than a lot of small dogs half her age.
I think the key to her longevity is she loves nice long walks. We walk together 3 miles a day…if I try to skimp on her walk she will not walk back up the driveway. She tries to keep going unless I pick her up and carry her in. She is a rescue that was abused. She was never potty trained until she was 9 years old.
Though there are a lot of dog subscription boxes like Paw pack, loot pets, Surprise my pet etc, Barkbox provides great service. I love the following things about Barkbox.
• It has free shipping.
• All the products sent are of good quality and worth the money paid.
• 10% of the proceeds are donated to rescue organizations; which satisfies your heart.
I have written a super long post comparing different dog subscription boxes. Do take a look at it.
Visit: http://woofwoofreviews.com/subscription-boxes-dogs-barkbox-vs-pawpack-vs-loot-pets/
I get Bark Box for my German Shepherd who believes every toy has to be dissected and pieces thrown all over. What I like about bark box is they send her these spikey balls covered in fabric. She loves them. Love the customer service too.