BarkBox is a reader-favorite monthly subscription box for dogs.
BarkBox customizes your box to your dog’s size. For reference, this review is for the small size (my smaller dog weighs 12 lbs and my pug is closer to 28). We recently adopted a 50 lb standard poodle, so we might try a new size in the future!
FYI: Two of my dogs are quite old! Piper (the minpin) has to eat soft food and has trouble with hard treats. Charlie is a pug, and a glutton who will eat LITERALLY anything. They both still really enjoy toys, though it has been years since either of them managed to destroy anything.
If you have a younger pup or just one who needs toys of the rough and tumble variety, I highly recommend trying the Super Chewer subscription (read our reviews to learn more!).
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About BarkBox
The Subscription Box: BarkBox
The Cost: $29 a month + free shipping. Save with longer subscriptions.
The Products: Toys, treats, and grooming products perfect for your dog based on their size.
Ships to: The contiguous US for free, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada for $8
September 2019 BarkBox "Must Squeak TV" Review
Each box arrives with an information card with details about the items included. This month is TV themed, and specifically centered on The Bachelor! There were a few different shows we could have received, including plays on Law & Order, Grey's Anatomy, My So-Called Life, and more!
The September box included 2 toys, 2 bags of treats, and a chew - this is close to what you can expect with your monthly subscription, though it does vary for everyone once in a while.
A lot of these items are marked as 'Sold Out' on the BarkBox app - but they have a little 'As Seen In BarkBox' section of the BarkShop where you can grab items featured in monthly themes.
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Click Click Chicky Tenders Dog Treats
These larger, rectangle treats were an instant hit with the boys, though Piper accepted some cheese instead since they were too hard for her fragile teeth. These might be a bit too big for Charlie to indulge in regularly (he is watching his figure) but Tucker is a big boy, and they are perfect for him.
Tucker is the only one who doesn't turn into a total maniac when I open a treat bag. A true gentleman!
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That's A Beef! Steak Sticks Dog Treats
Full disclosure here: we normally have a drawer full of Pupperoni. I know, I know, they are kind of junk for dogs, but mine LOVE them and they are soft enough for Piper to enjoy. These are like the fancy, healthier version, and they also lack that offensive Pupperoni smell that I personally hate.
Charlie is always really enthused about all treats, but especially the tube-shaped ones.
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The Bache-lemur Toy
I had to laugh at this play on words. Only in a BarkBox would I ever received a dog toy that is a lemur in a tuxedo! Piper was immediately taken by this handsome fellow, though I suspect it was more due to his furry ears and tail than his wit, money, or charm. He was also fluff-free and had a squeaker inside!
Piper's new boyfriend was quickly taken to her favorite perch.
"I'll love you forever... or at least until next month's BarkBox..."
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Ring Under the Rosie Toy
How could it even be a Bachelor-themed box without a red rose?! This beauty has a rope inside the stem and crinkle petals. Charlie is our resident crinkle-enthusiast, so I knew this would be his dream toy.
Will you accept this rose?
YES!
Happily ever after.
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Chicken Thinkers Stick Chew, Retail Value $3.00
I generally reserve the chews in this box for Tucker because the little ones are older and don't have the strongest teeth anymore. He always appreciates a late-night snack after an evening of bingeing our fave shows.
Verdict: BarkBox always seems to one-up itself every month. I am so amused by this Bachelor theme box and all of the creative and punny toys that my dogs just love. The red rose was my favorite, and Charlie's too! We all appreciate the bags of dog treats, though I wish there has been a softer option for Piper. Regardless, my dogs absolutely love this sub and get really excited when they see the box. It makes me so happy to gift them their new toys and have a massive play session when they arrive.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, you will get the October box. Customer care let us know that your first box will now always be either their Welcome Box or the current month’s box, followed by the normal schedule the following month.
Value Breakdown: At $35/month + free shipping for this box, each of the 5 items has an average cost of $7.00.
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