BarkBox Subscription Box Review & Coupon – April 2015

I’m subscribed to their large breed dog box and every month they send us a plush squeaky toy that lasts for approximately 25 minutes before it gets chewed up and strewn throughout the house. Plush squeaky toys are ok for small dogs that aren’t rambunctious, but they can’t stand up to my lab and my lab/rottie for long and I just end up having to clean them up.

Sounds like they are having trouble matching up toys to the size dog you have, since the small dog people sound unhappy with toy selection as well. I probably will not renew my subscription, unfortunately. There was a reviewer on here with a rottie and a sub box she was happy with, once this sub runs out, I’m going to sub to that box.

I can’t seem to figure out the monthly themes since it seems like everyone gets a different variation each month. I had to switch from medium to small dog after 2 months of ginormous toys, best suited for 75lb+ dogs (our dog fits right in their definition of medium at 40 lbs; the company’s definition of medium size toys seems to be the problem–though he still adores the giggling moose that’s longer than him, lol). The toys we got this month were ones featured a few months ago-a small parrot nylon-rag bird and a nylon pineapple. Buddy only enjoys puzzle toys and plush/stuffed toys so I didn’t think he’d care for either but much like a little kid he was all about having something new and played with both all week. He would’ve loved the boxing gloves though. We have one more month (3 month sub promo that includes a free 4th month). Maybe we’ll get the boxing gloves in May. I wonder if they’re size-specific and I need to change his breed size back to medium?

I can’t complain about bark box customer service since they’ve been wonderful to work with and very responsive both times I’ve made contact (always via email). We had received the Grandma Bowsers treats a month ago and the bag we got was unfortunately moldy. He had also received a rubber toy he wasn’t going to use. I got a response within hours and they gave me a credit to replace both with free shipping (loving the Scout’s Honor program!).

Last weekend we were surprised to get a package from Grandma Bowsers directly, with not one but two bags of replacement treats in different flavors! Turns out our pup LOVES the cookies. I was so impressed with the company going the extra mile that I’m going to order more from them directly when these are gone.

This is my dog’s third BarkBox and probably his favorite one so far! He loved every item. This is what he received (large dog/Big and Bold box):
Theme: “Fitness – Time to get pumped up, BarkBox pups!”

1. Yeti Corporation Large Yak Chew (made from yak and cow’s milk), $11. It’s harder than you’d think and my dog loved it. Of note, on the back of the bag, it says when your dog gets to the end of the chew, take it from your dog to avoid any choke hazard (many chews say this). However, it says to put it in the microwave and it will turn into a soft treat!

2. Hueter Toledo Gripper, $9. It’s a ball with a nub at one end so dogs can easily pick it up. This is my dog’s new favorite toy! Also, to me he looks ridiculous when he carries it around – it’s so dang cute…

3. Sojo’s Simply Lamb, $10. Most dogs would say yes to freeze-dried lamb.

4. Kyjen Tuff Guys Mat, $10. A plush toy that looks like a flattened body-builder with built in squeakers. This was the first thing he grabbed out of the box. My dog immediately took it to his “hiding place”, tore out the squeakers and any bit of stuffing (thank goodness there wasn’t much). We now use it for training only as he is in love with it, but he can’t be left alone with any plush toy.

One last comment – if you or your dog isn’t satisfied with something (especially if she got sick – poor pup, I hope she is ok…), I would definitely contact BarkBox. I though that one of the items in my dog’s first box wasn’t size appropriate – they really went out of their way to make up for it.

I would love a video un boxing of your dog seeing his reaction.

My box was exactly the same as yours. I have a little maltese. He ate a hole in the boxing gloves immediately so I had to throw them out. I haven’t opened the treat bags yet because I’m still working on the treat bag from last month. Does anyone go through two bags of treats a month?

I received my barkbox and boy was this month a hit!!! We had different items for a large dog and each of them was quality. After the movie box let down this month definitely made up for it

I received my bark box Friday and I hope it gets better. I have an English bulldog and the box I received had two toys and two treats. One of the treats made her sick and she wasn’t too interested in the toys. I love the idea of this box and that it helps shelter animals, but it’s a good thing I have other pups as back ups if mine doesn’t like something or I’d have to give this up.

We’ve received our 2nd month of BarkBox. We also have a small dog. Our boxes both months have been completely different. We got great boxes, I’m just surprised at the variation. This month our theme was movie night. Pizza & popcorn items. Can’t remember last months theme, but we got Heddgie the chef & a salmon cigar. Both items are loved! Again, not complaining at all, just perplexed.